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CA17914 - CPC/JE/01/2025: ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

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01 Jul 2026 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CA17914 - CPC/JE/01/2025: ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement" was conducted by Nelson and Colne College, based in Nelson, England, with Tom Robertshaw as the contact point. This framework agreement, valued at £108,730, encompasses computer equipment and supplies, and is classified under the CPV code 30200000. It was awarded to Virtue Technologies Limited on 1st July 2026. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contractual period is set to run from 6th August 2026 to 5th August 2031. This framework is specifically designed for members of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) but is also open for use by local authorities and the wider public sector throughout the UK, Europe, and other territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing ICT solutions and services, including hardware and storage solutions in both cloud and on-premise configurations. Companies that specialise in these services, especially those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find this framework particularly beneficial for long-term business relations with educational institutions and public sector organisations. By participating in such a consortium agreement, businesses can expand their reach, enhance their service portfolios, and grow sustainably by accessing a broad client base already associated with CPC. Engaging in this framework can also enable businesses to become preferred suppliers for repeated and future procurement endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17914 - CPC/JE/01/2025: ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions. The Agreement will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 2 - Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 3 - Multi Purpose Lot - For on Premise, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Lot 4 - Outsourced ICT Services. The Framework will be open to CPC members. A list of current members can be found at https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members. The Framework is also open to future members of CPC, with details available here: www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting Framework when procuring on behalf of educational institutions. The framework will also be open to the wider public sector details which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations , https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17914. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17914 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c909bec1-6515-47af-8121-02d03ebf1a67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7YT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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