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31 Aug 2022 at 15:13

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26 Aug 2022 at 09:11

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25 Aug 2022 at 15:25

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24 May 2022 at 09:51

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03 May 2022 at 12:00

Tender

25 Apr 2022 at 15:33

Planning

16 Nov 2021 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts, and School CPC members for the provision of Software Licenses & Associated Services. The procurement stage is 'complete', and the title of the tender is 'Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools'. The procurement covers several lots, including Microsoft, Adobe, Google for Education, Data Security, and Educational Software. The contracting authority is Crescent Purchasing Limited, based in Salford, United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of software products and services catering to the education sector. Companies experienced in providing software suites, subscription agreements, and licensing services can compete for the lots offered. With a focus on quality and price criteria, the tender creates avenues for suppliers to engage with Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts, and Schools. The framework agreement aims to drive down costs through collective spending power and provide specialist advice to help institutions achieve value for money in software procurement.

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Notice Title

Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

Notice Description

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and School CPC members for the provision of Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools for a number of areas as detailed below. Lot 1 - Microsoft Lot 2 - Adobe Lot 3 - Google for Education and Chrome OS Lot 4 -Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software) Lot 5 - Other Off The Shelf Software including Educational Software Lot 6 - Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Microsoft

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Microsoft software products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility and Security, Windows, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 Backup and Advanced Threat Protection and Azure Agreement types including but not limited to: * Microsoft Enterprise Education Subscription (EES) Agreement / Campus Agreements * Select Plus Agreements * Open Value Subscription Agreements (OVS) * Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) including perpetual software * and any future Microsoft Agreement types

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Adobe

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Adobe software products including but not limited to VIP Creative Cloud, Acrobat Document Cloud and Services, Adobe Captivate, Presenter Video Express, Adobe Presenter, Adobe Dimension, Framemaker, Robohelp, Adobe Technical Communication Suite. Agreement types including but not limited to: * Enterprise Term License Agreements (ETLA) including Site Licenses, Multi-Site Licenses or Unlimited Licenses * Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) Agreements (perpetual licenses) * Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) * VIP Agreements (for named user/device licenses) * and any future Adobe Agreement types

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Google and Chrome OS

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: - The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Google software products including but not limited to Google Workspace software ranges, Google Meet Hardware Licenses, Google Voice, Digital signage software with Firestick, Google Workspace, Data Security, Backup and Recovery Software, Google integration software and Chrome Operating Systems.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4 -Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Google and Chrome Software as covered in Lots 1, and 3)

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Data Security, Backup and Recovery software for business continuity including but not limited to Absolute Software, Acronis, Arc Serve, Commvault, COMODO, Datto, Eset, F5, Forcepoint, FortiGate, Panda Security, Solar Winds, Sonicwall, Sophos, Trend, Veeam and other Data Security, Backup and Recovery software.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 5 - Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Resources Software

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future software covering but not limited to music and film editing software, speech recognition software, other educational learning and resource packages including but not limited to similarity detection software, subject specific software and multi disciplines, packages for students, teachers and parents including any mobile applications, learning journals, records and ePortfolio software. AI/BI, software, development software, design and graphics software. Mobile Device / Enterprise Management Software. Virtualisation and cloud computing software and Integration software.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 6 - Multi-Purpose Lot for 1- 5 inclusive

Lot 6 covers all the requirements detailed under lots 1-5 as above Please note Lot 6 is aimed at members that have a requirement covering two or more lots. Members may use lot 6 for such requirements or split their requirements and go out under the relevant lots as per their requirement.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024321-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

48222000 - Web server software package

48310000 - Document creation software package

48315000 - Desktop-publishing software package

48316000 - Presentation software package

48317000 - Word-processing software package

48318000 - Scanner software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48987000 - Debugging software package

48991000 - Spreadsheet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,799,996 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£466,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
25 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crescent Purchasing Limited
Additional Buyers

Crescent Purchasing Consortium

Education

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
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
12
Supplier Names

Academia Ltd

Academic Software

CCS Media Limited

Getech

IDN Supplies Ltd

Insight Direct UK Ltd

Levett Consultancy Ltd

Odyssey Education Ltd

Phoenix Software Ltd

SHI CORPORATION UK LIMITED

Stone Technologies Ltd trading as Stone Group

Sync

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