---
title: "Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0548fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-16"
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# Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0548fc

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## Summary

Crescent Purchasing Limited is currently in the planning stage for a tender concerning Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools. This public procurement process, identified by the code 032468-2025, is focused on goods under the main procurement category. The intended framework agreement includes several lots such as Microsoft, Adobe, Google for Education and Chrome OS, Data Security, Backup and Recovery, and other off-the-shelf software. It is geographically focused on the UK, specifically targeting software needs for academies and schools. The framework is set to commence on 10th August 2026, with a planned conclusion date of 10th August 2034. Businesses interested should anticipate a future notice by 1st January 2026 with the framework replacing the current one expiring on 8th August 2025, potentially extendable to 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it is suitable for such organisations. Businesses that specialise in software suites, educational technology, data security, and software services could find this framework beneficial to pursue. Given the framework's focus on essential software solutions for educational institutions, companies that excel in product innovation and offer competitive pricing models are particularly well-suited to take advantage of this procurement opportunity. Partnering with Crescent Purchasing Limited, a public authority serving sub-central government entities, could bolster participating businesses' profiles and access to the educational sector.

## Notice

CPC will be re-tendering the current CPC will be re-tendering the current Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools Framework which is due to expire on 08/08/2025 with the potential to extend till 08/08/2026 The Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools Framework Agreement is for the supply and services for software. The current framework is specifically aimed at academies and school requirements and covers the following: * 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) - this lot can be used if your requirement covers two or more lots

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032468-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2034 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48422000 - Software package suites

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 08:44 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032468-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032468-2025
  16th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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