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title: "CA4456 - Framework for Corporate Software in 5 Lots"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)"
published: "2018-08-23"
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# CA4456 - Framework for Corporate Software in 5 Lots

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bdc516e-53b4-45c4-841b-c971c149eb1a

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is conducting a tender for the "CA4456 - Framework for Corporate Software in 5 Lots" which is currently in the Award stage. This procurement targets the industry category of software and information systems, with particular emphasis on educational software packages. The tender published dates back to December 11, 2017, and the contract period is set to commence on September 1, 2018, and extend until August 31, 2021. The tender period for submissions ended on March 1, 2018, indicating the urgency for potential bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in human resource management systems, payroll systems, financial management software, and learner management information systems for both academies and further education colleges. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, fostering competition and innovation within the software sector. Companies aiming to expand their market presence in education or corporate software development would find this procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

This is a re-tender of a previous Corporate Software framework which expired in August 2017. The previous framework was originally tendered for in 2013 and launched to CPC members in August 2013. Spend through the framework over the four year period was around PS7million. We anticipate that this spend will increase with the new framework. Includes Lots: Lot 4: Academy Learner Management Information System Software Lot 5: FE College Learner Management Information System Software Lot 2: Human Resource Management System Software Lot 3: Payroll System Software Lot 1: Financial Management Software To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA4456. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA4456 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/f53d7049-b35a-4afb-bc3a-33f7c1bb7728 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 6AP |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; CIVICA; HIGHPOINT IMPLEMENTATION AND TRAINING SERVICES; LAKE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS; MIDLAND HR; PS FINANCIALS; THE ACCESS GROUP; TRIBAL EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2018 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53d7049-b35a-4afb-bc3a-33f7c1bb7728
- 24 Jan 2018 at 11:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53d7049-b35a-4afb-bc3a-33f7c1bb7728
- 11 Dec 2017 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53d7049-b35a-4afb-bc3a-33f7c1bb7728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f53d7049-b35a-4afb-bc3a-33f7c1bb7728
  23rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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