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title: "CA16627 - Software Licenses for Schools and Academies"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
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# CA16627 - Software Licenses for Schools and Academies

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ad82bdc-3c99-4525-b526-0a78b3361760

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, located in Salford. It is in the planning stage for the acquisition of software licences intended for schools and academies, under the title "CA16627 - Software Licenses for Schools and Academies". This opportunity falls within the industry category of software package suites, targeting the procurement of goods. The process is currently in the engagement phase, with a significant deadline on 24th January 2026 for the conclusion of the engagement stage. The procurement effort is designed to cater for a wide delivery scope covering the United Kingdom and other regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing software and associated services to educational institutions. The preliminary market engagement aims to gather insights from potential suppliers, which will be crucial in forming a framework to address the needs of academies and schools. Businesses that produce comprehensive software solutions and can offer scalable services to educational sectors are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Interested suppliers can engage by accessing the opportunity through MultiQuote's platform, providing a critical pathway for business expansion and establishing long-term relationships within the educational sector.

## Notice

This is an information gathering exercise named Preliminary Market Engagement. The purpose of this exercise is to gather information from suppliers who provide Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools, outlined within the document available on Multiquote, to assist in forming the framework to meet the members requirement. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16627. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16627 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/430c3844-c8be-49e7-be50-b2325335ed1f |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48422000 - Software package suites

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430c3844-c8be-49e7-be50-b2325335ed1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430c3844-c8be-49e7-be50-b2325335ed1f
  24th October 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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