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CA16930 - CPC/JE/01/2025: ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

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19 Feb 2026 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement was initiated by East Sussex College Group. This framework was aimed at providing diverse ICT solutions, with contracts divided into four lots: On Premise Solutions, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Multi-Purpose Solutions, and Outsourced ICT Services. It falls under the Computer equipment and supplies industry category. Although the tender stage has been completed, the award was finalised on 19th February 2026, with a contract period starting from 24th February 2026 to 3rd March 2026. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation from eligible bodies in various regions, including England, the British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This framework offered an attractive opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in ICT services, to expand their offerings to educational institutions and local authorities. Companies that provide comprehensive solutions ranging from on-premise to cloud services were well-positioned to benefit from this agreement, which explicitly supported participation by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Furthermore, the involvement of Stone Technologies Ltd as the supplier indicates a significant growth avenue for similar innovative technology providers looking to align with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16930 - 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 CA16930. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16930 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de2b70d-4957-41d4-8778-3c1d26e93257
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,722 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 3 Mar 2026 30 days
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
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 2UF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Ratton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS CONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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