CPC’s contracts pipeline shows the CPC frameworks which will be retendered and our new upcoming frameworks. It is designed to help CPC suppliers prepare for future contract opportunities and assist any organisation wishing to bid for a CPC tender and become a CPC supplier. The pipeline also provides CPC members with an overview of which CPC procurement frameworks are due to launch soon.
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Communication and Connectivity Products and Services Framework
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Tender Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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December 2026
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This tender was published under Multiquote reference CA18183, and is currently being evauated |
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Building Cleaning
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Tender Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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March 2027
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The tender for Building Cleaning is now available. The new framework will be an Open framework and we are using a competitive flexible procedure. STAGE 1 - Conditions of Participation deadline is 15th September 2026. |
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Outsourced Catering Services 5
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Tender Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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October 2026
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This tender is now closed and is being evaluated. The new framework is due to go live in October 2026. |
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HR, Payroll and DBS Screening Services 2
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Tender Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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November 2026
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The publication of the Invitation to Tender was the 3rd June 2026. Closing date for submission of bids was Wednesday 1st July 2026 Details of this opportunity via Finder A Tender. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052242-2026? Evalaution of the bids received is now concluded with Contract start scheduled for October/November 2026. The contract will be for three years with an optional extension of 12 months. |
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Security Equipment & Associated Services
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Tender Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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October 2026
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This opportunity was published under Multiquote reference CA1829 and is currently in the process of being evaluated. The framework is due to go live towards the end of October. |
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Construction & Capital Works Framework
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Tender Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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July 2026
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Stage 2 - ITT underway. The MultiQuote Project Reference is - CA16292 This Request For Engagement Notice relates to the UK1: Pipeline notice (2025/S 000-028856) that was published on 30 May 2025. |
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Corporate Software & Related Products and Services Framework
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Tender Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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August 2026
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This tender opportunity was published under Multiquotre reference CA17358. Evaluation is now in progress |
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Estates and Facilities Professional Services (DPS)
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Tender Available
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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January 2023
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The DPS is being managed through the MultiQuote platform (Project Ref: CA11274), interested parties will need to create an account for their organisation (if not already setup) and then navigate to the opportunity using the project reference via the “Opportunity Search” tool on the dashboard. Once located, you will then need to download and complete the “Invitation to Participate (ITP)” document. Once complete, upload all documentation to the portal and click submit. The DPS went live on 9 January 2023 and will run until 8 January 2028. Bidders should take note of the checklist included within the ITP document and ensure all necessary documentation has been submitted with their application. |
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EPOS Systems (Electronic Point of Sale) (DPS)
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Tender Available
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TUCO Ltd
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April 2025
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This DPS is available for new applicants. Interested suppliers should register on the InTend Portal, where documents will be available: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home Please contact TUCO for more information: https://www.tuco.ac.uk/procurement/frameworks/epos-systems |
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Vending DPS
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Tender Available
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TUCO Ltd
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October 2024
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The 2025 TUCO Vending DPS is now live: https://www.tuco.ac.uk/procurement/frameworks/vending-machine-services-concepts-innovation-dps-vending-2025 New suppliers who are interested in applying for this agreement, please visit the In-Tend e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home and express interest in the Vending Machine Services, and Vending Machine Concepts and Innovation DPS (2025 – 2029) project. The documents will be made available to you. |
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Utilities Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
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Tender Available
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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April 2025
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This DPS is open for new applicants. Interested suppliers should first register on the Government's Find a Tender Platform: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search Applicants can access the Invitation to Participate (ITP) through the Multiquote Portal, and suppliers should ensure that their PPON (Public Procurement Organisation Number, allocated when registering on the Find a Tender Platform) is included within their organisation details on Multiquote: https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx The ITP is available under Multiquote reference: CA15344 |
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Minor Works 2 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
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Tender Available
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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April 2025
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The DPS is being managed through the MultiQuote platform (Project Ref: CA15362), interested parties will need to create an account for their organisation (if not already setup) and then navigate to the opportunity using the project reference via the “Opportunity Search” tool on the dashboard. Once located, you will then need to download and complete the “Invitation to Participate (ITP)” document. Once complete, upload all documentation to the portal and click submit. The DPS went live on 1 July 25 and will run until 23 February 2029. Bidders should take note of the checklist included within the ITP document and ensure all necessary documentation has been submitted with their application. |
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Food Waste Management Services DPS
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Tender Available
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TUCO Ltd
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October 2021
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Applications for this DPS remain open. Please ensure you have an InTend account and the documents will be accessible to interested suppliers: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home. |
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Student Transport Services (DPS)
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Tender Available
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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February 2024
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The DPS is being managed through the MultiQuote platform (Project Ref: CA13292), interested parties will need to create an account for their organisation (if not already setup) and then navigate to the opportunity using the project reference via the “Opportunity Search” tool on the dashboard. Once located, you will then need to download and complete the “Invitation to Participate (ITP)” document. Once complete, upload all documentation to the portal and click submit. The DPS went live on 6 February 2024 and will run until 05 February 2029. Bidders should take note of the checklist included within the ITP document and ensure all necessary documentation has been submitted with their application. |
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Leasing Services (DPS)
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Tender Available
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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November 2022
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Tender reference CA10962 |
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Building Materials, Tools and Hardware Supplies
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Preliminary Market Engagement Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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December 2026
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The preliminary market engagement window has now closed, and documents for the framework retender are being compiled |
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Office and Education Supplies
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Preliminary Market Engagement Closed
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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July 2027
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Preliminary market engagament process was published under Multiquote reference CA18322. Tender documents are currently in the process of being compiled. |
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Total Facilities Management Services
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Not Started
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Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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May 2026
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Work to commence shortly |
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Sustainable Fleet Solutions
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Archived
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NWUPC
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October 2026
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Work to commence shortly |
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