Academia? Why the excellent reputation?
We supply software licensing, hardware and services to
UK academic and charitable organisations. We have dedicated account managers that specialise in providing the highest level of customer care, with access to
business units offering knowledge and expertise in Apple, design, music, pro video, software asset management
and security. Add in our competitive pricing, experienced, qualified staff and you've got a one-stop shop for schools, universities, colleges and charities in search of leading products and the very best service.
Academia National & Regional Frameworks
Academia is a supplier under a growing number of public sector framework agreements.
Under EU Directive 2004/18/EC- public sector organisations are required to make use of framework agreements
when spending public funds. We are finding that purchasing consortia are increasing framework agreements in
a bid to drive efficiency in the sector.
Government Procurement Service – Software for educational establishments framework
(RM 623) Oct 2008 – Oct 2012
The Government Procurement Service (formerly Buying Solutions) is the leading procurement service organisation for the
UK. And is a non-profit executive agency of the office of Government Commerce in the Treasury.
The 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's
• Design, development and testing tools
• Network software, security and maintenance
• Utilities, data storage and management
• ERP and management information software
HEANET - Framework agreement for the provision of Mac OS operating hardware and software
July 2010- July 2012
HEAnet Ltd is Ireland’s national education and research network. HEAnet provides internet services for Ireland’s universities,
institutes of technology and other educational and research organisations, as well as all primary and secondary schools.
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) - Framework for desktop hardware and peripherals
April 2011 – April 2013
The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is owned and run on behalf of the further education sector. The CPC represents
the interests of over 700 further education colleges, academies and schools throughout the UK.
We hold frameworks in the following LOTS;
Lot 2 – Laptops, netbooks and tablets
Lot 5 – Maintenance and support
Lot 6 – Apple equipment
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) - Framework for Software Licensing
April 2009 – April 2012
Academia are a framework supplier to the CPC under their software licensing agreement covering a broad base
of software requirements.
University of Nottingham – Framework for the supply of Apple equipment, and onsite support
April 2010 - April 2014 (sole supplier agreement)
Academia hold a framework agreement with the University of Nottingham, as a sole supplier of Apple goods and services.
The University of Nottingham chose Academia as we were able to offer competitive pricing, asset management, onsite
support; and integration with the Universitie's eprocurement system – Sciquest.
NEUPC – Framework to supply and install broadcast standard video and audio capture;
editing equipment, and integrate systems within higher education environments.
June 2011 – June 2013
The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) is one of several UK higher education purchasing consortia.
Utilising a partnering approach the NEUPC operates as a centralised structure for over twenty members.
Scotland Excel – Framework for supply and delivery of education software
August 2009 – August 2012 Ref: 25/09 PC/3 Scotland Excel is the centre of procurement expertise for the local Government/Authority sector in Scotland.
Established in 2008, our remit is to work collaboratively with members and suppliers in raising procurement standards,
secure best value for customers and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector procurement in Scotland.
A full range of software titles covered by the framework is available upon request.
NIELB – Framework for the supply of MAC OS based computer hardware and software.
Northern Ireland Education and Library Boards Contract Ref: 50838 (Managed By SELB)
Dec 2010 – Dec 2011 (extendable to 2013)
Education at a local level in Northern Ireland is administered by five education and library boards covering different geographical areas. This framework agreement provides a platform for primary schools, colleges, universities and charities/non profit’s in Northern Ireland to procure Apple hardware and software.
But whilst that’s what we do, it’s how we do it that
makes the difference...
Academia complies fully with ISO 9001: That means ourstandards of excellence are second to none, and monitored rigorously. Couple this with the superb products for which we’re
known, and you begin to understand why we’ve become the supplier that ever more people
turn to first, when they need software, hardware or training they can rely on. So it’s both our integrity and the quality of service for which we’re renowned that have driven our rapid, sure footed business growth.