Thank you for your request for information about the following:

Request

‘1) Does your organisation operate an in-house print room or central reprographics department (CRD)?

If yes, please provide a brief overview of its function and services.

2) Please list the production print equipment currently in use in your print room, including make, model, and installation dates.

3) Who is the current provider or supplier for your production print equipment and associated service/maintenance?

4) When does your current production print contract expire (including any extension options)?

5) Was your production equipment procured via a framework (e.g. CCS RM6174, YPO, ESPO, NEUPC)? If so, please specify.

6) What are your average monthly production print volumes (mono and colour, separately if possible)?

7) What type of applications are typically printed in your production environment? (e.g. letters, booklets, envelopes, posters, transactional documents, student comms)

8) Do you currently use any workflow or job submission software in your print room (e.g. PlanetPress, EFI Fiery)?

9) Is your organisation reviewing or planning to invest in production print technology or workflow automation in the next 12–18 months?

10) Who is the person managing these contracts?’

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 24 September 2025.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA).

Our response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested, and a copy of the information is attached

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