CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITEDcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06125aProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£12.0m

Awarded 19 May 2026

Suppliers

60

12 SME

Lots

6

6 awarded

Published

22 May 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 2028
Possible extension to 06 Jun 2030

Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

CPV classifications
48315000
48991000
72212300
48310000
48422000
48317000
48224000
48987000
48732000
48316000
48221000
48318000
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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
PricingPricingprice50.00%
QualityQualityquality50.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 6 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£6.0m

Award date

19 May 2026

Contract start

06 Jun 2026

Contract end

06 Jun 2028

Lots · 6 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Microsoft£6.0mcomplete
2Adobe£2.0mcomplete
3Google for Education and Chrome OS£500kcomplete
4Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)£3.0mcomplete
5Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software£200kcomplete