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CA18416 - CPC /JE/01/2023: ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

Nelson and Colne College

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15 Sep 2026 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Nelson and Colne College procured a framework agreement for computer supplies, covering ICT hardware and peripheral equipment together with related services. The arrangement is intended to support the purchasing needs of CPC members and the wider public sector, including education-sector organisations and future CPC members. The buyer is Nelson and Colne College in Nelson, England. Delivery may cover the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and other international locations, with a stated delivery address in Nelson. The opportunity was open to both manufacturers and resellers, allowing suppliers to offer equipment and associated support through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and other eligible public bodies. It replaced an earlier Multiquote arrangement.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. The estimated procurement value was £110,000. Albion was awarded the contract for £132,225 on 15 September 2026. The contract runs from 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2027. It forms a multi-supplier framework agreement, although this published outcome identifies Albion as the awarded supplier. The requirement was classified as goods and computer supplies. The tender submission deadline was 11 September 2026 at 1pm. The arrangement was stated to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and was intended to provide access for CPC members and wider eligible public-sector organisations. The award is recorded as active and the tender as complete.

For a supplier assessing future requirements from Nelson and Colne College, CPC members or related public-sector education bodies, this award demonstrates demand for a broad ICT hardware and peripherals supply capability supported by related services. Credible competitors would need to operate either as manufacturers or resellers, with reliable access to computer equipment, peripherals, fulfilment and customer support. The framework model favours suppliers able to serve multiple public-sector organisations and manage repeat purchasing across varied locations, rather than only one local delivery point. The stated suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller specialist firms may be able to compete where they can demonstrate dependable supply, responsive service and the capacity to work collaboratively with CPC members. A strong proposition would also include practical innovation that delivers additional benefits to education and wider public-sector users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18416 - 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 CA18416. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18416 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-728e9e6b-8457-44fb-a960-0632dc6a0ac3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37c0edd-be50-4a8d-bd80-2f6e9b63973b
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,225 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7YT
Postcode Area
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

Albion

Further Information

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