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02 Aug 2018 at 15:00

Tender

02 May 2018 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is conducting a tender for "CA4817 - Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies & Schools," aimed at providing software solutions to member schools and academies. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for software package and information systems, is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having closed on 5th June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 9th August 2018, lasting for an initial period of two years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £50 million, offering substantial opportunities for suppliers in the education sector, primarily in England and the broader United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software and services, particularly those offering products from major providers such as Microsoft and Adobe. Companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, given the procurement’s suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this competition could enhance business growth by allowing firms to establish or expand partnerships within the education sector, thereby contributing to the digital transformation of schools and academies as CPC members.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA4817 - Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies & Schools

Notice Description

This is a re-tender of the current Software Licenses - Academies & Schools framework which was originally tendered for at the beginning of 2014 and launched to CPC members in July 2014. The new framework will be available to all Schools & Academies who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php. The new framework will be split into 4 lots and will run for an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend by two possible one year extensions. CPC Membership is open to the entire Education Sector, details of which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools Includes Lots: Lot 4: One Stop Shop Lot 3: Other off the Shelf Software Lot 1: Microsoft Lot 2: Adobe To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA4817. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA4817 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62108054-631c-4838-a17d-874eae448ff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2018 - 8 Aug 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 6AP
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Academia Ltd

Bechtle direct Ltd.

Phoenix Software

Softcat Plc

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Stone Computers Ltd

SBL (Soft Box) Ltd

XMA Limited

Pugh Computers Ltd

Pure Technology Group

Virtue Technologies Limited

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