---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcd7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement - Office & Education Supplies Framework

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcd7

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is initiating a procurement process for an "Office & Education Supplies Framework," currently in the planning stage. This process, operating under the Procurement Act 2023, aims to establish a framework agreement for supplying office and educational supplies across the UK. Located in Salford, the buying organisation is targeting a wide range of supplies, including stationery and cleaning consumables, valued at £30,000,000. Interested parties must note the engagement milestone scheduled for 10th September 2026, with further communications expected by 2nd October 2026. The framework is set to commence on 7th July 2027 and conclude on 6th July 2029, applicable to all CPC member institutions and other public sector entities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for manufacturers and resellers capable of forming innovative and collaborative partnerships. The framework is ideally suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to engage with a broad client base within the public sector. By participating, businesses can extend their market reach across the UK and benefit from stable, long-term contracts within the public sector supply chain.

## Notice

CPC intends to put a Framework in place for the supply of Office & Education Supplies, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC Members. The Framework will be for the supply of a wide range of Stationery, Cleaning consumables, Arts and Craft, Sports supplies, office supplies etc, to be purchased in varying quantities during the Framework period. 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/). and will also be made available for use by all eligible wider public sector contracting authorities via Crescent Services (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl). Please see link to Multiquote to access this opportunity CA18322 https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx

### Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074368-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2027 - 6 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30192700 - Stationery

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074368-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074368-2026
  5th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx?u=true&r=Home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/csl
- https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/

## Provenance

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