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.

Appointment of a new CPL Group Managing Director

We are excited to announce that on the 1st of April 2021, Darren Lowe switched from Tenet Education Services (“Tenet”) to CPL Group and commenced his new role as Group Managing Director at CPL Group.

Phase 2 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

The Government has allocated £75m towards heat decarbonisation in this round of funding. Applications open on Wednesday 7th April and CPC’s Utilities Services framework provider, Dukefield Energy are well placed to assist you should you wish to make an application.

Join CPC at the Schools & Academies Show online

CPC are delighted to offer our school and academy members a complimentary pass to join us at The Schools & Academies Show, taking place online on the 27th - 30th April 2021.

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.