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1. Compliant with Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
2. Cash savings are calculated at framework level, based upon the difference between general market list price and the price being offered via the framework agreement. Additional savings are also possible through further competition and committed aggregated spend rebates
3. Choice of provider
4. Time saving and easy to use
5. CPC contract manager assistance and support
6. Framework specific user guide
7. Flexible call-off options
8. Range of awarded suppliers and resulting strong market coverage allows direct contact with market leaders in various specialist areas, some of which are not available on alternative frameworks
9. Direct control of contract management and reviews at consortia level
10. Ensuring framework pricing is offered to all institutions as standard for any items under this framework
11. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

Methods for call-off are listed below, but members are recommended to view the framework User Guide prior to framework use:

• Mini competition - A further competition must be used where additional requirements which are not set out in the framework agreement are being introduced into a particular call-off contract. All supplier(s) must be invited to submit responses to the Member's tender document.
• Direct Award - this route is recommended for institutions with a one off or urgent need. Members should approach the supplier that scored the highest at the time of framework tender, if they are unable to provide for the requirement, then the second highest should be approached, then the third etc.

Important Procurement Act 2023 requirement

It is very important for CPC members to register on the new Find a Tender Service to create your organisation’s unique procurement identifier, known as an API Key. You then need to add the API Key to your profile on our MultiQuote eSender portal to run compliant mini competitions for our frameworks. It is a requirement under Procurement Act 2023 that relevant notices are published to the Find a Tender Service and MultiQuote can only publish your notices if you have added your API Key. See our Find a tender service registration web page for a step-by-step guide on how to register.

The CPC Quote Tool makes it easy to perform and manage a further competition exercise on this Framework. It's free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on purchases that fall below £207,720.00

Get a Quote

If your purchase exceeds £207,720.00, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about the CPC Sourcing Cloud.

Direct award is best suited to procurements such as (but not limited to):

• Low value / low complexity requirements
• Where goods or services are exclusive to one supplier / provider
• Continuity or additions to existing goods or services
• Urgent / one-off requirements

Make a Direct Award