ODP partners with Lenovo for California contract

The ODP Corporation (ODP) has issued a press release about a contract award for the state of California. ODP’s Business Solutions division (BSD) was awarded a place on a mandatory statewide contract for PC goods to supply Lenovo technology – including desktops, thin desktops, laptops, Chromebooks, monitors and accessories.

BSD will also work with Granite Data Solutions, a California Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, to carry out IT services on the contract.

The contract was actually awarded last July, initially running for three years, with the option of two further 12-month extensions. It is a multiple award that was given to around ten contractors and includes products from brands such as Dell, Apple, HP Inc, Microsoft, Samsung and Acer.

ODP CEO Gerry Smith, of course, has strong links with Lenovo – he spent more than ten years with the firm and preferable products, with a promise to “intensify the development of innovative solutions and our commitment to this area”. was COO of its PC and Smart Devices division when he joined ODP in 2017.

T3L confirmed no logistical or product data would be affected by the change and that the Tarifold, 3L and Jalema names would be retained for some lines.

In other news, BSD has recently teamed up with US dental supply marketplace Supply Clinic to offer its customers a range of office supplies in addition to the healthcare and dental products already available. Supply Clinic said this will increase productivity and efficiency for its customers.

Currently, 681 items are offered on the marketplace that are sold by Supply Clinic and fulfilled by BSD.