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23 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The "CA18245 - CPC /JE/01/2023: ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement" was initiated by South Pennine Academies, a buying organisation based in Huddersfield, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer supplies and sought to establish a framework agreement for ICT hardware and peripherals. The procurement process employed was an open procedure and had a substantial tender value of £280,000. The contract period spans from 31st July 2026 to 7th August 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award given to KRCS Group Ltd. The contract details and award notice were published on 23rd July 2026.

This framework agreement offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for manufacturers and resellers in the ICT hardware sector, aiming to tap into the education sector and the broader public sector. Businesses that specialise in computer supplies and can effectively harness collaborative and innovative partnerships will find this tender particularly advantageous. Given the focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this agreement is ideal for smaller businesses able to provide value and adaptability within the rapidly evolving ICT equipment market.

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Notice Title

CA18245 - CPC /JE/01/2023: ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

Notice Description

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment, and related services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and the wider pubic sector. A list of members split by region can be found here: Member Regions - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk) Wider Public Sector details can be found here: Public sector classification guide - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk), Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Details are also included on the CPC website at: Eligible Public Sector Bodies - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) This replaces Multiquote reference CA13314 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18245. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18245 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-212bad3c-1789-4d7e-a081-6af52e12e6a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff733a82-dc1e-46c1-bc5d-573c5f88aef2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

30237300 - Computer supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,979 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD5 9DX
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Dalton
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KRCS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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