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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £12,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £14,400,000 |
| Release Date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 3 March 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 23 February 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06125a |
| Notice Reference: | 008191-2026 |
All 2 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools
CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools
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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/).
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Lot 6 covers all the requirements detailed under lots 1-5 as above and is aimed at Members whose requirements covers more than two lots. Members may use lot 6 for such requirements or split their requirements and go out under the relevant lots as per their requirement.
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