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Published 29 Jan 2026, 16:18 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

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

Official notice

Authority: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (Public body)

6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Software Packages & ERP (48)IT Services & Software (72) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£12,000,000total for 6 lots · £14,400,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 3 Mar 2026awarded 20 May 2026
Awarded to Academia Ltd +10 more6 awards
Contract term 2 yrsends 6 Jun 2028 · up to 6 Jun 2030 with extensions · starts 7 Jun 2026

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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 (www.thecpc.ac.uk/members ↗), including eligible organisations registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers with a valid UKPRN (www.ukrlp.co.uk ↗). Local Authorities joining CPC may also access the framework when procuring on behalf of educational establishments (www.local.gov.uk ↗).

CPV: Data security software package · Debugging software package · Desktop-publishing software package · Document creation software package · Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services · Internet browsing software package · Presentation software package · Scanner software package · Software package suites · Spreadsheet software package · Web page editing software package · Word-processing software package

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value (£12,000,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1MicrosoftAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£6,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £6,000,000 exc. VAT · £7,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
48310000 Document creation software package48315000 Desktop-publishing software package48317000 Word-processing software package48422000 Software package suites48991000 Spreadsheet software package72212300 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services
Lot #2AdobeAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,000,000 exc. VAT · £2,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
48224000 Web page editing software package48422000 Software package suites
Lot #3Google for Education and Chrome OSAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£500,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £500,000 exc. VAT · £600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
48422000 Software package suites
Lot #4Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£3,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £3,000,000 exc. VAT · £3,600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
48422000 Software package suites48732000 Data security software package48987000 Debugging software package
Lot #5Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational SoftwareAwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£200,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £200,000 exc. VAT · £240,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
48422000 Software package suites
Lot #6Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£300,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 6 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £300,000 exc. VAT · £360,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)
48221000 Internet browsing software package48315000 Desktop-publishing software package48316000 Presentation software package48317000 Word-processing software package48318000 Scanner software package48422000 Software package suites

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 6 lots
Quality: 50%Price: 50%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality: 50%
  • Pricing: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Pricing
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open 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
29 Jan 2026, 16:18 GMT
Last source update
2 Jul 2026, 15:14 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 7 Jun 2026
Authority reference
CA17094
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-008191
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Data security software packageDebugging software packageDesktop-publishing software packageDocument creation software packageDocument creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development servicesInternet browsing software packagePresentation software packageScanner software packageSoftware package suitesSpreadsheet software package
+2 moreWeb page editing software packageWord-processing software package
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06125a Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: MultiQuote · Who buys & how to bid on MultiQuote
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
3 Mar 2026, 13:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
23 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

29 Jan 2026 → 2 Jul 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published266 days ago
    29 Jan 2026, 16:18 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by240 days ago
    23 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  3. Submission deadline233 days ago
    3 Mar 2026, 13:00 GMT
  4. Assessment summaries sent153 days ago
    22 May 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Contract starts137 days ago
    7 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by136 days ago
    7 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Latest notice published112 days ago
    2 Jul 2026, 15:14 BST

Notice history

7 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    29 Jan 2026, 16:18 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    22 May 2026, 18:01 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    22 May 2026, 18:01 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    6 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    18 Jun 2026, 12:53 BST
    UK7
  6. Contract details notice published
    26 Jun 2026, 15:41 BST
    UK7
  7. Contract details notice published
    2 Jul 2026, 15:14 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2026-05: 1 release · 22 May 2026
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 29 Jan 2026

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 6
Awarded value £12,000,0006 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 6413 from SMEs
Named bidders 14published on the award notice
Contracts signed 6latest 7 Jun 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Microsoft1 award
Academia Ltd, Insight Direct, Misco Technologies Limited, ODYSSEY EDUCATION LTDSME, Phoenix Software Ltd, Softcat Plc +4 morejoint awardLot: (1) Microsoft7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 · up to 6 Jun 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)£6,000,00020 May 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Adobe1 award
Academia Ltd, INTEGRATED TECH LTDSME, Misco Technologies Limited, ODYSSEY EDUCATION LTDSME, Phoenix Software Ltd, Softcat Plc +4 morejoint awardLot: (2) Adobe7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 · up to 6 Jun 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)£2,000,00020 May 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Google for Education and Chrome OS1 award
EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE LIMITED, INTEGRATED TECH LTDSME, Insight Direct, ODYSSEY EDUCATION LTDSME, Phoenix Software Ltd, Softcat Plc +4 morejoint awardLot: (3) Google for Education and Chrome OS7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 · up to 6 Jun 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)£500,00020 May 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)1 award
Academia Ltd, INTEGRATED TECH LTDSME, Insight Direct, ODYSSEY EDUCATION LTDSME, Phoenix Software Ltd, Softcat Plc +4 morejoint awardLot: (4) Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 · up to 6 Jun 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)£3,000,00020 May 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software1 award
Academia Ltd, Bromcom Computers PlcSME, Insight Direct, ODYSSEY EDUCATION LTDSME, Phoenix Software Ltd, Softcat Plc +4 morejoint awardLot: (5) Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 · up to 6 Jun 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)£200,00020 May 2026Awarded
Lot 6 · Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)1 award
Academia Ltd, INTEGRATED TECH LTDSME, Insight Direct, ODYSSEY EDUCATION LTDSME, Phoenix Software Ltd, Softcat Plc +4 morejoint awardLot: (6) Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)7 Jun 2026 – 6 Jun 2028 · up to 6 Jun 2030Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)£300,00020 May 2026Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Microsoft14final-stage tenders30—
2 · Adobe10final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one10—
3 · Google for Education and Chrome OS10final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one20—
4 · Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)10final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one20—
5 · Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software10final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one30—
6 · Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)10final-stage tenders · 13 at stage one20—

Who bid

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

Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-PPON: PZPR-8554-XHNX Procurement House, Leslie Hough Way, Salford, North West, M6 6AJContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

15 commercial parties on the notice · 13 awarded
  • Academia LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PHML-1185-LRVL 1 The Progression Centre, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, East of England, HP2 7DWContact name, email, phone
  • Bromcom Computers PlcAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PPZM-7486-ZJWH Rutland House, 44 Masons Hill, Bromley, London, BR2 9JGContact name, email, phone
  • European ElectroniqueAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PGNJ-7589-RBYP Forward House, Oakfields Industrial Estate, Eynsham, South East, OX29 4TTContact name, email, phone
  • IDNS Ltd.Bidder / tendererGB-COH: 02248449 1B Springfield Court, Summerfield Road, Bolton, North West, BL3 2NT
  • INTEGRATED TECH LTDAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PGYN-6183-RCDX 2 Manor Court, Church Lane, WELLINGBOROUGH, East Midlands, NN29 7TRContact name, email, phone
  • Insight Direct UK LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PVDG-2635-GTLY 4th Floor, The Charter Building, Charter Place, London, London, UB8 1JGContact name, email, phone
  • Levett Consultancy LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PMDB-2844-WCYD Essex Technology & Innovation Centre, The Gables, Ongar , East of England, CM5 0GAContact name, email, phone
  • Misco Technologies LimitedAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PZRD-4984-DMRQ www.misco.co.uk, 07105367, Wellingborough,, East Midlands, NN8 6ABContact name, email, phone
  • Odyssey Education LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PZHW-2764-WZYR The Centre, 3 St Mary's Rd, Luton, East of England, LU1 3JAContact name, email, phone
  • Phoenix Software LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PLJR-2682-VHWP Blenheim House, York Road, Pocklington, Yorkshire & Humber, YO42 1NSContact name, email, phone
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  • Softcat PLCAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PZRT-9169-TVMT Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, South East, SL7 1LWContact name, email, phone
  • Stone Technologies Ltd trading as Converge Technology SolutionsAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PBBD-1934-LTCY Granite One Hundred, Acton Gate, Stafford, West Midlands, ST18 9AAContact name, email, phone
  • SyncAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PRPD-2752-ZQDD Unit 2.3-2.4, Arbeta, Northampton Road, Manchester, North West, M40 5BPContact name, email, phone
  • VJ CLOUDTECH LTD LIMITEDBidder / tendererGB-COH: 16728087 33 chayely Park, SLOUGH, South East, SL1 2HX
  • boxxeAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PHHQ-9334-BQRH Floor 3 Artemis House , Eboracum Way, York, Yorkshire & Humber, YO31 7REContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (25)

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