Official UK procurement notice
Corporate Software & Related Products and Services - ITT
Authority: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (Public body)
What is being bought10 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionCPC wish to establish a framework, using a Competitive Flexible Procedure, for the supply of Corporate Software and related products and services.
The framework will be open to members of CPC, listed at www.thecpc.ac.uk/members ↗, including future members meeting requirements at www.thecpc.ac.uk/about/how-to-join ↗. It will also be accessible to Local Authorities procuring on behalf of Education, as detailed at www.local.gov.uk ↗. The wider public sector (WPS) may access the framework via Crescent Services. This framework is not intended to replace any existing arrangements with such organisations. WPS organisations that may utilise the framework include: Central Government departments, agencies, public bodies, Local Government, and Public Corporations, as listed at www.gov.uk/government/organisat… ↗ and www.local.gov.uk ↗ Eligible public sector bodies as detailed on the CPC website: www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/eligible-pu… ↗
- How the procedure runs: Stage 1: Phase 1 – Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) Stage 2: Advertisement Stage 3: Dialogue Stage 4: ITT Stage 5: Standstill Stage 6: Award
CPV: Compliance software package · Configuration management software package · Contact management software package · Customer Relation Management software development services · Customer Relation Management software package · Document management software package · Educational games · Educational software development services · Educational software package · Enterprise resource planning software package · Facilities management software package · Financial analysis and accounting software package · +11 more
Lots and requirements (10)Procurement structure
10 lots · all with a published value (£46,000,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Financial Management SoftwareAwardedRenewalPublished value£8,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Human Resource SoftwareAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Payroll System SoftwareAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Management Information Systems (MIS)AwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5Management Software and Applications (excluding MIS)AwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #6Educational Learning / Teaching Software, Platforms and ApplicationsAwardedRenewalPublished value£2,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #7Workflow and Process Automation SolutionsAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #8Customer Relationship Management (CRM) SystemsAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #9Estates Management SoftwareAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #10Integrated Management Software (“All-in-One” Platforms)AwardedRenewalPublished value£8,000,000
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 70%
- Pricing: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
- Pricing
- Quality
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 12 Mar 2026, 14:57 GMT
- Last source update
- 2 Oct 2026, 14:55 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Sept 2026
- Authority reference
CA17358- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-022413- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066891Find a Tender
- How it runs
Stage 1: Phase 1 – Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)
Stage 2: Advertisement
Stage 3: Dialogue
Stage 4: ITT
Stage 5: Standstill
Stage 6: Award
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 7 Apr 2026, 14:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 25 Mar 2026, 11:59 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
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Timeline
12 Mar 2026 → 2 Oct 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published224 days ago12 Mar 2026, 14:57 GMT
- Clarification questions by211 days ago25 Mar 2026, 11:59 GMT
- Submission deadline198 days ago7 Apr 2026, 14:00 BST
- Contract starts51 days ago1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by50 days ago1 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent22 days ago30 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published20 days ago2 Oct 2026, 14:55 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Mar 2026- Tender notice published12 Mar 2026, 14:57 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published2 Oct 2026, 14:55 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete2 Oct 2026, 14:55 BST
- Contract signature expected15 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Financial Management Software1 award | |||
| Bromcom Computers PlcSME, ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, ION Industries Ltd, OneAdvanced Limited, Softcat Plc, TARGET INTEGRATION LTD +2 morejoint awardLot: (1) Financial Management Software19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £8,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Human Resource Software1 award | |||
| Arbor Education Partners Group Ltd, ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, OneAdvanced Limited, Softcat Plc, TARGET INTEGRATION LTD, Technology One UK Limitedjoint awardLot: (2) Human Resource Software19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £4,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Payroll System Software1 award | |||
| OneAdvanced Limited, Softcat Plc, Technology One UK Limitedjoint awardLot: (3) Payroll System Software19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £4,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Management Information Systems (MIS)1 award | |||
| Arbor Education Partners Group Ltd, Bromcom Computers PlcSME, ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, Education Software Solutions Ltd, OneAdvanced Limited, TARGET INTEGRATION LTD +2 morejoint awardLot: (4) Management Information Systems (MIS) 19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £4,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Management Software and Applications (excluding MIS)1 award | |||
| CYBERFORTIS CONSULTING LIMITED, ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, Education Software Solutions Ltd, OneAdvanced Limited, Polarisoft The Anywhere Company LimitedSME, Route 101 LimitedSME +3 morejoint awardLot: (5) Management Software and Applications (excluding MIS) 19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £4,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Educational Learning / Teaching Software, Platforms and Applications1 award | |||
| BAPON IT SERVICES LTD, ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, OneAdvanced Limited, Softcat Plcjoint awardLot: (6) Educational Learning / Teaching Software, Platforms and Applications19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £2,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Workflow and Process Automation Solutions1 award | |||
| BAPON IT SERVICES LTD, ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, Polarisoft The Anywhere Company LimitedSME, Softcat Plc, TARGET INTEGRATION LTD, VOODOO PARK LIMITEDjoint awardLot: (7) Workflow and Process Automation Solutions19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £4,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems1 award | |||
| ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, OneAdvanced Limited, Softcat Plc, TARGET INTEGRATION LTD, Tribal Education Limitedjoint awardLot: (8) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems 19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £4,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 9 · Estates Management Software1 award | |||
| Softcat Plc, Technology One UK Limitedjoint awardLot: (9) Estates Management Software19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £4,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 10 · Integrated Management Software (“All-in-One” Platforms)1 award | |||
| Arbor Education Partners Group Ltd, Bromcom Computers PlcSME, ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME, Education Software Solutions Ltd, OneAdvanced Limited, Polarisoft The Anywhere Company LimitedSME +3 morejoint awardLot: (10) Lot 10 – Integrated Management Software (“All-in-One” Platforms)19 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2028 · up to 18 Oct 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months) | £8,000,000 | 30 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Financial Management Software | 9final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Human Resource Software | 6final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Payroll System Software | 3final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Management Information Systems (MIS) | 8final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Management Software and Applications (excluding MIS) | 9final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Educational Learning / Teaching Software, Platforms and Applications | 4final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Workflow and Process Automation Solutions | 6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems | 5final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 9 · Estates Management Software | 2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 · Integrated Management Software (“All-in-One” Platforms) | 9final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- did not winLAKE Financial SystemsSME · Yorkshire and the Humber · 1
- wonION Industries Ltd · North East England · 1
- wonTechnologyOne UK Ltd · Greater London · 1, 10
- wonAdvanced Business Solutions · South East England · 1, 10
- wonBromcom Computers PlcSME · Greater London · 1, 10
- wonXledger UK ltdSME · South West England · 1
- wonTARGET INTEGRATION LTD · West Midlands · 1, 10
- wonSoftcat PLC · South East England · 1, 10
- wonENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 10
- wonArbor Education Partners · Greater London · 10
- wonEducation Software Solutions Limited · Greater London · 10
- wonThe Anywhere CompanySME · Greater London · 10
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
17 commercial parties on the notice · 16 awarded- Advanced Business SolutionsAwarded supplier
- Arbor Education PartnersAwarded supplier
- BAPON IT SERVICES LTDAwarded supplier
- Bromcom Computers PlcAwarded supplier
- CYBERFORTIS CONSULTING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONSAwarded supplier
- Education Software Solutions LimitedAwarded supplier
- ION Industries LtdAwarded supplier
- LAKE Financial SystemsBidder / tenderer
- ROUTE 101 LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Show 7 more suppliers
- Softcat PLCAwarded supplier
- TARGET INTEGRATION LTDAwarded supplier
- TechnologyOne UK LtdAwarded supplier
- The Anywhere CompanyAwarded supplier
- Tribal EducationAwarded supplier
- VOODOO PARK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Xledger UK ltdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (11)
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