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CA17007 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Runshaw College as the buying organisation, contracting Phoenix Software Ltd for the supply of software licenses. The tender, titled "CA17007 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. Geographically, the contract covers British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage currently marked as the award. The contract period commences on 1 February 2026 and concludes on 31 January 2027, with the award announced on 12 February 2026 for a contract value of £151,002.58 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software resellers, particularly those capable of offering added-value services, to participate in providing software licenses to the higher education sector across several purchasing consortia. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly advantageous due to their ability to deliver bespoke services and flexibility in negotiations. Phoenix Software Ltd, already awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this opportunity, emphasizing the potential for growth within the broader education sector reselling market.

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Notice Title

CA17007 - ITS4042SU: Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of software licenses via resellers to cover (Windows, Adobe, VMware and other miscellaneous) software sold via resellers but to also accommodate deals that may be in place directly with manufacturers. Institutions purchase much of their software from resellers and it is expected that Framework resellers will provide added value services. The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) awards and manages framework agreements for the higher education sector and is acting as lead organisation on behalf of its members and also for members of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC), North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), the Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW), Advanced Procurement for universities and Colleges Ltd (APUC) and Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). A full list of the participating Consortia members is available on the Consortiawebsite To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17007. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17007 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0627fd3-4487-41f8-a3e0-5c0872d692e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf67cdd7-8d7a-4ca8-8b28-9370f61d884c
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,002 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUNSHAW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Tracey Sheehan
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 3DQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Buckshaw & Worden
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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