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Education Framework

Name of Framework :

Software for Educational Institutions

Code: RM623

Framework Description:

The Software for Educational Institutions Framework provides a vehicle for educational institutions throughout the UK to procure a wide range of software and related services including:

  • - Operating Systems
  • - Office Productivity, Misc. Application and Database
  • - Design, Development and Testing Tools
  • - Network Software, Security and Maintenance
  • - Utilities, Data storage and Management
  • - ERP and Management Information Software

Services offered by suppliers in support include:

  • - Software Sourcing
  • - Purchasing Advice
  • - Post Sales Technical Support
  • - Training
  • - Licence Management

The framework is a joint offering between Buying Solutions and BECTA. It replaces the previous Becta software licensing Framework, which expired in October 2010.

Potential customers eligible to use the Framework include individual educational institutions (including some in the post-16 sector), local education partnerships, local authorities and central government departments.

For further information please contact the Buying Solutions Software Category team via the Buying Solutions service desk.

Start/End Dates

Start date -       9/10/2008 

End date -        7/10/2012

OJEU Date

May 2008

Accessing Product Information

If you wish to access the product information then please access the software area of the Product Store selecting the link within the following text:

"If you are purchasing software for the education sector, please enter the Education area".

Please note: Only the appropriate educational users will be eligible for access and customers will be required to be logged in to view the information.

If you have any queries regarding access then please contact our Customer Service Desk on email address: info@buyingsolutions.gsi.gov.uk

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