Published date: 29 January 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Software package suites - 48422000
Location of contract
M6 6AJ
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
6deaf3ef-d9ac-416b-8bf8-32c85c21ebde
Published date
29 January 2026
Closing date
3 March 2026
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
7 June 2026
Contract end date
6 June 2028
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
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 0151 482 9230.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Rezia Begum
Address
Procurement House
Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
England
Telephone
0151 482 9230
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