Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) membership is permanently free (there is no cost, hidden or otherwise) for educational institutions. CPC is a national purchasing consortium dedicated to the education sector.
As a registered charity, we're able to provide a range of benefits to CPC members, including:
88 frameworks covering a wide range of goods and services
Proven value for money on all purchasing agreements (and they're free to access)
Access to competitive prices regardless of the size of your organisation/institution
Transparent, auditable purchasing processes and full compliance with UK procurement regulations - Use of CPC Quote Tool and our electronic tendering software CPC Sourcing Cloud
Framework suppliers are fully-vetted and contract managed
Support and assistance from the CPC Helpdesk
Free professional purchasing advice from our RPAs and Contract Managers
Discounted rates on our not-for-profit consultancy services
Access to funding opportunities via our charity
Complete access to Crescent Learning which provides the latest guidance, resources and procurement templates which reflect the requirements of Procurement Act 2023
CPD accredited training courses which are funded by our charity
Discuss new ideas and attend procurement workshops in our networking groups PAG and EAG
Monthly CPC newsletter which is filled with information to save you time and money
"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."
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