Are you paying too much for MFDs?

Often the leasing of Multi-functional Devices (MFDs) is an area in which schools can find themselves paying too much and can find themselves in contractual difficulties.

The CBC Framework Agreement managed by KCS Professional Services offers a route for a safe and OJEU compliant purchase and can save you money, through aggregated spend of 30,000 public sector contracts.

A Kent school recently saved over £21,000 by switching to our Framework:

Quarterly Rental:
Non-Framework contract (two devices): £1,153.11
CBC Framework equivalent quotation (two devices): £217.34
Saving: £935.77

Cost Per Copy (CPC) charges:
Non-Framework contract (two devices): £275
CBC Framework equivalent quotation (two devices): £140
Saving: £135 (£1,070.77 per qtr)

5 year x 20 quarter rent:
Non-Framework contract (two devices): £23,062.20
CBC Framework equivalent quotation (two devices): £4,346.80
Saving: £18,715.40

5 year x 20 quarter CPC:
Non-Framework contract (two devices): £5,500
CBC Framework equivalent quotation (two devices): £2,800
Saving: £2,700

Total over 5 years: £21,415.40

Some other tips to protect your school:

• Make sure the contract you sign is an Operating Lease and not a Finance Lease
• Look out for extra charges such as termination fees, collection charges and even delivery costs
• Some contracts will charge you extra for A3 copying.

KCS Professional Services can offer you free unbiased advice on your current contract - call us now on 08082 819439

Contact Details

KCS Professional Services
Telephone: 08082 819439
Email: sales@kcs4ps.co.uk