UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

CPC intends to put a DPS in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of Student Transport Services. A “Student Transport Service” is any form of transport relating to student in an educational environment, and the following are examples of what Student Transport might constitute: - • Scheduled Bus services from point A to B with pickups on route. • Organised coach trips to points of interest and education visits. Any resulting DPS agreement resulting from this exercise will be available to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums and other similar organisations who are CPC Members (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) and all CPC future members (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments.

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of PPE, Clothing, Uniforms and First Aid Supplies, for use by CPC members, UKUPC members and the Wider Public Sector. Wider Public Sector Bodies https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassific https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations This agreement is also open to the following consortia; Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?_escaped_fragmen Higher Education Purchasing Consortia Wales (HEPCW) http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) https://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) http://www.supc.ac.uk/our-members/

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of PPE, Clothing, Uniforms and First Aid Supplies, for use by CPC members, UKUPC members and the Wider Public Sector. Wider Public Sector Bodies https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassific https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations This agreement is also open to the following consortia; Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?_escaped_fragmen Higher Education Purchasing Consortia Wales (HEPCW) http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) https://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) http://www.supc.ac.uk/our-members/ Includes Lots: Lot 1: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lot 2: Clothing and Uniforms Lot 3: First Aid Supplies To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA13054. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA13054 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment, and related services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and the wider pubic sector. CPC members are distributed across the UK. A list of members split by region can be found here: Member Regions - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk) Wider Public Sector details can be found here: Public sector classification guide - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk), Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Details are also included on the CPC website at: Eligible Public Sector Bodies - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Desktop PC and Portable Device Solutions (excluding Apple) Lot 2: Lot 2 - Apple Solutions To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA13314. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA13314 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment, and related services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and the wider pubic sector. CPC members are distributed across the UK. A list of members split by region can be found here: Member Regions - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk) Wider Public Sector details can be found here: Public sector classification guide - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk), Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Details are also included on the CPC website at: Eligible Public Sector Bodies - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk)

INTRODUCTION This process is a new tendered area to the CPC framework portfolio. A feasibility study was completed in-house that looked at gaps in the current framework offering to understand what new opportunities were available. This study determined the Lot structure for the framework, based on researching and identifying contract award notices posted on Contracts Finder in each of the areas across the public sector, that are not currently offered as part of CPC's current frameworks. CPC intends to put an Open Framework in place for the supply of a variety of educational professional services, via a consultancy offering, across a wide range of subjects that are key within the sector. Due to the nature of Open Frameworks, we will review the performance and suitability of each area and if appropriate, amend, increase or decrease the Lots in accordance with the success. Given this is a new area to CPC, it is difficult to anticipate demand and spend. The feasibility study completed internally identified a large number of Open procurement routes, i.e. going to the open market rather than through a framework agreement, which led to the decision to procure a framework that covers these specific areas. This is also reactionary from progression within the industry, especially in relation to mental health and technological advances. The purpose of this Open Framework is to provide CPC members with a compliant route to market, purchasing at a substantial and demonstrable discount, relative to the marketplace throughout the term of the Open Framework. Lot Structure The Framework will be split into seven Lots as follows: Lot 1: SEND Advisory Services Lot 2: Curriculum Development and Assessment Lot 3: Therapy and Psychology Services Lot 4: Translation and Interpretation Services Lot 5: Leadership Development Training and Support Services Lot 6: Careers Advice and Guidance Services Lot 7: Technology and Integration Services Tenderers can apply for one or more Lots and will not be disadvantaged if bidding for a single Lot, and or multiple Lots. Please note that Tenderers will not be able to request consideration for additional Lots once the tender closes, except when the framework opens again during its duration. POTENTIAL VALUE As this is a new area to CPC, the total estimated spend through the framework is £11,061,000.00 excluding VAT, based on a feasibility study that was completed internally, prior to the Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. The feasibility study looked at spend between 2017-2024 in the different areas through Contracts Finder. To calculate the Estimated Total Spend (£) as seen in the below table, the total spend on Contracts Finder was divided by 100, providing 1% of the overall spend in the category. For the Estimated Annual Spend (£), this was divided by eight, the estimated length of the Open Framework (rounded up or down accordingly). A couple of exceptions to this rule: • For Lot 7, 0.5% of the spend was utilised as this felt more realistic • For Lot 5, 2% of the spend was utilised as this felt more realistic The anticipated spend through this framework is in excess of the current FTS threshold for goods, works and services, although CPC cannot guarantee the level of spend through this framework, and therefore the figures below are estimates only. The spend will very much depend on the interest we receive from potential suppliers for the framework, along with the quality of the bids received. Lot 1: SEND Advisory Services - £188,000.00pa/£1,500,000.00 Lot 2: Curriculum Development and Assessment - £90,000.00pa/£717,000.00 Lot 3: Therapy and Psychology Services - £300,000.00pa/£2,400,000.00 Lot 4: Translation and Interpretation Services - £75,000.00pa/£600,000.00 Lot 5: Leadership Development Training and Support Services - £18,000.00pa/£144,000.00 Lot 6: Careers Advice and Guidance Services - £250,000.00pa/£2,000,000.00 Lot 7: Technology and Integration Services - £463,000.00pa/£3,700,000.00 OPEN FRAMEWORK DURATION An Open Framework must provide for the framework to be re-opened at least once in the first three years of its life and at least every five years thereafter, lasting a maximum of eight years in total. This means the first Framework can last for a maximum of three years, but subsequent frameworks can last for a maximum of five years each. This Framework is intended to commence on Monday 12th January 2026 and will be awarded for an initial period of two years until Wednesday 12th January 2028. The framework may be re-opened to competition in accordance with the schedule below: First - 12th January 2026 - Two years Second - 12th January 2028 - Two years Third - 12th January 2030 - Two years Fourth - 12th January 2032 - Two years Alternatively, depending on how the Open Framework goes, there may be an option for extending both the second and third edition of the Frameworks by 12-month periods, which would lead to a structure as follows: First - 12th January 2026 - Two years Second - 12th January 2028 - Three years Third - 12th January 2031 - Three years CPC reserves the right to choose the structure which accommodates the needs of our Members most appropriately. In both of the above options, the framework expires on 11th January 2034. CPC will be using the MultiQuote e-Tendering platform to carry out this tender. In order to express your interest in this tender and obtain the tender documents, please register or log in at: https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx If you have any issues when using MultiQuote, please contact Elcom Ltd on 020 3920 8054 or email support@elcom.com

Lot 1 - Stationery and Education Supplies Lot 2 - Paper, Print and Specialist This proposal for Sports, Fitness and Play Equipment is a retender of the previous CPC Sports, Fitness and Gym Equipment framework. This iteration has an extended offering including playground and outdoor gym equipment amongst sports equipment and gym equipment. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and all future members https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of Outsourced Catering Services, seeking innovative partnerships with CPC members. The Framework Agreement will be for the supply of a wide range of catering services across education and the wider public sector throughout the framework period.

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of Outsourced Catering Services, seeking innovative partnerships with CPC members. The Framework Agreement will be for the supply of a wide range of catering services across education and the wider public sector throughout the framework period.

Lot 1 – Stationery and Education Supplies. Covering a wide range of products to incorporate all Stationery and Education Supplies. Full details within the ITT. Lot 2 – Paper, Print and Specialist. For the provision of specialist print and paper including but not limited to coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers. This list is not exhaustive. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and all future members https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

This proposal for Sports, Fitness and Play Equipment is a retender of the previous CPC Sports, Fitness and Gym Equipment framework. This iteration has an extended offering including playground and outdoor gym equipment amongst sports equipment and gym equipment. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and all future members https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available via our colleagues in other Consortia, including NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and School CPC members for the provision of Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools for a number of areas as detailed below. 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)

The aim of this tender exercise is to deliver a compliant framework to CPC members and the wider public sector. The resulting framework will provide users with regional competition and securing value for money.

The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of HR, Payroll and Employee Screening Services. It is being established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members,http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and potential members at https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/new. It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The Framework will be let across five Lots, with a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots.

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for the provision of Temporary and Permanent Staffing for a number of areas as detailed below. The Framework Agreement will be split into 16 lots as follows: Lot 1 – East Anglia Lot 2 – East Midlands Lot 3 – London Lot 4 – Northern Ireland Lot 5 – North East Lot 6 – North West Lot 7 – Scotland Lot 8 – South East Lot 9 – South West Lot 10 – Wales Lot 11 – West Midlands Lot 12 – Yorkshire Lot 13 - National Lot 14 – Neutral Vendor Lot 15 – Managed Service Lot 16 - Education Vendor Management System (VMS) The supply of Temporary and Permanent Staffing framework agreement is open to both recruitment providers and technology providers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members. Open to CPC members and the wider public sector.

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and School CPC members for the provision of Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools for a number of areas as detailed below. 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 proposal for Sports, Fitness and Play Equipment is a retender of the previous CPC Sports, Fitness and Gym Equipment framework. This iteration has an extended offering including playground and outdoor gym equipment amongst sports equipment and gym equipment. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and all future members https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available via our colleagues in other Consortia, including NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of Academies, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and School CPC members for the provision of Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools for a number of areas as detailed below. 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)

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment, and related services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and the wider pubic sector. CPC members are distributed across the UK. A list of members split by region can be found here: Member Regions - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk) Wider Public Sector details can be found here: Public sector classification guide - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk), Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Details are also included on the CPC website at: Eligible Public Sector Bodies - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk)