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By Ashley Cox
2024 has been one of the most rewarding years in CPC history, as we continued our mission of Giving Back to the UK education sector and enhancing teaching and learning via procurement. Here's a look back at some of the highlights!
CPC announces brand harmonisation in its 25th anniversary year
In March, we were pleased to inform our members of the merger of the CPL Group, CPC and Tenet Education Services brands into one united identity of Crescent Purchasing Consortium.
(from March edition of CPC Members' Newsletter)
CPC surpasses the milestone of 10,000 registered members
As CPC’s landmark 25th anniversary year continued to offer cause for celebration, we were delighted to pass the milestone total of 10,000 CPC members at the start of April.
(from May edition)
CPC Supplier Excellence Awards is announced for July
The inaugural CPC Supplier Excellence Awards was announced for the summer, as CPC looked to celebrate and reward a host of framework suppliers that went above and beyond for our valued member community.
(from May edition)
CPC Certified™ as a Great Place to Work for fourth successive year
Crescent Purchasing Consortium was Certified™ as a Great Place To Work® for a fourth straight year in 2024, with 93% of employees affirming this status in a further validation of CPC's company culture.
(from June edition)
CPC Village hits Schools and Academies Show, plus further events
CPC was out and about at different events in May, with appearances at the Schools and Academies Show (where a new CPC Village was unveiled), the AoC Finance Conference & Exhibition and Procurex National.
(from June edition)
CPC funds student wellbeing support at Darlington college
CPC's Giving Back charity initiative provided Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington with more than £9,000 in funds, to support 1,900+ students' mental wellbeing via a 24/7 app.
(from June edition)
CPC's Giving Back backs tournament football in Liverpool
A £1,000 grant from CPC's Giving Back coffers helped The City of Liverpool College to host a special World Cup-style tournament, supporting their community cohesion goals.
(from July edition)
CPC sponsors SEN Provision Award at Education Business Awards
CPC was pleased to sponsor the SEN Provision Award at this June's Education Business Awards in London, with Southampton's Cedar School among the night's worthy winners.
(from July edition)
CPC's Procurement Advisory Group holds Procurement Act special
Facilitating professional guidance, idea shares and networking around the UK, CPC's own Procurement Advisory Group (PAG) held a Procurement Act special, the first week of July.
(from July edition)
CPC's Giving Back renews focus in support of SEND and more
With SEND education facing significant resource challenges, CPC's Giving Back initiative was proud to announce a focus on supporting such causes, as part of its new approach.
(from August edition)
CPC backs trio of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion charities
CPC reaffirmed its continued commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the summer by way of making a £1,000 charitable donation, as spread across three different ED&I causes.
(from August edition)
CPC team members embark on summer volunteering days
At Crescent Purchasing Consortium, 'Giving Back' is not only the name of our charity initiative, but an ethos that runs throughout the business, with a host of our departments embarking on summer volunteering days.
(from August edition)
CPC relays delays to Procurement Act 2023's implementation
As Procurement Act 2023's go-live date was postponed from October to February, CPC reminded stakeholders of expert support on offer during the four extra months, beginning with this update.
(from September edition)
CPC's revamped website introduces Direct Award functionality
In September, we shared how CPC's website is able to offer our members Direct Award tool functionality, allowing our institutions to make compliant Direct Awards of contracts to approved suppliers of choice.
(from September edition)
CPC recognises as one of Best Workplaces for Charity & Not-For-Profit™
As a registered charity, CPC is proud to promote its Giving Back mindset and we detailed in the autumn how we placed on the United Kingdom's Best Workplaces list for the Charity & Not-For-Profit category.
(from September edition)
CPC accepts the challenge to make your procurement Mission Possible
CPC can help make your Mission Possible, with our team ready and able to take the pain out of procurement. We launched our Mission Possible campaign in October and it continues into 2025.
(from October edition)
CPC welcomes MFD specialist Kath Johnson to its team
Contracts Manager Kath Johnson arrived at CPC earlier on in the year, bringing more than 25 years' experience, including specialist knowledge of MFD (multi-functional device) purchasing.
(from October edition)
CPC to fund three bursaries for CIPS Level 4 Diploma
Adjacent to our upcoming Giving Back efforts, CPC shared the news this November that it will fund opportunities for three bursary places on the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply course.
(from November edition)
CPC continues its Procurement Act preparation support
2025 will be the year that the transformative Procurement Act finally roars into effect, and CPC's own Learning & Development Lead, Mark Pearson, continued helping members prepare during December.
(from November edition)
CPC confirms new Giving Back window for January 2025
Finally, CPC announced in November that our next Giving Back funding window will be officially open on Monday 6th January, paving the way to new supported projects and purchases in 2025.
(from November edition)
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