--- title: "CA15732 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Education Professional Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2025-04-25" --- # CA15732 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Education Professional Services Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91bb6d86-8e2f-4711-8921-5caca268346f.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is currently in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement process for education professional services, titled "CA15732 - Preliminary Market Engagement - Education Professional Services." This engagement is primarily geared towards services in hardware and software integration consultancy, special education, translation, IT, and more, under various CPV classifications. The procurement engagement is due to conclude on 25th July 2025. Located in Salford, England, the consortium invites interest from relevant service providers both in the UK and internationally, including Europe and the Channel Islands. This tender process represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, IT consultancy, or integrated system solutions. Companies that can offer niche expertise in any of the specified service categories, such as vocational education or career guidance, will find this engagement particularly beneficial. By participating in this process, businesses can gain insights into the market demands and tailor their proposals to meet the specific needs outlined by the Crescent Purchasing Consortium, thus positioning themselves advantageously for future contract awards. Collaboration with institutions like the Crescent Purchasing Consortium could significantly enhance business profiles and expand their footprint in the public sector educational services arena. ## Notice This document outlines the proposals we have in place for the route to market, the specifications for each area, including relevant qualifications, and the proposed length of the agreement. Further down the document, there is a questionnaire that requests information relevant to the different areas, to allow you to provide feedback that can help determine whether this process works in its proposed format, if anything needs changing, or if anything has been missed. We welcome any information you can provide to help create a framework that covers the areas detailed in the most appropriate manner, providing the best service possible to CPC members. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15732. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15732 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/defb7d91-0549-4d46-8b72-861c534e198f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 25 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jul 2025 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 79530000 - Translation services - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services - 80211000 - Technical secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80340000 - Special education services - 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2025 at 13:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defb7d91-0549-4d46-8b72-861c534e198f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defb7d91-0549-4d46-8b72-861c534e198f 25th April 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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