Planning

CA15732 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Education Professional Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement process for education professional services, titled "CA15732 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Education Professional Services." This engagement is primarily geared towards services in hardware and software integration consultancy, special education, translation, IT, and more, under various CPV classifications. The procurement engagement is due to conclude on 25th July 2025. Located in Salford, England, the consortium invites interest from relevant service providers both in the UK and internationally, including Europe and the Channel Islands.

This tender process represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, IT consultancy, or integrated system solutions. Companies that can offer niche expertise in any of the specified service categories, such as vocational education or career guidance, will find this engagement particularly beneficial. By participating in this process, businesses can gain insights into the market demands and tailor their proposals to meet the specific needs outlined by the Crescent Purchasing Consortium, thus positioning themselves advantageously for future contract awards. Collaboration with institutions like the Crescent Purchasing Consortium could significantly enhance business profiles and expand their footprint in the public sector educational services arena.

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Notice Title

CA15732 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Education Professional Services

Notice Description

This document outlines the proposals we have in place for the route to market, the specifications for each area, including relevant qualifications, and the proposed length of the agreement. Further down the document, there is a questionnaire that requests information relevant to the different areas, to allow you to provide feedback that can help determine whether this process works in its proposed format, if anything needs changing, or if anything has been missed. We welcome any information you can provide to help create a framework that covers the areas detailed in the most appropriate manner, providing the best service possible to CPC members. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15732. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15732 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defb7d91-0549-4d46-8b72-861c534e198f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

79634000 - Career guidance services

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
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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