CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
60
Lots
6
Published
18 Jun 2026
Description
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/).
Scope
- Reference
- CA17094
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 06 Jun 2026 to 06 Jun 2028Possible extension to 06 Jun 2030
Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
- CPV classifications
- 483150004899100072212300483100004842200048317000482240004898700048732000483160004822100048318000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Pricing | price | 50.00% |
| Quality | Quality | quality | 50.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 6 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Award date
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 6 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Google for Education and Chrome OS | £500k | complete |
| 6 | Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5) | £300k | complete |
| 5 | Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software | £200k | complete |
| 2 | Adobe | £2.0m | complete |
| 4 | Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software) | £3.0m | complete |
Award 1· 10 suppliers
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Award 2· 10 suppliers
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Award 3· 10 suppliers
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Award 4· 10 suppliers
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Award 5· 10 suppliers
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Award 6· 10 suppliers
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Total lots
6
Awarded
6
Estimated total
£12.0m
Awarded total
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Google for Education and Chrome OS
Start
06 Jun 2026
End
06 Jun 2028
Estimated
£500k
CPV
Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)
Start
06 Jun 2026
End
06 Jun 2028
Estimated
£300k
CPV
Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software
Start
06 Jun 2026
End
06 Jun 2028
Estimated
£200k
CPV
Adobe
Start
06 Jun 2026
End
06 Jun 2028
Estimated
£2.0m
CPV
Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)
Start
06 Jun 2026
End
06 Jun 2028
Estimated
£3.0m
CPV
Microsoft
Start
06 Jun 2026
End
06 Jun 2028
Estimated
£6.0m
CPV
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