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CA18377 - CPC /JE/01/2023: ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

Bridgend College

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16 Sep 2026 at 20:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend College procured an ICT hardware and peripherals equipment framework agreement, covering the supply of computer equipment, peripherals and related services. The arrangement is intended to support Crescent Purchasing Consortium members and the wider public sector, including education-sector organisations and future CPC members. It is open to manufacturers and resellers, with the stated aim of enabling collaborative and innovative partnerships. Delivery covers Bridgend and a broad geographic area including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The procurement is for goods, classified under CPV 30237300 (computer supplies), and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. It used an open procedure, with the tender deadline on 13 September 2026. Softcat PLC received the award on 16 September 2026 for £355,978.80 including the stated currency of GBP. The awarded contract period runs from 14 September 2026 to 30 October 2026. The wider procurement was estimated at £300,000. It was structured as a multi-supplier framework agreement, although this recorded award names Softcat PLC as the selected supplier. The published outcome therefore shows a completed framework procurement rather than an opportunity for further bids on this contract.

This procurement provides a useful benchmark for manufacturers, distributors and resellers of computer equipment, peripherals and associated support services that serve education and public-sector customers. A credible competitor would need reliable access to a broad ICT product range, the ability to supply across varied public-sector locations, and the operational capacity to fulfil equipment orders and related services. The requirement also favours businesses able to work collaboratively with consortium members and develop practical or innovative purchasing and delivery arrangements. SMEs are expressly considered suitable, so smaller specialist suppliers may be relevant where they can demonstrate dependable fulfilment, public-sector responsiveness and sufficient product breadth for a framework-style arrangement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18377 - 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 CA18377. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18377 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-beb197b9-3be8-4b92-9bb3-c111cc6a13db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49be2751-68b7-472e-a19e-999e9f132b73
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

30237300 - Computer supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,978 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 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
Bridgend College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3DF
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Oldcastle
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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