Planning

CA16627 - Software Licenses for Schools and Academies

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, located in Salford. It is in the planning stage for the acquisition of software licences intended for schools and academies, under the title "CA16627 - Software Licenses for Schools and Academies". This opportunity falls within the industry category of software package suites, targeting the procurement of goods. The process is currently in the engagement phase, with a significant deadline on 24th January 2026 for the conclusion of the engagement stage. The procurement effort is designed to cater for a wide delivery scope covering the United Kingdom and other regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing software and associated services to educational institutions. The preliminary market engagement aims to gather insights from potential suppliers, which will be crucial in forming a framework to address the needs of academies and schools. Businesses that produce comprehensive software solutions and can offer scalable services to educational sectors are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Interested suppliers can engage by accessing the opportunity through MultiQuote's platform, providing a critical pathway for business expansion and establishing long-term relationships within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

CA16627 - Software Licenses for Schools and Academies

Notice Description

This is an information gathering exercise named Preliminary Market Engagement. The purpose of this exercise is to gather information from suppliers who provide Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools, outlined within the document available on Multiquote, to assist in forming the framework to meet the members requirement. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16627. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16627 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ad82bdc-3c99-4525-b526-0a78b3361760
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430c3844-c8be-49e7-be50-b2325335ed1f
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2026Expired
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

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
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

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