CA17094 - CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools
This tender has been awarded
Awarded to Stone Technologies Ltd trading as Converge Technology Solutions — £30,000
About This Opportunity
Procurement notice from Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited (United Kingdom, education & training): CA17094 - CPC/RB/01/2025. Estimated value GBP 14.4M.
This is a supplies contract in the education and training and information and communication technology sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 14.4 million.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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/).
Includes 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 (For Lots 1-5)
To access this competition:
Registered:
Login to https: //suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17094.
Not registered:
Visit https: //suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17094 as the reason for registration.
Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.. CPV: Software package suites (48422000). Procedure: Open procedure. Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 5, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 6deaf3ef-d9ac-416b-8bf8-32c85c21ebde. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited has issued 43 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 9 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
Stone Technologies Ltd trading as Converge Technology Solutions was awarded the contract for £30,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 6deaf3ef-d9ac-416b-8bf8-32c85c21ebde when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Stone Technologies Ltd trading as Converge Technology Solutions. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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