Six of the best selected for education framework

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium picks six VARs to supply more than 100 education establishments with IT accessories and peripherals

Six IT suppliers have won a place on a new education framework that is worth between £26m and £60m over the next two years.

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) has selected Softcat, Insight, XMA, Misco, Primo IT and Quadrant Visual Solutions as part of its ITRAP Framework agreement to supply IT-related parts and accessories to more than 100 higher and further education institutes in the UK.

SUPC also retains the option to extend the framework for a further two years.

Andy Bruen, public sector frameworks manager at Softcat, said it was the first year the VAR has been selected. “Softcat is delighted to have been awarded a place as a supplier. We felt this appointment was critical for the continued progression of Softcat’s brand in the higher and further education market space, and reaffirms our commitment to broadening our engagement within the sector.

“We will be looking to bring a refreshing change for the universities procuring their IT accessories and peripherals through the agreement,” he added.

CRN was awaiting a comment from SUPC as this article was published.