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ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment

Starting Date
01/02/2025
Ending Date
31/01/2027
Extended End Date
31/01/2029
Tender Reference
CPC /JE/01/2023
Description

CPC’s ICT framework is for the supply and delivery of ICT hardware, peripherals such as desktop PCs, monitors, laptops, internet devices, software licenses and a range of services.

This framework has been simplified in terms of lots compared to the previous framework to make this even easier to use.

The framework also benefits from a Desktop calculator for Direct Award and well as a Further Competition Calculator for a Further Competition. Please see the User Guide in the associated documents section below, for further information.


Lots

The Framework Agreement is split into 2 lots as follows:

Lot 1 – Desktop PC and Portable Device Solutions

This Lot is for the provision of goods and services including but not limited to supply, and supply and installation (where required) for desktop computers (Tower, Small Form Micro and All In Ones), thin clients, laptops, notebooks, netbooks including Chromebooks, tablets, PDA’s, mobile internet devices (excluding mobile phones), high performance and gaming / eSports desktops and laptops, and all other related products including ICT furniture. The scope includes, new as well as, refurbished equipment and remanufactured equipment, bespoke equipment, new and emerging ICT hardware. Services include but are not limited to installation, imaging services, maintenance services, other relevant services including asset tagging, mobile device management, training & support for all solutions.

The lot also includes equipment and peripherals not limited to charging carts, docking stations and storage trolleys, printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and mice, including both wired and wireless, virtual reality equipment, gaming equipment, headphones, earphones, external hard drives, memory upgrades, speakers, spares, cables, components & accessories including locks and brackets, carry cases, memory sticks, telephone handsets (not complete systems) and other related products, including new and emerging technologies. The lot also covers the provision of software, where sold with equipment.

Please note this lot excludes Apple products.

 Lot 2 - Apple Solutions

This Lot is for the provision of goods and services including but not limited to supply, and supply and installation for a range of Apple Solutions including desktops, laptops, keyboards and mice including both wired and wireless, monitors, thin clients, tablets, charging carts, docking stations, accessories and cables, new as well as refurbished equipment, and remanufactured equipment, new and emerging Apple technologies , maintenance services, other relevant services including asset tagging, mobile device management and training & support for all solutions.The lot also covers the provision of software, where sold with equipment.

Benefits
    1. Save money due to economies of scale
    2. Options of direct award and further competition – calculators available to support with awarding the contract
    3. Free standard delivery (Charges maybe applicable for non- standard delivery but this is to be agreed prior to dispatch between the Supplier and Member).
    4. Fully vetted suppliers who can provide advice on specifications and use
    5. Contract managed centrally with KPIs in place
    6. Compliant with the UK Public Contracts Regulations
    7. Pre-agreed Call Off  terms and conditions


  1. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism
How to Use

Please read the User Guide to find out how to use the framework. The recommended route is to complete a further competition. Direct award is also available. You also have the option to use the desktop calculator for direct award or further competition calculator when completing a procurement exercise through this framework. 

Get a Quote

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 £214,904.00

Get a Quote

If your purchase exceeds £214,904.00, 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

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

Associated Documentation
  • Call Off Terms & Conditions Essential
    Having selected your chosen supplier, orders can be placed via the Call-Off Contract Terms and Conditions. Your preferred supplier will populate the Call-Off Contract terms and conditions with the full details of your requirement and then present you with completed Call-Off contract terms and conditions for signature.
  • Framework User Guide Essential
    This 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.
Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this Framework is Crescent Purchasing Consortium.

Jane Edwards

Procurement Manager

[email protected]

0161 8231860