New CPC Insurance and Associated Services for Academies & Schools framework

We are delighted to announce that our new framework is recommended by the DfE and offers insurance covers across two dedicated lots.

Outdoor sports to be prioritised – do you have adequate maintenance of sports facilities?

Following government guidance encouraging the prioritisation of outdoor sports within physical activity in schools, it’s never been a more important time to have a high quality maintenance programme for your synthetic sports facilities.

42 educational institutions have now benefitted from subsidised procurement consultancy support

CPL Group have been subsidising tender support services for educational establishments, providing CPC members with access to tendering support at a discounted rate for the past 12 months.

You’re on Mute! Procurement Network Meetings are moving online

The Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) have been running network meetings for procurement colleagues twice a year in most regions up until 2020. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, we will now be running a series of online network meetings via Microsoft Teams this October. 

Tenet Procurement Services’ website has got a brand-new look

One of CPC’s sister companies has got a newly updated website which is easier to use, more modern and is much faster than before.

Lifts: Consultancy, Maintenance and Refurbishment framework extended

The lifts framework has been extended until 31st of March 2021 and will continue to cover members' requirements comprehensively.

Framework tendering opportunity and legislative changes webinar for Audit Services

The tender documentation for the retender of the Audit Services framework is now live and there is a legislative changes webinar available to watch.

Academy trusts now required to report on carbon emissions in their annual accounts

Academy trusts are within the scope of the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations. This article provides details on the reporting process and the associated timelines.

How are you going to spend your capital funding allocation for estates remedial works?

CPC are pleased to announce plans to produce a brand-new procurement solution for members with an estates improvement/refurbishment requirement.

Face masks and face coverings to be made mandatory in some Secondary Schools and Further Education Colleges

A further increase in demand of face masks and face coverings is expected due to the updated Government guidance on the use of face coverings within an educational setting.