Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2021 – coming soon!

Screwfix are excited to announce that for the 12th year running, they will be on the lookout for this year’s ‘Top Tradesperson’! Do you know a Top Tradesperson that deserves this award?

The Department for Education give seal of approval to the CPC Stationery & Education Supplies framework

Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) are thrilled to announce that our Stationery and Education Supplies framework has been recommended for use by the Department for Education (DfE).

CPL Group to award £300,000 of grant funding to CPC members

CPL Group are finalising the award of our latest round of grant funding towards student events, activities and learning resources. Find out the latest news and the best way to ensure your institution doesn’t miss out on any future funding rounds.

A brand new Outsourced ICT framework is launched

CPC are very pleased to announce that a new framework agreement for Outsourced ICT support services and ICT consultancy is now available for members to utilise.

CPC’s seminar from this year’s Schools and Academies Show is now available to watch again online

CPC's Group Procurement and Compliance Manager, Gary Sadler held a seminar at this year’s Online Schools and Academies Show which is now available for replay.

PPN 07/21 Contracts Finder Legal Requirements

The cabinet office has published a reminder about the legal requirements to publish procurement information on Contracts Finder. Schools, academies and sixth form colleges are exempt but if you are from a Further Education Colleges in England, this PPN does apply to you.

Fraud alert – Fraudsters target suppliers to education

UKUPC (UK Universities Purchasing Consortia) have alerted companies of a fraud which is targeting suppliers of goods to the education sector. TIAA, a specialist provider of internal audit, counter fraud and business assurance services have written the following article which we feel is important to share to make our framework suppliers and members aware of this serious issue.

PPN 05/21 National Procurement Policy Statement

A new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) was published last month setting out information and guidance on the new National Procurement Policy Statement. CPC explore what this means for education institutions’ procurement practices.

CPL Group earns designation as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Organisation in 2021!

CPL Group are proud to announce that we have recently been recognised as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organisation as well as ranking 14th in UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women!

Adapting learning spaces for the next academic year

Education buildings are among the busiest public spaces, meaning durability and easy maintenance is essential. Altro Ltd, a supplier on CPC’s Flooring Supplies and Services framework, have written the following article which covers some of the key points that should be considered if you are looking at installing new flooring this summer.