Corporate Software and Related Products and Services Framework 2026

Our Corporate Software & Related Products and Services Framework covers the following areas. 

• Lot 1      Financial Management Software
• Lot 2      Human Resource Software 
• Lot 3      Payroll System Software
• Lot 4      Management Information Systems (MIS) 
• Lot 5      Management Software and Applications (excluding MIS) 
• Lot 6      Educational Learning / Teaching Software, Platforms and Applications 
• Lot 7      Workflow and Process Automation Solutions
• Lot 8      Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems 
• Lot 9      Estates Management Software 
• Lot 10    Integrated Management Software (“All-in-One” Platforms) 

Full details of the lot scope are contained within the User Guide. This scope has been expanded considerably compared to the previous agreement. To achieve best value and to simplify the process it is highly recommend that members carry out pre-market engagement with all suppliers by lot, for their requirement prior to developing their final documentation and specifications. There is a pre-market engagement section within the User Guide to help you. 

Please note: CPC have other software frameworks should this not meet your requirements: Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/frameworks/software-licenses-associated-services-for-academies-and-schools-2026) Software Licence Resellers Agreement for Colleges (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/frameworks/software-license-reseller-agreement-slra-for-colleges)

• Efficient, streamlined procurement process
• Free templates such as a further competition template and user guide
• Call-off Conditions of Contract set at framework level; no need to review complex supplier terms and conditions
• Free ad hoc advice from the dedicated Framework Manager
• Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. 
• Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism
• Full compliance with the UK Procurement Act 2023
1. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

You have two options when using this framework agreement that comply with UK Public Contract Regulations:

1. Conduct a Full Further-competition exercise utilising the Further Competition Document template and step-by-step guide provided within the User Guide 
2. Direct award – please use the Direct Award tool that is available on the framework page

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.

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

Get a Quote

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 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

Make a Direct Award