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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Crescent Purchasing Limited, located in Salford, United Kingdom, pertains to the "ICT Networking and Storage Solutions" contract under the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-058636. This tender falls within the industry category of computer-related equipment and is focused on providing goods. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract update phase, indicating an active status with a contract value of £40,000,000. The procurement process includes multiple lots, with the framework split into solutions for on-premise, cloud, hybrid cloud, and consultancy services across the UK region. The current framework has been extended due to time constraints and resource requirements, and it amalgamates with a pre-existing Outsourced ICT framework. The contract was signed on 27th April 2021, with a total duration of 1560 days.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and consultancy services. Companies in the UK that can deliver robust on-premise or innovative cloud-based solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Moreover, SMEs and large enterprises alike can benefit from the opportunity to provide consultancy services to define new solutions. Notably awarded suppliers include Stone Technologies Ltd, Dell Computer Corporation, and Softcat Ltd, among others, highlighting a diverse range of both large and small-medium enterprises participating. This framework can significantly contribute to business growth by allowing access to a substantial market within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Networking and Storage Solutions

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework will be split into 3 lots: - lot 1: on premise solutions; - lot 2: cloud and hybrid cloud solutions; - lot 3: consultancy services. Lot 1 provides for IT infrastructure solutions that are entirely delivered on-premise, Lot 2 provides for IT Infrastructure solutions that are either entirely cloud based or are a hybrid cloud solution comprising both on-premise and cloud components, Lot 3 is specifically for consultancy and design services where a solution is yet to be defined.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058636
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048067-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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
17
Supplier Names

Stone Technologies Ltd

CCS Media Limited

Virtue Technologies Limited

Dell Computer Corporation (Berks)

CDW Limited

European Electronique Ltd

CAE Technology Services Limited

ITGL LIMITED

BCN Group Ltd

Phoenix Software

OfficeXpress Europe Ltd

Novatech Ltd

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

DTP Group

3E ASSOCIATES LTD

Computeam

Softcat Plc

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