Software package and information systems

Tender description

This is a re-tender of the current software licenses – academies & schools framework which was originally tendered for at the beginning of 2014 and launched to CPC members in July 2014. The new framework will be available to all schools & academies who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php The new framework will be split into 4 lots and will run for an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend by 2 possible 1 year extensions. CPC membership is open to the entire education sector, details of which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools Including but not limited to the initial supply and renewal of a range of Microsoft licensing types. This lot also covers additional services associated with Microsoft licensing including but not limited to the identification of types of licenses required, providing ongoing advice, through to deployment of the licenses and ongoing support and guidance to ensure members have the correct licensing solution for their institution Including but not limited to the initial supply and renewal of a range of Adobe licensing types. This lot also covers additional services associated with Adobe licensing including but not limited to the identification of types of licenses required, providing ongoing advice, through to deployment of the licenses and ongoing support and guidance to ensure members have the correct licensing solution for their institution Including but not limited to the initial supply and renewal of a range of other off the shelf software ranging from security, antivirus and backup software through to music /film editing software and speech recognition software. This lot also covers additional services associated with software licensing including but not limited to the identification of types of licenses required, providing ongoing advice, through to deployment of the licenses and ongoing support and guidance to ensure members have the correct licensing solution for their institution. Tenderers that are successful in lots 1, 2 and 3 will be awarded a place on this lot.