Dulux Trade creates perfect palette for SEND school

Paint expert Dulux Trade has supported the design of two new multi-sensory classrooms at Firwood High School, Woodbridge Academy in Bolton.

Updated requirements to publish on Contracts Finder

An update to legal and policy requirements to publish procurement information on Contracts Finder, with Public Procurement Notice (PPN) linked within.

Banner competition to win supplies hamper opens

As previewed in the January CPC Newsletter, Banner has partnered up with Eastpoint to offer the chance to win a special hamper, filled with Show-me educational supplies - and that competition is now open!

Calling all members - your feedback could win £500 in vouchers!

CPC continues to evolve and improve its services based on our members’ valuable insight. With this in mind, we are inviting all our 9,000+ members to complete our annual CPC members survey...

Energy market update (10th February 2023)

A failed expansion agreement for the United Kingdom, a prospective long-time supply agreement for Germany and a potential supply agreement bridging Russia and India make up the latest energy market round-up from the experts at Dukefield Energy.

SS Testing removed from Portable Appliance Testing framework

This is an update concerning the status of supplier ST Testing on the Portable Appliance Testing framework, following recent communication to CPC.

Last chance to submit Procurement Bill views

A small window remains for those wishing to help shape the final form of the Procurement Bill, the proposed overhaul of legislation poised to affect public procurement practices across England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2023. 

Flexible vs fixed energy contract overview

In a volatile energy market, it can be difficult to determine the best type of energy contract. Dukefield Energy has provided this overview of fixed and flexible contracts, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each.

FEFMN meeting set for Yorkshire & Humberside

Following our feature on the benefits of joining a networking group in 2023, we are pleased to share details of a recent FEFMN meeting and look forward to one ahead.  

Energy market update (27th January 2023)

As January prepared to roll on into February, we received an update from our friends at Dukefield Energy, highlighing some notable recent/ongoing/impending movement and wider commentary relating to the current energy situation.