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.

Estates and Facilities Professional Services DPS now live

CPC is delighted to announce that the brand-new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with multiple suppliers for the supply of Estates and Facilities Professional Services was launched on 9th January 2023.

TUCO spotlights Soft Drinks framework

The Universities Caterers Organisation (or TUCO) is one of CPC’s established supply partners. Among the frameworks TUCO presentS is the Soft Drinks and Associated Products offering.

Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) upcoming meetings

We are pleased to announce the next set of meeting dates for our regional Procurement Advisory Groups (PAGs) across the United Kingdom, with eight events scheduled for the month of March.

Security alert for members using Arnold Clark

This is a security alert for any CPC members using Arnold Clark. On 23rd December 2022, Arnold Clark Automobiles were subject to a cyber attack, with the implications of this discussed on their website.