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Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the tender stage for the "CA18183 - Communication and Connectivity Products and Services Framework" contract. This procurement, published on 16th July 2026, is classified under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category, with a total estimated value of GBP 10,000,000. It offers a wide range of goods and support services in Unified Communications, Mobile Communications, and Broadband Network Services, targeting educational and public sector organisations across the UK. The open procedure for this procurement will close on 20th August 2026, and the contract term is from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029. Key regions covered include British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for manufacturers and resellers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate and innovate in partnership with CPC members. Suitable businesses are those involved in telecommunications products and services seeking to expand their market presence within the public sector. By engaging in this framework, companies can access a broad client base across various educational and wider public sector organisations, potentially enhancing their business growth and development.

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Notice Title

CA18183 - Communication and Connectivity Products and Services Framework

Notice Description

CPC intends to put a Framework in place for the supply of Unified Communications and Telephony, Mobile Communications and Broadband Network Services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC Members. The Framework will be for the supply of a wide range of communication & connectivity products and services and the provision of support services, to be purchased in varying quantities during the Framework period. The framework will be open to current and future CPC member institutions across the UK (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members), including eligible organisations registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers with a valid UKPRN (https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/). and will also be made available for use by all eligible wider public sector contracting authorities via Crescent Services (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl). Please see link to Multiquote to access this opportunity CA18183 https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx Includes Lots: Lot 1: Unified Communications and Telephony Lot 2: Mobile Communications Lot 3: Broadband Network Services Lot 4: Integrated Communications and Connectivity Solution To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18183. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18183 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1370fef-d112-4b4a-8ca9-b1d2fb2bec60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e8a5e06-29c8-4d0f-a25e-9c88ff4cb16a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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