New HR, Payroll and Employee Screening framework launched

We are excited to announce that CPC's new HR, Payroll and Employee Screening framework went live on 21st November and members can now access it.

Safeguarding in schools: KCSIE changes and Ofsted’s approach

Safeguarding children is an increasingly pertinent topic and a huge undertaking. Since the pandemic, it has become ever more evident that schools and educational establishments play a vital role in protecting young people.

Free webinar series to kick off December

To support CPC members in their use of some of our key frameworks, CPC will be hosting a series of special webinars in the month of December, in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE) and Dukefield Energy.

Financial year-end audit preparation for MATs

As a CPC Financial Services framework supplier, SAAF Education has provided a series of helpful tips for multi-academy trusts preparing for their year-end audit.

Schools and Academies Show success in Birmingham

A number of CPC team members were at the Schools and Academies Show (SaAS) on Thursday 18th November at the NEC, Birmingham, where CPC formed part of the most successful CPL Village to date.

ICT Networking and Storage Solutions contract review meetings

CPC are in the process of scheduling contract review meetings for the ICT Networking and Storage Solutions Framework Agreement - and are looking for further feedback.

Get those bids in for the Condition Improvement Fund

The bidding application window for the 2023-24 Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) is now open, with eligible institutions able to bid for a share of a pot totalling over £400 million.

A day in the life of a CPC RPA

One of our newest Regional Procurement Advisors (RPAs), Emma Middleton joined us in June. Here’s a peak into her life at CPC, as an RPA for the South West and Wales.

Find us at next month’s Schools & Academies Show

CPC members are encouraged to come and see us at the upcoming Schools & Academies Show, to be held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on 17th November!

CPC Outsourced Catering framework re-tender

CPC is pleased to confirm the previous CPC-led Outsourced Catering framework has been re-tendered, through discussions with members and suppliers of the previous agreement.