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With the academic year now in full swing, we wanted to remind you how Crescent Purchasing Consortium’s team of procurement experts is ready to help with procurement, heading into 2026 - and, specifically, with tender support...
Each year, CPC's On Demand team manages tenders across a wide range of spend categories, providing cleaning and catering tendering consultancy, conducting spend analysis, undertaking procurement audits and delivering tender publication services.
Our CPC procurement specialists are dedicated to crafting tenders that are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring regulatory compliance for a smooth experience throughout the contract’s duration. We additionally provide UK-wide coverage, backed by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance and robust contingency plans for any unplanned absences. Our team is ready to help you navigate the often complex and demanding tendering process. Whatever your purchasing requirements are 2026, CPC’s team of procurement experts is ready to provide an outstanding service for you.
Our services come highly recommended by 100% of our clients in the education sector. CPC can to help drive both your efficiency and productivity, whilst ensuring all your requirements are understood and the appropriate route to market is discussed. Get in touch today to find out how the team can help you, this academic year.
To have a conversation, contact CPC Head of Procurement Rachel Turner or find out more in our CPC On Demand section.
Building cleaning tender support
CPC has successfully collaborated with a wide range of educational institutions across the UK, enhancing their cleaning services whilst saving them time and money throughout the process. We understand that effective cleaning services are crucial for any institution and the service can determine whether doors stay open... or closed! Choosing the right contractor for your school, college or university is a critical decision and, through understanding the essentials of top-quality cleaning services, we have helped organisations across the education sector not only cut costs, but boost performance and strengthen client-contractor relationships. Find out more about Crescent Purchasing Consortium's building cleaning consultancy/tender help here. 🧹
"Emma was absolutely brilliant. Really knowledgeable, very professional and really supportive and reactive to request for information. She also had to step in to do presentations on another tender and was brilliant"
Catering tender support
Catering and hospitality play a critical role in schools, colleges and universities. Our On Demand team are specialists in catering procurement, ensuring compliance and optimal commercial outcomes. We understand that effective catering procurement can significantly enhance quality, innovation and value, with the potential to free up resources which could support extra teaching positions. We have a strong track record of helping educational clients save money and enhance their services, we're confident we can do the same for you. Find out more about Crescent Purchasing Consortium's catering consultancy support here. 🍽️
"(CPC Catering Procurement Manager) Mary Bee was very friendly, engaging, available to talk things through and very professional. Mary's knowledge of catering and the industry was outstanding"
#TalkToCrescent today
Our dedicated On Demand team offers specialised tender support for the education sector and beyond, helping customers to get the most out of their procurements, so why not get in touch and see how they can support your institution's buying? 📲
#TalkToCrescent, it's the first stop on your procurement route to market! Find out more about Crescent Purchasing Consortium's procurement consultancy services here or contact us via [email protected] or 0800 066 2188.
"Our skilled procurement team is here to help you, so let’s have a conversation. We are equipped to tailor the tender to your needs and to manage the entire process for you, ensuring you receive high-quality bids and the best results for your organisation. If you need procurement support, whether it be a tender process or audit, Crescent Purchasing Consortium can help!"