# CA17094 - CPC/RB/01/2025 - Software Licences & Associated Services for Academies and Schools

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited](/buyers/crescent-purchasing-consortium-limited/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Stone Technologies Ltd trading as Converge Technology Solutions](/suppliers/converge-technology-solutions/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £30,000
- Award date: 10 June 2026
- Published: 10 June 2026
- Contract start: 7 June 2026
- Contract end: 6 June 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 9045a35d-18ec-4f72-958c-7b40edd736fb-901545
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa40247f-facb-4291-84da-73987efbf99d

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9045a35d-18ec-4f72-958c-7b40edd736fb-901545)