--- title: "CA4817 - Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies & Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)" published: "2018-08-02" --- # CA4817 - Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies & Schools Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4f72e48-ff7f-4011-b38a-dd275e7ccb03.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is conducting a tender for "CA4817 - Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies & Schools," aimed at providing software solutions to member schools and academies. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for software package and information systems, is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having closed on 5th June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 9th August 2018, lasting for an initial period of two years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £50 million, offering substantial opportunities for suppliers in the education sector, primarily in England and the broader United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software and services, particularly those offering products from major providers such as Microsoft and Adobe. Companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, given the procurement’s suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this competition could enhance business growth by allowing firms to establish or expand partnerships within the education sector, thereby contributing to the digital transformation of schools and academies as CPC members. ## Notice This is a re-tender of the current Software Licenses - Academies & Schools framework which was originally tendered for at the beginning of 2014 and launched to CPC members in July 2014. The new framework will be available to all Schools & Academies who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php. The new framework will be split into 4 lots and will run for an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend by two possible one year extensions. CPC Membership is open to the entire Education Sector, details of which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools Includes Lots: Lot 4: One Stop Shop Lot 3: Other off the Shelf Software Lot 1: Microsoft Lot 2: Adobe To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA4817. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA4817 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/62108054-631c-4838-a17d-874eae448ff3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 2 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Aug 2018 - 8 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | 11 | | Supplier names | ACADEMIA; BECHTLE DIRECT; INSIGHT DIRECT; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PUGH COMPUTERS; PURE TECHNOLOGY GROUP; SBL (SOFT BOX; SOFTCAT LTD (HEAD OFFICE; STONE COMPUTERS; VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES; XMA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 2 Aug 2018 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62108054-631c-4838-a17d-874eae448ff3 - 2 May 2018 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62108054-631c-4838-a17d-874eae448ff3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62108054-631c-4838-a17d-874eae448ff3 2nd May 2018 - 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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