CPC at the starting blocks for summer sports days

As schools and academies around the UK limber up for their annual sports days, our all-star team at CPC is eager to remind institutions of some of our related frameworks.

Procurement Bill approaches finish line in parliament

In the wake of its recent Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons, CPC revisits the Procurement Bill and highlights some of the factors our members should know.

Building Cleaning framework re-tendered and live

CPC's re-tendered Building Cleaning purchasing framework went live this month, with a host of newly-approved suppliers on board and lots spanning the four corners of the UK.

Drinking Water Dispensers agreement now active

In the midst of a summer heat wave, CPC were delighted to finalise a framework poised to quench the thirst for Drinking Water Dispensers and Associated Services at our institutions.

Utilities Supplies offering secures DfE endorsement

The Department for Education (DfE) has give its back to another CPC framework, with our Utilities Suppliers & Services offering the latest to receive the DfE's Recommendation.

Focus on dangers of RAAC concrete at institutions

With RAAC concrete construction used in schools from the 1950s-1990s now exceeding its life cycle and becoming prone to collapse, CPC are keen to draw attention to this most alarming issue.

Financial services workshop with SAAF Education

CPC framework supplier SAAF Education will be running a free, online financial services workshop on Friday 14th July (between midday and 1pm), exclusively for CPC members.

Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) webinar

CPC are set to pair up with Verifile, a supplier on our HR, Payroll & Employee Screening framework, to deliver a Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) webinar on 5th July.

Next Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) meetings

Eight regional branches of CPC's affiliated Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) are set to convene in the first half of July, with dates for these knowledge-sharing opportunities within.

CPC staff extend a helping hand to Manchester park

Representatives of CPC swapped procurement life for park life in early June, with colleagues helping paint, weed and collect litter at Manchester's leafy Ladybarn Park.