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By Ashley Cox
Crescent Purchasing Consortium is pleased to welcome back education staff around the UK for a brand new academic year. Here's our round-up of free resources, free services and free benefits that you have access to in 2025-26 as a CPC member.
CPC membership not only enables your institution to benefit from the collaborative purchasing power of 10,000+ members, it provides priceless support that can power up your procurement, driving better value for money and higher quality results, to the benefit of your pupils, students and staff. Our CPC team is delighted to offer you the following, completely free of charge.
Free membership of our 10,000+ member purchasing consortium for UK education institutions.
Free access to 80+ compliant procurement frameworks, with a number recommended by the DfE.
Free support from one of CPC's Contract Managers, who can help you put CPC frameworks to use.
Free support from the CPC Helpdesk, who are available on 0800 066 2188 to help with your queries.
Free resources to help your procurement process, including user guides and competition templates.
Free half-day procurement concierge service from Regional Procurement Advisor (RPA) in the area.
Free CPC Members' Newsletter, packed with valuable information, news updates and event details.
Free access to Crescent Learning, our revamped portal for L&D, training, documentation and more.
Free funding opportunities for qualifying institutions via our flagship Giving Back charity initiative.
Free access to various CPD accredited procurement training courses, funded by the CPC charity.
Psst... want even more free resources, services and benefits? Well, Crescent Purchasing Consortium can offer even more!
Free Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) for share of procurement knowledge and best practice.
Free PAG Presents webinar sessions, covering subjects of interest to UK's education institutions.
Free Further Education Facilities Management Network (FEFMN) for facilities-focused discussion.
Free use of our CPC Communicator, allowing you to converse or confer with fellow CPC members.
Free use of the CPC Sourcing Cloud electronic tendering software, as well as our CPC Quote Tool.
Free Added Value webinar series, showcasing thought leadership and various supplier offerings.
Free consultation, without obligation, for the use of our premium Crescent Consultancy services.
We also advise our members to watch this space for a free online session on how to make the most of CPC membership.