Managing the risks of bidder presentations

Mystery shopper results have been released which highlight the importance of the role of presentations when evaluating bids.

Find out what our members have to say about us

The results from our member surveys show that over 50% of respondents achieved savings of between £1,000 and £10,000.

New Temporary and Permanent Staffing Framework

The new Temporary and Permanent Staffing Framework is live and it covers academic, non-academic and administrative staff.

CPC deals are recommended by the DfE in the new Academies Financial Handbook

The Department for Education are recommending four CPC deals to schools and academies with more to follow.

Pricing Review - Paper: Print & Specialist Framework

New paper prices are coming into effect as pulp prices have increased by 21% since the Paper: Print & Specialist framework launched.

Re-tender of the Software Licenses – Academies & Schools Framework

Software Licenses – Academies & Schools Framework supplier submissions are currently being evaluated and it is anticipated that the new framework will launch in August.

A New Access Control Systems Framework is Being Developed

A new framework is being developed to offer a one-stop-shop solution for the supply, installation and maintenance of new and legacy Access Control Systems.

New Utilities Brokerage Service Framework

CPC are working on a new framework which is designed to act as a one stop shop for all energy supply requirements.

Minister for Academies Highlights Opportunities for Photocopy Savings

Lord Agnew has encouraged schools to drill into their photocopying charges by removing the colour printing option from printers.

New Rules for Academy Trust Related Party Contracts

Schools Week magazine has reported that the Education Secretary Damien Hinds has promised a tough approach and a more robust process to manage related-party transactions made by academy trusts.