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By Ashley Cox
After years of development, the new Procurement Act that will govern public purchasing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is finally here - and, if you're still in need of information and support, CPC can help you to navigate this transition.
CPC has moved to proactively equip procurement staff with the extensive, expert knowledge and training required and, to that extent, all our established procurement professionals are qualified, certified Advanced Practitioners of Procurement Act 2023.
Our team is ready to help - and we've put together ten ways that CPC can connect and assist in the early days of the regime.
Jump into our Procurement Act Portal, the go-to resource for CPC's 10,000 members and consultancy clients alike. Our hub of Procurement Act 2023 information is updated regularly and is also signposted by the Department for Education.
Send your suppliers to our Guide for Suppliers, which can help inform and explain some of what lies ahead, in terms of future public sector tendering. At more than 5,000 words in length, there's plenty to absorb in this supply chain resource.
Call upon your Regional Procurement Advisor (RPA), either in person, or remotely. A priceless CPC service, we have RPAs stationed in various parts of the UK and they can help to clarify matters relating to Procurement Act 2023, going forward.
Connect with CPC on LinkedIn and receive timely updates on any key Procurement Act talking points, if and/or when they arise. Many of our procurement professionals are LinkedIn savvy and may contribute added insight in the wake of go-live.
Join your nearest Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) and get in the room with peers and professionals, including some of CPC's finest. Ideal for networking, PAGs also serve as knowledge-share summits and can thus provide outside support.
Find CPC at the new Education Business LIVE event in London on 19th March. CPC's Learning & Development Lead, Mark Pearson, will be speaking at the conference, so look out for him and take on board any pearls of Procurement Act wisdom.
Log in and use the CPC Communicator, a quick and easy tool to discuss Procurement Act experiences with professionals from other institutions. With 10,000+ members under CPC's umbrella, this platform could deliver some valuable insights.
Check out our previous PAG Presents webinars to find sessions devoted to Procurement Act 2023 discussion. Further relevant editions of PAG Presents may be in the pipeline for 2025, so do keep an eye on CPC's social media channels.
Ensure your registered CPC Membership details are up-to-date, including subscription to the CPC Members' Newsletter. By maintaining accurate contact details, CPC can deliver any pressing Procurement Act updates direct to your email inbox.
Look for our refreshed Crescent Learning platform in the months ahead, as we continue to strive to improve UK education and knowledge of procurement in the education sector. More about our renewed L&D offer is set to follow in due course.
Do you have restless Procurement Act questions on your mind? Do you need support with untangling the new regulations? Or are you at a loss, trying to understand what requirements are needed and when? Contact CPC. We can do this, together.