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title: "Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f6f3"
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# Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f6f3

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts, and School CPC members for the provision of Software Licenses & Associated Services. The procurement stage is 'complete', and the title of the tender is 'Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools'. The procurement covers several lots, including Microsoft, Adobe, Google for Education, Data Security, and Educational Software. The contracting authority is Crescent Purchasing Limited, based in Salford, United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of software products and services catering to the education sector. Companies experienced in providing software suites, subscription agreements, and licensing services can compete for the lots offered. With a focus on quality and price criteria, the tender creates avenues for suppliers to engage with Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts, and Schools. The framework agreement aims to drive down costs through collective spending power and provide specialist advice to help institutions achieve value for money in software procurement.

## Notice

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and School CPC members for the provision of Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools for a number of areas as detailed below. Lot 1 - Microsoft Lot 2 - Adobe Lot 3 - Google for Education and Chrome OS Lot 4 -Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software) Lot 5 - Other Off The Shelf Software including Educational Software Lot 6 - Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Microsoft

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Microsoft software products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility and Security, Windows, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 Backup and Advanced Threat Protection and Azure Agreement types including but not limited to: * Microsoft Enterprise Education Subscription (EES) Agreement / Campus Agreements * Select Plus Agreements * Open Value Subscription Agreements (OVS) * Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) including perpetual software * and any future Microsoft Agreement types

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Adobe

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Adobe software products including but not limited to VIP Creative Cloud, Acrobat Document Cloud and Services, Adobe Captivate, Presenter Video Express, Adobe Presenter, Adobe Dimension, Framemaker, Robohelp, Adobe Technical Communication Suite. Agreement types including but not limited to: * Enterprise Term License Agreements (ETLA) including Site Licenses, Multi-Site Licenses or Unlimited Licenses * Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) Agreements (perpetual licenses) * Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) * VIP Agreements (for named user/device licenses) * and any future Adobe Agreement types

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Google and Chrome OS

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: - The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Google software products including but not limited to Google Workspace software ranges, Google Meet Hardware Licenses, Google Voice, Digital signage software with Firestick, Google Workspace, Data Security, Backup and Recovery Software, Google integration software and Chrome Operating Systems.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4 -Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Google and Chrome Software as covered in Lots 1, and 3)

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Data Security, Backup and Recovery software for business continuity including but not limited to Absolute Software, Acronis, Arc Serve, Commvault, COMODO, Datto, Eset, F5, Forcepoint, FortiGate, Panda Security, Solar Winds, Sonicwall, Sophos, Trend, Veeam and other Data Security, Backup and Recovery software.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 5 - Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Resources Software

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future software covering but not limited to music and film editing software, speech recognition software, other educational learning and resource packages including but not limited to similarity detection software, subject specific software and multi disciplines, packages for students, teachers and parents including any mobile applications, learning journals, records and ePortfolio software. AI/BI, software, development software, design and graphics software. Mobile Device / Enterprise Management Software. Virtualisation and cloud computing software and Integration software.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 6 - Multi-Purpose Lot for 1- 5 inclusive

Lot 6 covers all the requirements detailed under lots 1-5 as above Please note Lot 6 is aimed at members that have a requirement covering two or more lots. Members may use lot 6 for such requirements or split their requirements and go out under the relevant lots as per their requirement.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024321-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,799,996 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £466,666 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM; EDUCATION |
| 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 | 12 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA; ACADEMIC SOFTWARE; CCS MEDIA; GETECH; IDN SUPPLIES; INSIGHT DIRECT; LEVETT CONSULTANCY; ODYSSEY EDUCATION; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; SHI; STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP; SYNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48221000 - Internet browsing software package
- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48315000 - Desktop-publishing software package
- 48316000 - Presentation software package
- 48317000 - Word-processing software package
- 48318000 - Scanner software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48987000 - Debugging software package
- 48991000 - Spreadsheet software package

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2022 at 14:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024321-2022
- 26 Aug 2022 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023874-2022
- 25 Aug 2022 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023816-2022
- 24 May 2022 at 08:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014166-2022
- 3 May 2022 at 11:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011329-2022
- 25 Apr 2022 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010620-2022
- 16 Nov 2021 at 09:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028548-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://uk.insight.com/information/public-sector
- http://www.OdysseyEducation.co.uk
- http://www.academia.co.uk
- http://www.ccsmedia.com
- http://www.getech.co.uk
- http://www.idnsav.co.uk
- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- http://www.stonegroup.com
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- http://www.uk.shi.com
- http://www.wearesync.co.uk
- https://cpl.group/
- https://levettconsultancy.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx
- https://www.eani.org.uk
- https://www.local.gov.uk
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php

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