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title: "CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06125a"
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buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06125a

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, located in Salford, UK, has completed a public procurement process titled "CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools." This procurement falls under the software industry category and was conducted using an open procedure. The process aimed to establish a multi-supplier framework for providing software licences, renewals, upgrades, and associated professional services across the UK. Key stages of the procurement were completed by 18 June 2026, with contracts effective from 7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028, extendable by two further 12-month periods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the software sector, particularly those specializing in educational and public sector solutions. Companies that can offer diverse software packages and services, including Microsoft, Adobe, Google, data security, and other off-the-shelf educational software, would find this framework an invaluable avenue for growth. Given the wide range of lots and the involvement of both large firms and SMEs, businesses of various scales and specialties could benefit significantly by being part of this framework, providing them with direct access to a broad clientele in the educational sector.

## Notice

The CPC intends to establish a multi supplier framework agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 for the supply of software licences, renewals, upgrades, support, and associated professional services on behalf of its members. The framework will be divided into the following lots: 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 covering Lots 1-5. The framework will be open to current and future CPC member institutions across the UK (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members), including eligible organisations registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers with a valid UKPRN (https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/). Local Authorities joining CPC may also access the framework when procuring on behalf of educational establishments (https://www.local.gov.uk/).

### Lot Information

Microsoft

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Adobe

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Google for Education and Chrome OS

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057543-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £11,800,001 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA; BOXXE; BROMCOM COMPUTERS; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; INSIGHT DIRECT; INTEGRATED TECH; LEVETT CONSULTANCY; MISCO TECHNOLOGIES; ODYSSEY EDUCATION; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; SOFTCAT; STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS CONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; SYNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48221000 - Internet browsing software package
- 48224000 - Web page editing 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
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 48987000 - Debugging software package
- 48991000 - Spreadsheet software package
- 72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 11:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057543-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 17:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048288-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008191-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057543-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048288-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008191-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk.insight.com/information/public-sector
- http://www.OdysseyEducation.co.uk
- http://www.academia.co.uk
- http://www.boxxe.com
- http://www.bromcom.com
- http://www.convergetp.co.uk
- http://www.euroele.com
- http://www.idns.co.uk
- http://www.integratedtechltd.com
- http://www.misco.co.uk
- http://www.phoenixs.co.uk
- http://www.softcat.com
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- http://www.vjct.co.uk
- http://www.wearesync.co.uk
- https://levettconsultancy.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.local.gov.uk/
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members
- https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/

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