Why you should use a CCS approved print management supplier

Public sector organisations can greatly benefit through using the Crown Commercial Services approved Managed Print and Digital Solutions framework.

You may have heard of this scheme before, but what’s so great and what’s on offer?

What is the Crown Commercial Services Managed Print and Digital Solutions framework?

The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) managed print framework is open to all public sector organisations and charities. Through the framework, you can access a wide range of services, including fully managed digital and end-to-end print solutions and tailored managed print solutions, which are deisgned to fit customers’ individual requirements.

What does the CCS framework include?

The framework is fully comprehensive in all aspects of print management and associated services:

• Paper and print products – folders, labels, wallets, envelopes
• Pre-production services – proofs, artwork, design services, photograph re-touching, proofreading, translation, typesetting
• Finishing services – a full range of finishing services are included
• Media duplication services – scanning, microfiche
• Printing services – operational print, security print, transactional print, direct mail print, large format and wide print
• Asset management services – Stock management: storage, distribution and fulfilment, database management

Why choose the CCS approved print management suppliers framework?

Cost reduction

Suppliers who form part of the framework will give you the benefit of their technicla expertise and will guide you towards making important savings and maximising budgets. Strategic supplier partnerships will also give you full support with moving your organisation towards alternative digital solutions – which, in turn, could save you money.

Transparent price model

Thanks to the transparent pricing model used, you can make cost savings through rationalisation, standardisation, and aggregation of demand. Rate cards are provided showing maximum rates.

Complete digital and print solution

The framework provides a complete print and digital print management solution. All raw materials are sourced, including envelopes and paper, and there is a wide range of other associated services provided as an integral part of core print requirement.

Managed print solution

Regardless of which service you choose, your supplier will organise and manage the delivery of your print requirements, including supply chain sourcing and management.

The CCS managed print and digital framework offers a reliable and seamless service to print buyers in  public sector, not-for-profit and charity organisations, helping you manage effectvivley manage your print budget, quality requirements and environmental targets.

Talk to Granby’s experts today about how our print management service could help your business.