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# Outsourced ICT Framework Agreement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/outsourced-ict-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-029587). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC): "Outsourced ICT Framework Agreement". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £100,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 29 Mar 2021, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: suppliers.multiquote.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/crescent-purchasing-consortium-cpc-GB-FTS-108151)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £100,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 29 March 2021 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Computer back-up services, Computer network services, Computer upgrade services, Computer-related professional services, Data network management services (+21 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/outsourced-ict-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-029587#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-029587`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/outsourced-ict-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-029587#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [suppliers.multiquote.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsuppliers.multiquote.com)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/outsourced-ict-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-029587#participate

## Description
CPC are seeking to create a framework on behalf of educational establishments for ICT Outsourcery, covering services and consultancy. This process looks to appoint service providers capable of providing on-site and remote ICT services in addition to independent consultancy with a view to appoint such service providers.

This tender will be available to all current and future members of CPC: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools
The tender is also available for NWUPC members: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members 
EANI (Education Authority Northern Ireland) www.eani.org.uk/ and the following UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations): https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Lot 1: Outsourced ICT Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50312310, 50312600, 50312610, 50312620, 50324000, 72000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £95,000,000
- **Description:** This lot covers all services involved in providing an outsourced managed service for information communication technology. This includes but is not limited to:
•	Remote and on-site service provision for proactive and reactive support including monito...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2: Outsourced ICT Consultancy
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 72000000, 72100000, 72120000, 72222300, 72227000, 72228000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £5,000,000
- **Description:** This lot is specifically for consultancy and design services where a solution is yet to be defined. The purpose of this lot is to attract independent consultants who can utilise expertise from a technical standpoint, offering objective recommendation...

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Lot 1: Outsourced ICT Services (active)
  - Award id: `012147-2021-CA8378-1`
  - Supplier(s): **BCN Group Ltd, Computeam, Computer Systems in Education (CSE) (+7 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-182820`, `GB-FTS-17213`, `GB-FTS-158281`, `GB-FTS-18046`, `GB-COH-01704440`, `GB-FTS-75320`, `GB-FTS-185937`, `GB-FTS-125942`, `GB-FTS-18049`, `GB-FTS-12511`
  - Value: £95,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2: Outsourced ICT Consultancy (active)
  - Award id: `012147-2021-CA8378-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Deloitte LLP, EVR Consulting Limited, NOVATIA SERVICES LIMITED (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186958`, `GB-FTS-18051`, `GB-FTS-18053`, `GB-FTS-28951`, `GB-FTS-128547`, `GB-COH-755349015`
  - Value: £5,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (2)
- **Contract:** Lot 1: Outsourced ICT Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £95,000,000
  - Signed Date: 31/05/2021

- **Contract:** Lot 2: Outsourced ICT Consultancy (active)
  - Signed Value: £5,000,000
  - Signed Date: 31/05/2021

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F012147-2021)
- **Last Source Update:** 2021-06-01T09:36:19.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T04:50:29.165Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-029587