Access education sector frameworks, procurement consultancy services and support all in one place with CPC.
We're a registered charity that gives back to the education sector.
Frameworks
Do it yourself with CPC's 88 compliant frameworks with 16 approved by the DfE, for all your buying needs.
Consultancy
We can help you procure compliantly with our not for profit procurement consultancy services such as tender support and on site placements.
Procurement Act
The Procurement Act 2023 will come into force on 24th February 2025 and we can help you prepare for this once in a generation shift in focus for public sector spend.
Charity
Each year our Charity reinvests any surpluses back into the education sector, with over £1.56m having been invested since launching in 2019.
CPC framework agreements
Get value for money when you buy products and services through our 88 education sector procurement frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems (DPS).
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View details for AudiovisualAudiovisual
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View details for CateringCatering
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View details for Estates & FacilitiesEstates & Facilities
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View details for Furniture & FurnishingsFurniture & Furnishings
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View details for ICT & TelecomsICT & Telecoms
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View details for LibraryLibrary
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View details for Office Supplies & EquipmentOffice Supplies & Equipment
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View details for Printing & MarketingPrinting & Marketing
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View details for Professional ServicesProfessional Services
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View details for Teaching Materials & EquipmentTeaching Materials & Equipment
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View details for Travel & AccommodationTravel & Accommodation
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We can run your tenders for you
Our procurement team are ready to manage your tenders for any service or product you require! We can manage multiple tenders and we have extensive procurement experience in multiple marketplaces to help you save time and money.
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We provide onsite procurement support
A procurement specialist will organise your contract management, tendering needs, contracts registers, expenditure reviews and more. You will receive a service that is tailored to the needs of your institution from ½ a day to 5 days a week.
Get free procurement support
With your free CPC membership you get many benefits including access to expert industry knowledge. It is part of our charity's commitment to advancing education and research in procurement for the education sector.
- Free advisory service.
- Get 1 to 1 procurement advice from a dedicated Regional Procurement Advisor.
- Contract management expertise.
- Talk to our friendly contract managers about CPC frameworks and suppliers.
- Procurement training courses.
- Upskill at a time that suits you with CPC's fully-funded CPD accredited training courses.
DfE approved
The Department for Education recommend 16 CPC frameworks due to proven savings, compliancy and ease of use. Savings of up to 43% have been achieved!
- Building Cleaning
- Communications Solutions
- Corporate Software & Related Products and Services Framework Agreement
- Estates and Facilities Professional Services DPS
- HR, Payroll & Employee Screening Framework
- ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment
- ICT Networking and Storage Solutions
- Insurance and Associated Services for Academies & Schools
- Legal Services
- Multifunctional Devices and Digital Transformation Solutions
- Outsourced Catering Services
- Outsourced ICT
- Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools
- Staff Absence Protection & Reimbursement
- Stationery, Paper and Education Supplies
- Temporary and Permanent Staffing
10297 education institutions of every size trust CPC to save them time and money
“Using CPC (previously Tenet) meant that I could be sure of meeting all regulations while securing the best value for the school.”
“I would recommend CPC Consultancy (previously Tenet Services) to you. I used them for support with our cleaning tender and they offered exceptionally high quality service. I was completely satisfied by their work. They made the whole process so simple for us!”
“I have received glowing reports from everyone at the College about the procurement service CPC (previously Tenet) is providing to us. We are delighted with the work you are doing. It is fantastic to have you on board.”
“This is an invaluable service to ensure that the college always achieves value for money and is fully compliant when tendering for goods and services.”
“We find CPC very helpful in terms of advice and support. The ability to use their frameworks saves us time and expenditure within our own procurement activities and ensures we remain compliant with procurement regulations. Regional seminars and training activities help us to network and to build up the knowledge of our own procurement staff.”
Collaborate with like minded professionals
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Contact other CPC members
- Share knowledge and advice with education sector colleagues who work in similar purchasing positions via email using the CPC Communicator tool.
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Join our procurement network
- Enjoy access to free procurement workshops, discuss new ideas and put recommendations forward to the CPC board when you join our procurement advisory group (PAG).
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Join our facilities management network
- Collaborate and communicate with other facilities management professionals in the education sector. Hear from relevant speakers, join discussions and share good practices in our FE Facilities Management Network.
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Network at events
- Meet the CPC team, CPC suppliers and other members! Join us in our amazing village at the Schools & Academies Show which provides the perfect place to meet and collaborate.
Join and start saving today
Join CPC for free and our membership benefits will help your budget go further!