New, improved and easier to use Hair, Beauty and Wigs framework

CPC are pleased to confirm that the new Hair, Beauty and Wigs framework agreement is now live and enables members to procure a broad range of products and services under one streamlined and easier to use framework.

CPC’s new ICT Networking and Storage Solutions framework is now live

CPC’s new ICT Networking and Storage Solutions framework launched on the 1st May 2021 and offers a new and improved lot structure making it easier to purchase more products and services in one place.

Start tackling Net Zero Carbon today

The topic of Net Zero Carbon is something we have been hearing about for a while and now the government have announced that they will be investing £40 billion in the ‘green industrial revolution’. What does Net zero mean though? CPC’s Utilities Supplies & Services framework supplier, Dukefield Energy, share with us their expertise.

New funding opportunity for student events & activities coming soon!

CPL Group will be launching our latest round of grant funding for CPC members later this month. CPC members who meet the qualifying criteria will be able to apply for funding of up to £20,000 for student related events, activities and learning resources.

Multi-functional Devices and Digital Transformation Solutions – New framework agreement

CPC are pleased to confirm that the new and improved Multi-functional Devices and Digital Transformation Solutions framework launched on Monday 26th April.

Software License Resellers Agreement for Colleges – new framework

CPC’s new framework agreement for Software License Resellers Agreement for Colleges started on the 22nd February 2021. This framework, let by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) and open to CPC members, provides a compliant route to market for our members.

Electricity market and sustainability webinar

Enhance your category knowledge and encourage your estates management colleagues to join CPC’s Utilities Services framework supplier Dukefield Energy, in the latest of CPC’s Supplier Insight Series to find out more about the complexities of the wholesale electricity market and the future of sustainable energy.

No win, no fee for contractors wishing to apply for a place on CPC’s Minor Works DPS

CPC would like to reassure members considering using our Minor Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), that there are absolutely no costs involved to their local contractors who want to apply for a place on the DPS. Costs will only be incurred after projects have been awarded to them.

Audit Services framework proving popular with CPC members

CPC’s Audit Services framework agreement was launched in December 2020 and on average is being used by three education institutions every week as a fast and compliant route to purchase a full range of audit services.

Cashless Payment Services and Associated Supplies and Services framework - pre-market engagement

The current CPC Cashless Payment Systems and Associated Supplies and Services framework is due to expire on 16th July 2021. CPC are seeking to engage with framework users to better understand the current nature of such supplies and services and how they can be structured and presented within a new next generation framework.