Planning

Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

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Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 08:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crescent Purchasing Limited is currently in the planning stage for a tender concerning Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools. This public procurement process, identified by the code 032468-2025, is focused on goods under the main procurement category. The intended framework agreement includes several lots such as Microsoft, Adobe, Google for Education and Chrome OS, Data Security, Backup and Recovery, and other off-the-shelf software. It is geographically focused on the UK, specifically targeting software needs for academies and schools. The framework is set to commence on 10th August 2026, with a planned conclusion date of 10th August 2034. Businesses interested should anticipate a future notice by 1st January 2026 with the framework replacing the current one expiring on 8th August 2025, potentially extendable to 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it is suitable for such organisations. Businesses that specialise in software suites, educational technology, data security, and software services could find this framework beneficial to pursue. Given the framework's focus on essential software solutions for educational institutions, companies that excel in product innovation and offer competitive pricing models are particularly well-suited to take advantage of this procurement opportunity. Partnering with Crescent Purchasing Limited, a public authority serving sub-central government entities, could bolster participating businesses' profiles and access to the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

Notice Description

CPC will be re-tendering the current CPC will be re-tendering the current Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools Framework which is due to expire on 08/08/2025 with the potential to extend till 08/08/2026 The Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools Framework Agreement is for the supply and services for software. The current framework is specifically aimed at academies and school requirements and covers the following: * 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) - this lot can be used if your requirement covers two or more lots

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032468-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48422000 - Software package suites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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