Scope
Description
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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 August 2026 to 10 August 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48422000 - Software package suites
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 January 2026
Contracting authority
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1130461
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZPR-8554-XHNX
Procurement House, 23 Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government