Managed Print Services
Last updated on November 28, 2024The Managed Print Service (MPS) delivers office printing and imaging environment services; providing networked printing, copying, scanning and faxing functionality across government. The equipment, toner and associated support services are provided by the vendor via a “cost per printing” utility model.
Who can buy from this supply arrangement?
How do I access these services?
Who can buy from this supply arrangement?
- B.C. government ministries
- B.C. broader public sector
What can I buy?
- The MPS is a full service print offering that encompasses printing, copying, scanning and faxing functionality across government. The equipment, toner and associated support services are provided by the vendor via a “cost per printing” utility model.
- Stand-alone print devices/equipment is not available as this is a full service offering. Hardware cannot be purchased separately.
- As each entity has unique business needs and environments; specific requirements will need to be identified at the time of engagement with the service provider.
What do I need to know?
- The MPS fleet will be designed based on each entity’s requirements and may contain a mix of single function and multi-function devices.
- The MPS equipment, toner and associated support services are typically provided on a five-year term by the vendor, and used to determine the “cost per printing” for the fleet
- B.C. government ministries are required to utilize MPS under the Province’s Strategic Transformation and Mainframe Services (STMS) agreement
- B.C. broader public sector entities can obtain MPS directly from the vendor under the Province’s STMS agreement subject to a minimum print fleet environment to be determined
How do I access these services?
For more information, please contact: STMS.BPS@gov.bc.ca
How much does it cost?
To be determined based on the business needs and printer fleet designed for each entity.
List of Suppliers
Services can be obtained via the Province’s STMS agreement with ESIT Advanced Solutions.
Important Information
For more information, please contact: STMS.BPS@gov.bc.ca
Contact information
For more information, please contact: STMS.BPS@gov.bc.ca