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Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is initiating a procurement process for an "Office & Education Supplies Framework," currently in the planning stage. This process, operating under the Procurement Act 2023, aims to establish a framework agreement for supplying office and educational supplies across the UK. Located in Salford, the buying organisation is targeting a wide range of supplies, including stationery and cleaning consumables, valued at £30,000,000. Interested parties must note the engagement milestone scheduled for 10th September 2026, with further communications expected by 2nd October 2026. The framework is set to commence on 7th July 2027 and conclude on 6th July 2029, applicable to all CPC member institutions and other public sector entities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for manufacturers and resellers capable of forming innovative and collaborative partnerships. The framework is ideally suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to engage with a broad client base within the public sector. By participating, businesses can extend their market reach across the UK and benefit from stable, long-term contracts within the public sector supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework

Notice Description

CPC intends to put a Framework in place for the supply of Office & Education Supplies, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC Members. The Framework will be for the supply of a wide range of Stationery, Cleaning consumables, Arts and Craft, Sports supplies, office supplies etc, to be purchased in varying quantities during the Framework period. The framework will be open to current and future CPC member institutions across the UK (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members), including eligible organisations registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers with a valid UKPRN (https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/). and will also be made available for use by all eligible wider public sector contracting authorities via Crescent Services (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl). Please see link to Multiquote to access this opportunity CA18322 https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074368-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30192700 - Stationery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2027 - 6 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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