UK Software Framework Contract Opportunity - £46M

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Published March 12th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

UK government agency CPC has published an open tender for a £46 million software framework contract. The opportunity is open to various public sector bodies and closes for applications on April 7, 2026.

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What changed

The UK's CPC ( a purchasing consortium) has issued an open tender notice for a new framework agreement valued at £46 million for corporate software and related services. The framework will cover ten lots, including financial management, HR, payroll, CRM, and educational software. It is accessible to CPC members, Local Authorities procuring for education, and the wider public sector.

Potential suppliers must register and submit tenders via the MultiQuote platform by April 7, 2026, at 1 pm. The contract is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2026, and conclude on August 31, 2028. While suitable for SMEs, it is not suitable for VCSEs. Interested parties should review the detailed requirements and submission process outlined in the notice.

What to do next

Review tender requirements for the £46M software framework.
Register on the MultiQuote platform if interested in bidding.
Submit tender applications by the closing date of April 7, 2026.

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Published date: 12 March 2026

Last edited date: 12 March 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 7 April 2026, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

Software package suites - 48422000

Location of contract

M6 6AJ

Value of contract

£46,000,000

Procurement reference

e0ea3712-cadb-46ec-ae11-46fadd8b03ea

Published date

12 March 2026

Closing date

7 April 2026

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 September 2026

Contract end date

31 August 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

What is an open procedure (above threshold)? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

CPC wish to establish a framework, using a Competitive Flexible Procedure, for the supply of Corporate Software and related products and services.
The framework will be open to members of CPC, listed at https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members, including future members meeting requirements at https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/about/how-to-join. It will also be accessible to Local Authorities procuring on behalf of Education, as detailed at https://www.local.gov.uk/. The wider public sector (WPS) may access the framework via Crescent Services. This framework is not intended to replace any existing arrangements with such organisations. WPS organisations that may utilise the framework include: Central Government departments, agencies, public bodies, Local Government, and Public Corporations, as listed at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations and https://www.local.gov.uk/ Eligible public sector bodies as detailed on the CPC website: https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/services/eligible-public-sector-bodies

Includes Lots:
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: Lot 10 - Integrated Management Software ("All-in-One" Platforms)

To access this competition:

Registered:
Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17358.

Not registered:
Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17358 as the reason for registration.

Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.