CPC’s Outsourced Catering Services framework now approved by the DfE

The latest CPC framework to be added to the DfE’s approved framework list is our Outsourced Catering Services framework agreement, currently being used by over 170 CPC members per annum.

New CPC School and Academies Furniture and Associated Services framework is launched

CPC are pleased to announce the launch of the new Furniture and Associated Services framework for schools and academies. The framework provides a full-service furniture solution including planning, design, installation, fitting, and aftersales support.

Opportunity for a brand new Outsourced ICT framework agreement

You may be aware that CPC have been working hard behind the scenes on tender documentation for a new framework offering covering ICT Outsourced Services. We are delighted to inform CPC members that the tendering opportunity is now live for suppliers to bid for on the Multiquote platform.

New CPC Schools Furniture and Associated Services framework – coming soon

Look out for CPC’s new Schools Furniture and Associated Services framework coming later this month which is designed for schools and academies. The framework is expected to launch and be available on our website from 25th March.

Cabinet Office publishes PPN 02/21: WTO GPA and UK-EU TCA

The Cabinet Office have recently published Procurement Policy Note 02/21, informing contracting authorities of requirements in relation to contracts arising from the UK's membership of the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and actions required to apply the public procurement rules in the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA).

New Procurement Policy Note on purchasing in an emergency

The government’s handling of procurement during the pandemic hit the headlines again last month and a new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) has been issued to remind us all of the options available when undertaking procurements in an emergency.

Employee screening changes - what to expect in 2021

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Procurement training webinar series

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Contact us early to get your local contractors added onto CPC’s new Minor Works DPS

Question: Are your local contractors on our new Minor Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)? Should the answer be no and you have an upcoming minor works requirement, we would like you to engage with us as early as possible so that we can work with you to signpost any of your trusted contractors to register onto the DPS.

A new CPC Insurance framework for Colleges

CPC are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new insurance framework for colleges.