CPC’s new Corporate Software and Software Licenses frameworks are now live!

CPC are pleased to announce the launch of two new retendered Software frameworks.

Is your institution looking to purchase class sets and text-books?

Maybe your heads of departments purchase class sets and textbooks themselves and are unaware that there is a better way…

CPC’s Paint and Decorating Supplies framework has been retendered and is now live

CPC are pleased to announce the re-tender of our Paint and Decorating Supplies framework. The framework launched on 1st September 2022 and will run until 31st August 2024 with an optional extension until 2025.

Coming soon – the new HR, Payroll and Employee Screening framework

CPC's new HR, Payroll and Employee Screening framework is on its way, and so we wanted to make all of our members aware of the details of the new framework, its launch date and what can be expected.

A message on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

A message from Darren Lowe, Managing Director of CPL Group, on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Royal Mail planned strikes in September

Royal Mail have planned strikes 25th to 31st August and 7th to 9th September. Parcelforce is part of Royal Mail so please be prepared that any suppliers using Parcelforce could see disruption to deliveries.

CPC’s new Temporary and Permanent Staffing framework is now live!

CPC’s new Temporary and Permanent Staffing framework launched on the 18th July 2022. The framework will run for an initial two years until 17th July 2024 with the option to extend for a further 2 years until 17th July 2026.

New UK Smart Charging Points Regulations – CPC Framework Update

With the increase in the number of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) on our roads, this has put an increased demand on the National Grid's electrical supply. This means that electric vehicle charge points will now need to be regulated to help manage the increase in electricity demand from the transition to electric vehicles.

Looking for musical instruments and lessons for your pupils in the new term?

Here is your chance to utilise government funding to buy affordable musical instruments for your institution with CPC's Musical Instruments framework.

2021/2022 Academic year update from the RPA’s

The end of the academic year brought a busy month for CPC’s Regional Procurement Advisor (RPA) team. Here is an update on the latest developments from the team.