--- title: "CA17914 - CPC/JE/01/2025: ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f9d66af-746e-4dfd-9bb1-25bc90b9c7a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f9d66af-746e-4dfd-9bb1-25bc90b9c7a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f9d66af-746e-4dfd-9bb1-25bc90b9c7a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f9d66af-746e-4dfd-9bb1-25bc90b9c7a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE" published: "2026-07-01" --- # CA17914 - CPC/JE/01/2025: ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement Buyer: NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f9d66af-746e-4dfd-9bb1-25bc90b9c7a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f9d66af-746e-4dfd-9bb1-25bc90b9c7a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f9d66af-746e-4dfd-9bb1-25bc90b9c7a9.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "CA17914 - CPC/JE/01/2025: ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement" was conducted by Nelson and Colne College, based in Nelson, England, with Tom Robertshaw as the contact point. This framework agreement, valued at £108,730, encompasses computer equipment and supplies, and is classified under the CPV code 30200000. It was awarded to Virtue Technologies Limited on 1st July 2026. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contractual period is set to run from 6th August 2026 to 5th August 2031. This framework is specifically designed for members of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) but is also open for use by local authorities and the wider public sector throughout the UK, Europe, and other territories. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing ICT solutions and services, including hardware and storage solutions in both cloud and on-premise configurations. Companies that specialise in these services, especially those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find this framework particularly beneficial for long-term business relations with educational institutions and public sector organisations. By participating in such a consortium agreement, businesses can expand their reach, enhance their service portfolios, and grow sustainably by accessing a broad client base already associated with CPC. Engaging in this framework can also enable businesses to become preferred suppliers for repeated and future procurement endeavours. ## Notice The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions. The Agreement will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 2 - Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 3 - Multi Purpose Lot - For on Premise, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Lot 4 - Outsourced ICT Services. The Framework will be open to CPC members. A list of current members can be found at https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members. The Framework is also open to future members of CPC, with details available here: www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting Framework when procuring on behalf of educational institutions. The framework will also be open to the wider public sector details which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations , https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17914. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17914 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c909bec1-6515-47af-8121-02d03ebf1a67 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 5 Aug 2026 - 5 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £108,730 | | 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 | NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE | | Locality | NELSON | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB9 7YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire | | Local authority | Pendle | | Electoral ward | Bradley | | Westminster constituency | Pendle and Clitheroe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c909bec1-6515-47af-8121-02d03ebf1a67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c909bec1-6515-47af-8121-02d03ebf1a67 1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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