--- title: "CA18322 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2026-08-05" --- # CA18322 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-399e8bf6-e108-454e-9344-66566d008de7.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the planning stage for a Framework Agreement titled "CA18322 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework". This procurement initiative focuses on the goods category, specifically stationery. The opportunity is valued at £25,000,000 and is set to serve various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others. The framework aims to collaborate with both manufacturers and resellers, offering diverse products such as stationery, cleaning consumables, and sports supplies. Key details include an ongoing market engagement process, with the engagement period concluding on the 5th of November, 2026. The procurement is accessible through the MultiQuote platform for both registered and non-registered participants. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in office and education supplies. Companies that specialise in the manufacture or resale of stationery, arts and crafts, and cleaning consumables are well-positioned to benefit from this framework. By engaging in this process, businesses can establish partnerships with the Crescent Purchasing Consortium and access a broad network of CPC member institutions across the UK, enhancing their market presence and expanding their business operations. This initiative is particularly beneficial for those aiming to increase their reach to educational institutions and public sector bodies, capitalising on the extensive procurement scope and the collaborative potential outlined in this framework. ## Notice 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 Includes Lots: Lot 1: Office & Education Supplies Lot 2: Paper To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18322. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18322 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/c7245401-11b7-40d7-8aec-ae2015630fcb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30192700 - Stationery ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 15:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7245401-11b7-40d7-8aec-ae2015630fcb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7245401-11b7-40d7-8aec-ae2015630fcb 5th August 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl - https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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