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.
Do it yourself with CPC's 87 compliant frameworks with 24 approved by the DfE, for all your buying needs.
We can help you procure compliantly with our not-for-profit procurement consultancy services such as tender support and on site placements.
A range of compliant frameworks and procurement consultancy services which are tailored to our public sector (non-education) customers.
Each year our charity reinvests any surpluses back into the education sector, with over £2.1m having been invested since launching in 2019.
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CPC frameworks
Get value for money when you buy products and services through our 87 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 Office Supplies & EquipmentOffice Supplies & Equipment
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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.
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 24 CPC frameworks due to proven savings, compliancy and ease of use. Savings of up to 43% have been achieved!
- Audio Visual Equipment and Installation Services
- Audit and Financial Services
- Building Cleaning
- Communications Solutions
- Corporate Software & Related Products and Services Framework Agreement
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points – Supply, Installation, Maintenance and Consultancy
- Estates and Facilities Professional Services DPS
- Furniture and Associated Services Framework Agreement
- Grounds Maintenance Services
- HR, Payroll & Employee Screening Framework
- ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment
- ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework
- Insurance and Associated Services
- Minor Works DPS 2
- Multifunctional Devices and Associated Products & Services (including Print & Design)
- Outsourced Catering Services 2022
- Photographic Equipment and Consumables
- Software Licenses & Associated Services for Academies and Schools
- Sports Facilities Installation, Refurbishment, and Maintenance
- Staff Absence Protection and Reimbursement Services 2025
- Stationery, Paper and Education Supplies
- Student Transport DPS
- Temporary and Permanent Staffing
- Utilities Supplies & Services
11407 education institutions of every size trust CPC to save them time and money
“I have worked with CPC before and this time, as before, found the team to be expert and responsive.”
“Always great service from the CPC, their team has a wealth of knowledge and has assisted us greatly in procuring excellent products and services for our students at all our academies.”
“Constant adaptability to meet our requirements and amendments during the process. The integrity in which they operate is second to none.”
“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 estates network
- Collaborate and communicate with other professionals in the education sector. Hear from relevant speakers, join discussions and share good practices in our Estates Advisory Group.
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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!