ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment - Crescent Services Limited

Why buy from the National Public Sector Framework?

This 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.

It was awarded on 1st February 2025 and runs to 31st January 2027 with a possible extension to 31st January 2029.

The framework provides added value throughout when compared to other public sector frameworks. The framework is:

Designed by experts

This framework has been developed by experts in the field who have many years of operational experience across a range of public sector organisations

Comprehensive

The framework offers the opportunity to contract with the main providers of ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment

Safe

The framework is compliant with The Public Contracts Regulations when it is used according to the guidance provided
You can be sure that our list of pre-vetted suppliers are of the highest quality and have been through a rigorous selection process in order to get on to the framework

Supportive

A dedicated help desk service is available to users of the framework. The service helps users to use the framework and offers advice on the mini-competition process and contract management issues. In addition to the help desk, the framework has a further competition support service which can:
- Undertake a further competition on behalf of a framework user (if the user doesn’t have the skills or the resources to undertake the further competition themselves)

Or:

Provide a further competition documentation review service to ensure the documentation is fit for purpose prior to commencement of the further competition