AwardedAwarded 7 June 2026

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

Crescent Purchasing Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

Crescent Purchasing Limited awarded IT and software work to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, Phoenix Software Limited and Academia Ltd and 10 others on 7 June 2026.

The notice gives a value of £12,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 7 June 2026.

It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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/).

Lots

LotTradeValue
Microsoft
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
What this lot covers

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Microsoft software products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility and Security, Windows, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 Backup and Advanced Threat Protection and Azure Agreement types including but not limited to: • Microsoft Enterprise Education Subscription (EES) Agreement / Campus Agreements • Select Plus Agreements • Open Value Subscription Agreements (OVS) • Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) including perpetual software • and any future Microsoft Agreement types

IT services and software£6,000,000
Adobe
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
What this lot covers

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Adobe software products including but not limited to VIP Creative Cloud, Acrobat Document Cloud and Services, Adobe Captivate, Presenter Video Express, Adobe Presenter, Adobe Dimension, Framemaker, Robohelp, Adobe Technical Communication Suite. Agreement types including but not limited to: • Enterprise Term License Agreements (ETLA) including Site Licenses, Multi-Site Licenses or Unlimited Licenses • Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) Agreements (perpetual licenses) • Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) • VIP Agreements (for named user/device licenses) • and any future Adobe Agreement types

IT services and software£2,000,000
Google for Education and Chrome OS
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
What this lot covers

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: - The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Google software products including but not limited to Google Workspace software ranges, Google Meet Hardware Licenses, Google Voice, Digital signage software with Firestick, Google Workspace, Data Security, Backup and Recovery Software, Google integration software and Chrome Operating Systems.

IT services and software£500,000
Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
What this lot covers

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future Data Security, Backup and Recovery software for business continuity including but not limited to Absolute Software, Acronis, Arc Serve, Commvault, COMODO, Datto, Eset, F5, Forcepoint, FortiGate, Panda Security, Solar Winds, Sonicwall, Sophos, Trend, Veeam and other Data Security, Backup and Recovery software.

IT services and software£3,000,000
Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
What this lot covers

This lot includes but is not limited to the following: The initial supply and renewal of all current and future software covering but not limited to music and film editing software, speech recognition software, other educational learning and resource packages including but not limited to similarity detection software, subject specific software and multi disciplines, packages for students, teachers and parents including any mobile applications, learning journals, records and ePortfolio software. AI/BI, software, development software, design and graphics software. Mobile Device / Enterprise Management Software. Virtualisation and cloud computing software and Integration software.

IT services and software£200,000
Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 6 covers all the requirements detailed under lots 1-5 as above and is aimed at Members whose requirements covers more than two lots. Members may use lot 6 for such requirements or split their requirements and go out under the relevant lots as per their requirement.

IT services and software£300,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Phoenix Software Limited
Academia Ltd (SME)
Boxxe Limited
Softcat plc
Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions
Misco Technologies Ltd
Odyssey Education Ltd (SME)
Sync
Levett Consultancy Ltd (SME)
14 bids received
Microsoft£6,000,000
Awarded 20 May 2026
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Phoenix Software Limited
Academia Ltd (SME)
Boxxe Limited
Softcat plc
Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions
Misco Technologies Ltd
Odyssey Education Ltd (SME)
Sync
Integrated Tech Ltd
13 bids received
Adobe£2,000,000
Awarded 20 May 2026
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Phoenix Software Limited
Boxxe Limited
Softcat plc
European Electronique Ltd (SME)
Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions
Odyssey Education Ltd (SME)
Sync
Levett Consultancy Ltd (SME)
Integrated Tech Ltd
13 bids received
Google for Education and Chrome OS£500,000
Awarded 20 May 2026
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Phoenix Software Limited
Academia Ltd (SME)
Boxxe Limited
Softcat plc
Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions
Odyssey Education Ltd (SME)
Sync
Levett Consultancy Ltd (SME)
Integrated Tech Ltd
13 bids received
Data Security, Backup and Recovery (excluding Microsoft, Adobe, Google and Chrome Software)£3,000,000
Awarded 20 May 2026
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Phoenix Software Limited
Academia Ltd (SME)
Boxxe Limited
Softcat plc
Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions
Bromcom Computers PLC (SME)
Odyssey Education Ltd (SME)
Sync
Levett Consultancy Ltd (SME)
13 bids received
Other Off the Shelf Software including Educational Software£200,000
Awarded 20 May 2026
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Phoenix Software Limited
Academia Ltd (SME)
Boxxe Limited
Softcat plc
Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions
Odyssey Education Ltd (SME)
Sync
Levett Consultancy Ltd (SME)
Integrated Tech Ltd
13 bids received
Multi-Purpose Lot (For Lots 1-5)£300,000
Awarded 20 May 2026
7 June 2026 to 6 June 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 008191-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 048288-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 057543-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 060474-2026
  5. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 062370-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

27

Awards

9

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From notice 008191-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 January 2026, last updated 2 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.