ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework

This framework is the amalgamation of two previous framework agreements into one:

• ICT Networking and Storage Solutions Framework Agreement, Reference CPC/JE/01/2020
• Outsourced ICT Framework Agreement, Reference CPC/LO/01/2021

The framework agreement includes but is not limited to the supply of a wide range of networking equipment and infrastructure including installation services where required by members / wider public sector authorities. 

The agreement also incorporates storage, support services for networks and infrastructure, ICT Consultancy and Outsourced ICT Services. 

The lots are as follows:

• Lot 1 – On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot)
• Lot 2 – Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions (Specialist Lot)
• Lot 3 – Multi-Purpose Lot – For on Premise, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions
• Lot 4 - Outsourced ICT Services

Please note there is greater detail on each lot in the user guide.

As of 02.02.26 Boxxe has aquired CAE Technologies on Lot 1.

• Reduction in procurement timescales and costs including Further Competition Calculators
• Savings through economies of scale
• Direct Award and Further Competition available
• Long term relationships and greater opportunity to deliver added value and innovation
• Opportunities to deliver social value and improved community impacts
• Opportunities for early supplier involvement to manage risk and improve outcomes
• Compliant with the UK Public Contracts Regulations
1. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

The framework can be utilised in the following ways:

• Further Competition - Members may choose to utilise the further competition template. Please allow suppliers a minimum of 2 weeks to respond to requests (or 3 weeks for a longer term/more complex requirement)
• Further Competition Using a Further Competition Calculator
• Direct Award - where the terms laid down in the agreement are sufficiently precise to cover the members’ particular requirement and the most economically advantageous offer can be easily identified, the member can award the call-off without reopening competition. This method is recommended for ad-hoc, low value and/or low risk purchases, and members are encouraged to reference the framework to ensure they are obtaining framework pricing and terms

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