A framework to deliver your entire Communications Solutions covering Unified Communications, Telephony, Networking Services and more as well as a one stop shop lot.
- Starting Date
- 16/12/2022
- Ending Date
- 15/12/2025
- Extended End Date
- 15/12/2026
- Tender Reference
- CPC/DU/TELE/02
- Regulation
- Public Contract Regulations 2015
- Eligible customers
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- Description
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Communications Solutions Framework (REF:CPC/DU/TELE/02). This framework has been developed for the education sector to provide a comprehensive set of telecommunications and associated communication supplies, services and solutions to support CPC members with all of their requirements in relation to Communications Solutions, large or small.
The lot structure was developed to a comprehensive suite of solutions across five Lots to cover every eventuality and requirement.
Other benefits of using this framework are:
• Efficient and easy to use
• Quicker route for procurement
• Reduced timescales and costs
• Dedicated framework user guide and resources
• Contract manager support
• National coverage
• Pre-agreed terms and conditions
- Benefits
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- Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism
Compliant with Public Contract Regulations
Value for money and competition with a choice of Supplier
Direct Award & Further Competition routes available
Efficient and easy to use
Reduced procurement timescales & costs
Bespoke framework user guide & further competition templates
Contract manager assistance & support
- How to Use
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Members have the option of appointing their preferred supplier through Further Competition and Direct Award.
- Register as a buyer on Find a Tender Service
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Important Procurement Act 2023 requirement
It is very important for CPC members to register on the new Find a Tender Service to create your organisation’s unique procurement identifier, known as an API Key. You then need to add the API Key to your profile on our MultiQuote eSender portal to run compliant mini competitions for our frameworks. It is a requirement under Procurement Act 2023 that relevant notices are published to the Find a Tender Service and MultiQuote can only publish your notices if you have added your API Key. See our Find a tender service registration web page for a step-by-step guide on how to register.
- Get a Quote
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The CPC Quote Tool makes it easy to perform and manage a further competition exercise on this Framework. It's free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on purchases that fall below £207,720.00
If your purchase exceeds £207,720.00, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about the CPC Sourcing Cloud.
- Direct Award
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Direct award is best suited to procurements such as (but not limited to):
- Low value / low complexity requirements
- Where goods or services are exclusive to one supplier / provider
- Continuity or additions to existing goods or services
- Urgent / one-off requirements
- Framework Lots
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- Associated Documentation
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Further Competition Template EssentialThe attached template document should assist you with running your further competition and once completed should be sent to all suppliers on the relevant framework lot.
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Framework Order Form
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Framework User Guide EssentialThis is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids.
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Access Agreement Document
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Direct Award Desk Top Calculator EssentialFor desktop exercise to identify preferred supplier
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- Contract Management
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The contracting authority for this Framework is Crescent Purchasing Consortium with Dukefield Procurement.
The Department for Education (DfE) recommend this Framework to Schools and Academies.