--- title: "CA7042 - ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b3287fc-fb05-4280-b71f-7d8995b1c27c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b3287fc-fb05-4280-b71f-7d8995b1c27c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b3287fc-fb05-4280-b71f-7d8995b1c27c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b3287fc-fb05-4280-b71f-7d8995b1c27c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)" published: "2020-07-10" --- # CA7042 - ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b3287fc-fb05-4280-b71f-7d8995b1c27c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b3287fc-fb05-4280-b71f-7d8995b1c27c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b3287fc-fb05-4280-b71f-7d8995b1c27c.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is inviting tenders for the "CA7042 - ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement". This procurement focuses on establishing a multi-provider framework for Desktop Hardware and Peripherals Equipment, covering five distinct lots: Desktop PC Solutions, Portable Devices Solutions, Peripherals, Apple Solutions, and a Multi-Purpose Lot. The tender period closed on 1st April 2020, and the resulting contract will span from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2022. This initiative, valued at £260 million, is part of a broader effort to support members predominantly from the education sector across the UK, with the buying organisation based in Salford, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT hardware and educational supply sectors to engage in large-scale procurement. Companies specialising in computer equipment, peripherals, and educational technology solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find this an advantageous bidding opportunity. As CPC expands its pool of suppliers, businesses can strengthen their presence in the educational market and contribute to enhancing the technological capabilities of educational establishments throughout the UK. ## Notice The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for Desktop Hardware and Peripherals Equipment. \ Lot 1 - Desktop PC Solutions\ Lot 2 - Portable Devices Solutions\ Lot 3 - Peripherals \ Lot 4 - Apple Solutions\ Lot 5 - Multi-Purpose Lot\ \ CPC members are distributed across the UK, details for which can be found below by regional split:\ https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php \ Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may also wish to join CPC when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. CPC is part of the CPL Group. CPL Group is owned by the education sector and is comprised of three not-for-profit procurement organisations that provide support and services to educational establishments and the wider public sector; Crescent Purchasing Consortium, Tenet Education Services and Tent Procurement Services. \ \ \ Includes Lots: \ Lot 1: Lot 1 - Desktop PC Solutions\ Lot 2: Lot 2 - Portable Devices Solutions\ Lot 3: Lot 3 - Peripherals \ Lot 4: Lot 4 - Apple Solutions\ Lot 5: Lot 5 - Multi-Purpose Lot\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA7042.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA7042 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/a977107a-a40a-4612-b533-148abc6db349 | | 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 | 10 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £260,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,333,333 | | 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 | 20 | | Supplier names | ACADEMIA; ACS BUSINESS SUPPLIES; ALBION; BANNER; BECHTLE DIRECT; CCS MEDIA; CDW; CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL; DTP GROUP; ERGO COMPUTING; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; GALTEC SOLUTIONS; GBM DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES; IDN SUPPLIES; INSIGHT DIRECT; JTRS; PC SPECIALIST; PURE TECHNOLOGY GROUP; STONE COMPUTERS; XMA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies ## Release History - 10 Jul 2020 at 16:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a977107a-a40a-4612-b533-148abc6db349 - 24 Mar 2020 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a977107a-a40a-4612-b533-148abc6db349 - 17 Mar 2020 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a977107a-a40a-4612-b533-148abc6db349 - 19 Feb 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a977107a-a40a-4612-b533-148abc6db349 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a977107a-a40a-4612-b533-148abc6db349 10th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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