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title: "CA7876 - ICT Networking and Storage Solutions"
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buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)"
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# CA7876 - ICT Networking and Storage Solutions

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15dd3eae-def9-49fc-a136-516b05ac00fd

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement for ICT Networking and Storage Solutions, covering a total value of £40 million. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence from 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2023. This framework includes three lots: On Premise Solutions, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, and Consultancy Services, aimed at serving the educational sector across the UK, including local authorities and potential future CPC members.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the ICT sector, including suppliers of networking equipment, cloud services, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this especially accessible, as the framework is designed to ensure competition from various suppliers. Given the diverse community of CPC members and the framework's applicability to the wider public sector, firms well-versed in technology solutions and education services are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for ICT Networking and Storage Solutions to cover Supplies and Services.\ The Framework will be split into 3 lots:\ Lot 1 On Premise Solutions\ Lot 2 Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions\ Lot 3 Consultancy Services\ CPC members are distributed across the UK, details for which can be found below by regional split:\ www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php A list of members within a region, can then be viewed by clicking on each region name. The Framework is also open to future members of the CPC and they will be from the education sector, with details available here: www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/\ Local Authorities including EANI (Education Authority Northern Ireland) may also wish to use the resulting Framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. www.local.gov.uk & www.eani.org.uk\ The framework will also be open to the wider public sector. See VI.3\ \ \ \ Includes Lots: \ Lot 1: Lot 1 - On Premise Solutions\ Lot 2: Lot 2 - Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions\ Lot 3: Lot 3 - Consultancy Services\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7876.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7876 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9328399-47b9-4359-8d49-563bc445e458 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £333,333 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | 3E ASSOCIATES; BCN GROUP; CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; CCS MEDIA; CDW; COMPUTEAM; DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION (BERKS; DTP GROUP; ERGO COMPUTING; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; INSIGHT DIRECT; ITGL; NOVATECH; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; SOFTCAT LTD (HEAD OFFICE; STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP; VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9328399-47b9-4359-8d49-563bc445e458
- 17 Dec 2020 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9328399-47b9-4359-8d49-563bc445e458
- 20 Nov 2020 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9328399-47b9-4359-8d49-563bc445e458

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9328399-47b9-4359-8d49-563bc445e458
  25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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