Hartlepool Council is to operate the firm’s Managed Print Solution system, which uses state-of-the-art technology to optimise the number of print and copy devices needed, returning both cost and efficiency saving.

With increasing pressure on government offices to meet green efficiency ICT targets, Northgate designed a new Fleet which eliminated previous inefficiencies, and delivered a total reduction of approximately 20 per cent or £100,000 per annum, therefore making a significant contribution towards achieving their targets.

The Northgate’s review resulted in a reduction in the number of printers from 550 installed in more than 32 sites, to 159 supplied by one single manufacturer.

The review also included a number of managed services comprising fault resolution, maintenance, supply chain management, consumables supply and disposal and service reporting, all designed to reduce costs and improve council efficiencies.

“Northgate’s collaborative, hands-on approach has allowed us to realise significant cashable savings and bring this area of spend under corporate control without alienating departments,” said Hartlepool’s Chief Financial Officer Mike Ward.

“The managed print project has been a major success, and we’re delighted with the results it has produced so far.”

James Turnbull, managing director of Northgate’s Infrastructure Solutions division added: “We are delighted to support Hartlepool Borough Council’s diverse and developing business requirements.

“We remain dedicated to ensuring that our Managed Print Solution works to provide the Council with the flexibility and enhanced service capabilities needed to provide quality services to its ratepayers and to meet the efficiency targets set by Government.

“We look forward to advancing this relationship and would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Council on its many successes to date.”