Welcome to the latest CPC newsletter, please can you send this newsletter on to the person responsible for the procurement areas highlighted in green in the headlines as the articles contain urgent procurement information.
Estates - King Edward VI Academy Trust made a saving of £480,000 with the Utilities framework
The chosen 100% renewable electricity contract and gas contract resulted in combined saving for the Trust of over £160,000 per annum.
All - FE sector supporting their communities during the Coronavirus Crisis
Car parking facilities at Preston College and Hopwood Hall College have been converted into temporary coronavirus testing facilities and many other colleges are collaborating with their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All - CPC’s Contracting Team are providing procurement support to the NHS
Read an interview with two members of our Contracting Team who are collaborating with other procurement professionals and sourcing PPE in the fight against COVID-19.
Office supplies - Top tips for dealing with MFD contracts during the Coronavirus pandemic
We are pleased to share some tips which may benefit users of the CPC Multifunctional Devices and Associated Print Services and Supplies framework who have a lease which is due to expire in the next few months.
The spring 2020 newsletter features articles on using framework agreements, health and safety at work statistics, rethinking the planning system and cuts to Welsh language education.
CPC’s new PPE, Clothing and Uniforms framework went live on 10th May. The framework has an updated lot structure with more items available from a wider range of suppliers.
