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AwardUpdate

25 May 2021 at 10:13

TenderAmendment

17 Dec 2020 at 14:24

Tender

20 Nov 2020 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement for ICT Networking and Storage Solutions, covering a total value of £40 million. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence from 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2023. This framework includes three lots: On Premise Solutions, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, and Consultancy Services, aimed at serving the educational sector across the UK, including local authorities and potential future CPC members.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the ICT sector, including suppliers of networking equipment, cloud services, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this especially accessible, as the framework is designed to ensure competition from various suppliers. Given the diverse community of CPC members and the framework's applicability to the wider public sector, firms well-versed in technology solutions and education services are encouraged to participate.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA7876 - ICT Networking and Storage Solutions

Notice Description

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for ICT Networking and Storage Solutions to cover Supplies and Services.\ The Framework will be split into 3 lots:\ Lot 1 On Premise Solutions\ Lot 2 Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions\ Lot 3 Consultancy Services\ CPC members are distributed across the UK, details for which can be found below by regional split:\ www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php A list of members within a region, can then be viewed by clicking on each region name. The Framework is also open to future members of the CPC and they will be from the education sector, with details available here: www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/\ Local Authorities including EANI (Education Authority Northern Ireland) may also wish to use the resulting Framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. www.local.gov.uk & www.eani.org.uk\ The framework will also be open to the wider public sector. See VI.3\ \ \ \ Includes Lots: \ Lot 1: Lot 1 - On Premise Solutions\ Lot 2: Lot 2 - Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions\ Lot 3: Lot 3 - Consultancy Services\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7876.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7876 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15dd3eae-def9-49fc-a136-516b05ac00fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9328399-47b9-4359-8d49-563bc445e458
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

Stone Computers Ltd

Advania UK (CCS) Limited

Virtue Technologies Limited

Dell Corporation Limited

CDW Limited

European Electronique Ltd

CAE Technology Services Limited

ITGL Limited

BCN Group Ltd

Phoenix Software

Ergo Computing UK Ltd

Novatech Ltd

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

DTP Group

Sweethaven Limited

Computeam Ltd

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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