UXBRIDGE, U.K.  March 22, 2012 – The U.K. Cabinet Office’s Government Procurement Service in partnership with two purchasing organisations, YPO and ESPO, has selected Xerox U.K. as sole supplier for an estimated £150 million multifunctional devices contract and as a preferred supplier of managed print services in a new framework agreement.
 
The framework agreement is split into several categories covering multifunctional devices, technology services, managed print services and print audits, with Xerox being named as a sole supplier in the devices category and preferred supplier in another two categories. The agreement draws on Xerox’s dedication to improving government efficiency for central government departments, local government, the education sector and the NHS.
 
A partner to the UK government and public sector for more than 35 years, Xerox’s industry-leading technology and managed print services will help government departments lower costs, increase productivity, improve document security and establish more sustainable workplaces.
 
Government Procurement Services, YPO and ESPO’s shared goal is to provide savings for the U.K. public sector through centralised and standardised procurement, with a focus on sustainable cost reduction.
 
Alan Charnley, managing director, Xerox U.K. and Ireland, said: “Being chosen as an official supplier in all three categories is testament to Xerox’s long commitment to supporting the provision of improved services to the public sector. The agreement draws on both our technology innovation and our experience in transforming print and document management through fully-managed services. We look forward to playing our part in helping the U.K. public sector achieve its cost reduction and sustainability targets.”
 
Xerox signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cabinet Office to deliver savings to the Government as part of the Efficiency Reform Group’s deficit-reduction programme in 2010. The company provides technology, document management and business process outsourcing to a wide range of public sector organisations such as the Department of Work and Pensions, Worcester NHS Trust, Manchester City Council, Newport City Council, Sandwell Council, Scottish Police Services Authority and Kirklees Council.
As the worldwide market leader in managed print services, Xerox applies the same tools and techniques used to save millions for corporate customers to help clients in the public sector. Xerox was positioned by Gartner, Inc., in the Leaders Quadrant in the Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services Worldwide for 2011 and was recognised as a leader in IDC’s 2011 MPS MarketScape report. 
 
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About Xerox UK
Xerox UK, the UK operation of Xerox Corporation, markets a comprehensive range of Xerox products, solutions and services, as well as associated supplies and software.  Its offerings are focused on three main areas: offices from small to large, production print and graphic arts environments, and services that include consulting, systems design and management, and document outsourcing. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and IT outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organisations worldwide.
 
Xerox also has manufacturing and logistics operations in Ireland, the UK and the Netherlands, and a research and development facility (Xerox Research Centre Europe) in Grenoble, France.  For more information visit, www.xerox.com. Xerox® is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. All non-Xerox brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Prices, features, specifications, capabilities, appearance and availability of Xerox products and services are subject to change without notice.
 
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Media Contact(s):
Sonia Panchal, Xerox Europe T: +44 (0)1895 842877 sonia.panchal@xerox.com
Laura Gillen, Waggener Edstrom T: +44 (0)20 7392 2619 lgillen@waggeneredstrom.com    
 
For all RM1599 Framework Agreement Enquiries:
Xerox UK, T: +44 (0)870 871 0100