New Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services Framework

The re-tender of the Plumbing Supplies framework has recently been concluded by NWUPC on behalf of the Joint Contracting Group. We are delighted to announce that the new framework has been awarded to...

Conflicts of Interest

It has always been important to ensure measures are taken to prevent conflicts of interest occurring when spending public funds. However with the introduction of The Public Contracts Regulations 2016 (the Regulations) last year, and a recent case brought before the UK Courts involving a challenge for breaching duties relating to conflicts of interest, the importance of managing conflicts of interest has been strengthened.

Have Your Say: Corporate Software

The Corporate Software framework is due to expire in August 2016 and we have the option to either re-tender or extend...

Awarding Organisations Project Customer Engagement Events

Further to last month’s update we hope you will have seen the news updates during March with the details of the first Customer Engagement Events for the Awarding Organisation Project...

Delegate Day Rate for only £50 ex VAT

We recognise that our members are busy professionals and it can be difficult to commit to a two-day conference away from the office. So you'll be pleased to know that at CPC Conference 2016 we also have Day Rates available for only £50 ex. VAT.

Tender for Staff Absence Insurance

CPC expect to be in position to invite tenders for Staff Absence Insurance within the next two weeks. This will be an exciting new framework...

Expiry of Payroll Services Outsourced Framework

The above framework is due to expire on 31 March 2016. We have taken the decision that we will not be renewing this framework for the time being. However...

Customer Engagement Event in London

Further to this month's CPC news article about the planned Customer Engagement Events we have an update on the work CCS have been doing to find suitable locations and venues...

Awarding Organisations: Customer Engagement Event in London

Hot on the heels of this month's CPC news article about the planned Customer Engagement Events we have an update on the work CCS have been doing to find suitable locations and venues. From this we are now planning to hold one in Leeds (with details to be confirmed shortly) and one in London.

Supply Teacher Guidance and Good Practice - Request for Information

NAHT, ASCL and DfE would like to develop some guidance for Schools and Academies on good practice in recruiting Supply Teachers and working with Supply Teacher agencies. They would be keen to hear from you what that guidance should cover and more importantly, they’d like you to send through any advice, tips, good practice you could share with other Schools and Academies.