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By CPC Helpdesk
Festival season might be winding down, but one of UK education's biggest gatherings is ready to take centre stage this November, with CPC rocking and rolling its way into the National Exhibition Centre, for the Schools & Academies Show.
On 18th and 19th November, the home city of Black Sabbath, UB40 and ELO will be the setting, as we unveil a stellar bill of CPC suppliers, all joining us to kickstart the heart of this destination event, now a fixture of so many educators' tour diaries.
As the opening notes of the winter months begin to fill the air, we'll be heading on through the November rain to the refuge of The NEC, where the CPC Village will provide a headline attraction for thousands of attendees, across the education sector.
Imagine a one-stop stage, designed to amplify your school/academy's procurement prowess... and you’re only halfway there!
Some might say our CPC Village brings together a leading line-up of specialist suppliers and they're primed to come together with CPC’s purchasing and regulatory experts to create a procurement super group, all ready to take requests from the crowd.
If you're hungry like the wolf, we have free cake and coffee on offer, while merchandise enthusiasts may also lay their hands on some freebies. Most of all, if you're looking for standout support, come and say hello! Together, we can help change your tune.
And don’t stop believing, because CPC’s procurement professionals will be available across the two-day event, happy to advise and assist with procurement queries, time after time. What's more... public sector professionals can join us at the SAAS for free!
Read on for more on the upcoming Schools and Academies Show or click here to register your place in Birmingham, today.
What if you're reading this as a current CPC supplier? Well, there's still time to join the all-star line-up of the CPC Village and by being an approved framework supplier, you've already passed the audition! Active suppliers can join our 2026 CPC Village at a heavily-discounted rate, compared to the traditional shell scheme, giving you plenty to sing about before the doors even open.
Contact Rana Holland or Ellie Griffiths to learn more - but please note, places are limited, as we band together, this winter...