Framework Owner – Crescent Purchasing Consortium
Framework Type – Framework
Framework Term – 2 + 2 years
Framework Scope –
This framework agreement has been designed to provide schools and academies with a one-stop solution for buying a range of computer software licences and associated services, including:
- Academic software licences for schools and academies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, Avid, Acronis, Corel, Nuance, and VMWare
- Security, web-monitoring and anti-virus software such as Sophos, Symantec and Kaspersky
- Specialist education and learning management software
- Software support, maintenance and upgrades
- Professional services and software licensing support including software auditing services
The software licenses and associated services are available across four lots:
- Lot 1 – Microsoft – This lot includes but is not limited to the following services: the initial supply and renewal of a range of Microsoft licensing types plus it covers additional services associated with Microsoft licensing including; the identification of types of licenses required, providing ongoing advice, deployment of licenses, ongoing support and guidance to ensure members have the correct licensing solution for their institution.
- Lot 2 – Adobe – This lot includes but is not limited to the following services: the initial supply and renewal of a range of Adobe licensing types plus it covers additional services associated with Adobe licensing including: the identification of types of licenses required, providing ongoing advice, deployment of licenses, ongoing support and guidance to ensure members have the correct licensing solution for their institution.
- Lot 3 – Other off the Shelf Software – This lot includes but is not limited to the following services: the initial supply and renewal of a range of other off the shelf software ranging from security, antivirus and backup software through to music/film editing software and speech recognition software. It also covers additional services associated with software licensing including: the identification of types of licenses required, providing ongoing advice, deployment of licenses, ongoing support and guidance to ensure members have the correct licensing solution for their institution.
- Lot 4 – One Stop Shop – Suppliers that were successful in lots 1 – 3 have been awarded a place on lot 4 which offers a one stop shop.
Dates
Tender PIN Date | |
Tender Pre-engagement Date | |
Tender Release | |
Tender Close | |
Tender Award | 9th August 2018 |
Framework Start Date | 9th August 2018 |
Framework End Date | 8th August 2020 |
Framework Extension Date | 8th August 2022 |
Suppliers Awarded
Lot 1 – Microsoft
- Academia
- Bechtle Direct
- Insight Direct
- Phoenix Software
- SBL Softbox
- Softcat
- Stone Computers
- XMA
Lot 2 – Adobe
- Bechtle Direct
- Insight Direct
- Phoenix Software
- Pugh Computers
- Pure Technology Group
- SBL Softbox
- Softcat
- Stone Computers
Lot 3 – Other off the Shelf Software
Lot 4 – One Stop Shop
- Academia
- Bechtle Direct
- Insight Direct
- Phoenix Software
- Softcat
- Stone Computers
- Virtue Technologies
- XMA
Lot 4 – Other
- Bechtle Direct
- Insight Direct
- Phoenix Software
- Softcat
- Stone Computers