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CA18322 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the planning stage for a Framework Agreement titled "CA18322 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework". This procurement initiative focuses on the goods category, specifically stationery. The opportunity is valued at £25,000,000 and is set to serve various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others. The framework aims to collaborate with both manufacturers and resellers, offering diverse products such as stationery, cleaning consumables, and sports supplies. Key details include an ongoing market engagement process, with the engagement period concluding on the 5th of November, 2026. The procurement is accessible through the MultiQuote platform for both registered and non-registered participants.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in office and education supplies. Companies that specialise in the manufacture or resale of stationery, arts and crafts, and cleaning consumables are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. By engaging in this process, businesses can establish partnerships with the Crescent Purchasing Consortium and access a broad network of CPC member institutions across the UK, enhancing their market presence and expanding their business operations. This initiative is particularly beneficial for those aiming to increase their reach to educational institutions and public sector bodies, capitalising on the extensive procurement scope and the collaborative potential outlined in this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18322 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework

Notice Description

CPC intends to put a Framework in place for the supply of Office & Education Supplies, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC Members. The Framework will be for the supply of a wide range of Stationery, Cleaning consumables, Arts and Craft, Sports supplies, office supplies etc, to be purchased in varying quantities during the Framework period. The framework will be open to current and future CPC member institutions across the UK (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members), including eligible organisations registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers with a valid UKPRN (https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/). and will also be made available for use by all eligible wider public sector contracting authorities via Crescent Services (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl). Please see link to Multiquote to access this opportunity CA18322 https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx Includes Lots: Lot 1: Office & Education Supplies Lot 2: Paper To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18322. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18322 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7245401-11b7-40d7-8aec-ae2015630fcb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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