Buildings and facilities improvement funding

January 2021 has seen the release of two DfE capital fund schemes aimed at improving building and facilities in the education sector. Those institutions working on their applications can use the CPC Minor Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to obtain contractor quotations required as part of the application process.

Now is a great time to think about CCTV for your institution

CCTV systems have a series of benefits and with the upcoming half term break for schools and colleges, now is the time to think about installing or upgrading your CCTV system for your institution.

Hopwood Hall College used CPC’s ICT frameworks to supply equipment to their students and staff

Hopwood Hall College used both CPC’s ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment framework and ICT Solutions and Supply of Network Infrastructure framework to supply 1000 pieces of equipment to support remote learning.

ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment framework – now recommended by the DfE

The Department for Education has approved the CPC ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment agreement and it is recommended on the ‘Find a DfE approved framework for your school’ website.

New CPC Insurance framework for Colleges – coming soon

CPC are currently evaluating tender returns submitted for our new College Insurance framework. The intention is for the new framework to launch on 1st February 2021 in plenty of time for members August 2021 renewals.

ICT Hardware and Peripherals framework – online pricing now available

Online pricing is now available for the majority of suppliers on the ICT Hardware and Peripherals framework agreement.

L.E.A.D Academy Trust’s approach to temporary staff procurement

The purchasing of temporary staffing provision can be a significant spend for schools and colleges alike, which has only been exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19 on staff shortages. Learn how L.E.A.D Academy Trust changed their approach which not only delivers value for money but also enables a greater degree of enhanced transparent management reports and data.

Academy Risk Protection Arrangement 2021 to 2022 price confirmation

The ESFA update in December announced the cost of the risk protection arrangement (RPA) will increase to £19 per pupil from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022.

Fully funded procurement training – all courses now available online

CPL Group continue to fund procurement training which provides CPC members with access to CPD accredited training from procurement professionals.

Further Education Capital Allocation (FECA) possible timeframe extensions

ESFA announce that they will consider requests for timeframe extensions from colleges to give them the opportunity to spend their FECA up until 30 September 2021.