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title: "ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement"
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# ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e41d

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## Summary

The ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement is managed by the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, based in Salford, UK. This open procurement process falls under the computer equipment and supplies category and has been completed with a total value of £86,000,000.00. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the framework agreement encompasses four lots: on-premise solutions, cloud and hybrid cloud solutions, a multi-purpose lot, and outsourced ICT services, with a framework agreement lasting 48 months. The procurement process has passed through the tender update stage, with the final award being communicated on 18th August 2025.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses dealing with IT infrastructure and service solutions. Companies experienced in on-premise, cloud, and hybrid solutions or those providing comprehensive outsourced ICT services are ideally positioned to benefit. The agreement is particularly suitable for suppliers capable of forming strategic technology partnerships and those providing a wide range of IT services, including hardware supply and management, IT consultancy, and security solutions. As part of the public sector, educational institutions and local authorities are key participants, offering varying scopes for growth and collaboration across the UK's IT landscape.

## Notice

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions. The Agreement will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 2 - Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 3 - Multi Purpose Lot - For on Premise, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Lot 4 - Outsourced ICT Services. The Framework will be open to CPC members. A list of current members can be found at https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members. The Framework is also open to future members of CPC, with details available here: www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting Framework when procuring on behalf of educational institutions. The framework will also be open to the wider public sector details which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations , https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot)

Lot 1 provides for IT infrastructure solutions that are entirely delivered on-premise and includes but is not limited to the following: * Network hardware, including switches, routers, wireless access points, wireless network controllers, structured cabling and equipment accommodation that is external to a data centre. These may be delivered as core, distribution or access solutions or any combination of such. * Network security solutions which includes both hardware and software designed to secure any part of the IT infrastructure, for example firewalls, web monitoring, email security and endpoint protection * Storage hardware which may include, both network attached storage devices and storage area network solutions. This also includes storage controllers, of the type that allows software defined access to and aggregation of existing diverse storage hardware. * Server hardware composed of such hardware as is specifically designed to deliver compute capacity for both physical server deployments and hosting of virtual servers. This may also include directly attached storage. * Backup, archiving and data protection systems. This may include disk or tape backup, directly attached or network attached and may also include data loss prevention solutions. * Data Centre furniture, power systems and air conditioning systems. This includes server and communications accommodation including racks and shelving, mains power delivery systems, uninterruptible power systems, structured cabling, air conditioning and cooling systems. * Infrastructure support systems and services. This may also include systems for monitoring availability, capacity, and performance of some or all infrastructure components. * Installation and repair Services. * Consultancy for On Premise Solutions including Design Services where a solution is yet to be defined. * IP Telephony All the above must be delivered on-premise in a way appropriate to specific requirements. This may be by way of 3 tier separate components as a solution, a bundled converged solution or hyper-converged solution. This lot includes supply only and the supply and delivery of physical equipment and associated software licensing, installation of solutions and any support and maintenance contracts as well as strategic technology partnerships. A strategic partnership is the creation of a collaborative agreement between a supplier and a customer for a pre-defined period of time to deliver technology programmes that are complex or wide reaching, where involving many suppliers over a period of time may produce inconsistencies in both quality and interoperability of technology solutions. Furthermore, where required by members the scope includes refurbished equipment, remanufactured equipment, and bespoke equipment.

Options: 47 month(s) from the commencement date, with 23 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions (Specialist Lot)

Lot 2 provides for IT Infrastructure solutions that are either entirely cloud based or are a hybrid cloud solution comprising both on-premise and cloud components. Solutions may include but are not limited to the following technologies. * Network solutions that include cloud components that may or may not be combined with on-premise hardware. Examples may include on-premise wireless solutions with cloud-based controllers or software defined network controllers for virtual WAN deployments. * Network security solutions. These may include cloud-based security for cloud infrastructure deployments or hybrid solutions that have a much wider scope and can include such services as: o Identity and Access Management o Data Loss Prevention o Web Security o Intrusion Management o Mobile Device Management o Email Security o Encryption o Managed Security Services * Server solutions that are defined as delivering compute capacity either entirely or partly by cloud services. This includes virtualisation of servers and application delivery platforms allowing flexibility in solution design by defining the technology as compute rather than restricting to only specific server deployments. * Storage solutions that are entirely cloud based or that integrate or interact with an on-premise storage deployment. This may be for storage of data, synchronisation services or may form part of a backup and archiving solution. * Backup, archiving and data protection systems that are entirely or partly cloud-based and may include the provision of storage specific to the solution. * infrastructure support systems and services including monitoring and reporting systems that are entirely or partly cloud based. This may include monitoring availability, capacity and performance of some or all infrastructure components. This includes both premises monitoring and IT infrastructure monitoring and reporting. * Installation and repair Services * Consultancy for Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions including Design Services where a solution is yet to be defined. * IP Telephony This lot is to be used where any component of the solution is cloud based and where such components may integrate or interact with on-premise components. This lot includes supply only and supply and delivery of physical equipment and associated software licensing, installation of the solution and any support and maintenance contracts as well as strategic technology partnerships. A strategic partnership is the creation of a collaborative agreement between a supplier and a customer for a pre-defined period of time to deliver technology programmes that are complex or wide reaching, where involving many suppliers over a period of time may produce inconsistencies in both quality and interoperability of technology solutions. Furthermore, where required by members the scope includes refurbished equipment, remanufactured equipment, and bespoke equipment.

Options: 47 month(s) from the commencement date, with 23 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Multi Purpose Lot - For on Premise, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions

Lot 3 is a multi-purpose lot encompassing the requirements of Lots 1 and 2. Members / Wider Public Sector Contracting Authorities where their solution is known i.e. On Premise, or Cloud / Hybrid Cloud Solution can use the specific specialist Lot (Lot 1 or Lot 2) for their requirement, or they can select to use Lot 3. Where the solution is unknown, it is recommended Lot 3 is utilised by Members / Wider Public Sector Contracting Authorities when calling off from the Framework Agreement.

Options: 47 month(s) from the commencement date, with 23 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4 - Outsourced ICT Services

This lot covers all services involved in providing an outsourced managed service for information communication technology. This includes but is not limited to: * Remote and on-site service provision for proactive and reactive support including monitoring, incident managing, testing, fault fixing, backup and disaster recovery, data protection, patch management, etc. * IT asset and configuration management, release management * Supporting staff with new IT developments, IT procurement, service integration and management, set up of IT equipment (e.g. for use in lessons, assemblies, meetings) where there is an on-site requirement, advice etc. * Project management and development of IT strategies & refreshment, and other additional ad-hoc requirements We are seeking assurance on behalf of members of the CPC that Managed Service Providers are able to perform at the highest level, delivering support service that meets the needs of modern institutions.

Options: 47 month(s) from the commencement date, with 23 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/050340-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,000,000 |
| Lots value | £86,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,108,157 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| 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 | 22 |
| Supplier names | ABTEC COMPUTER SOLUTIONS; BOXXE; CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; CCS MEDIA; CDW; COMPUTEAM; COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN EDUCATION (CSE; EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; ENABLE NETWORK SERVICES; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; ICT4; ITGL; JOSKOS SOLUTIONS; MEDHURST COMMUNICATIONS; MTI TECHNOLOGY; NVIRON; OFFICEXPRESS EUROPE; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; RM EDUCATION; STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP; TURN IT ON; VIRTUE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30211000 - Mainframe computer
- 30211200 - Mainframe hardware
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30211400 - Computer configurations
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48151000 - Computer control system
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72510000 - Computer-related management services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 16:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050340-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049759-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049642-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005890-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://virtuetechnologies.co.uk/contact/
- http://www.abtec.net
- http://www.boxxe.com
- http://www.ccsmedia.com
- http://www.computeam.co.uk
- http://www.cse-net.co.uk
- http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk
- http://www.enable.network
- http://www.euroele.com
- http://www.ict4.co.uk
- http://www.itgl.com
- http://www.joskos-solutions.com/
- http://www.medhurst-it.com
- http://www.mti.com
- http://www.nviron.co.uk
- http://www.officeXpress.co.uk
- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- http://www.rm.com/home
- http://www.stonegroup.com
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- http://www.thisiscae.com
- http://www.turniton.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php
- https://www.uk.cdw.com/

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