Appointment of a new CPL Group Managing Director

We are excited to announce that on the 1st of April 2021, Darren Lowe switched from Tenet Education Services (“Tenet”) to CPL Group and commenced his new role as Group Managing Director at CPL Group.

Phase 2 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

The Government has allocated £75m towards heat decarbonisation in this round of funding. Applications open on Wednesday 7th April and CPC’s Utilities Services framework provider, Dukefield Energy are well placed to assist you should you wish to make an application.

Join CPC at the Schools & Academies Show online

CPC are delighted to offer our school and academy members a complimentary pass to join us at The Schools & Academies Show, taking place online on the 27th - 30th April 2021.

CPC’s Outsourced Catering Services framework now approved by the DfE

The latest CPC framework to be added to the DfE’s approved framework list is our Outsourced Catering Services framework agreement, currently being used by over 170 CPC members per annum.

New CPC School and Academies Furniture and Associated Services framework is launched

CPC are pleased to announce the launch of the new Furniture and Associated Services framework for schools and academies. The framework provides a full-service furniture solution including planning, design, installation, fitting, and aftersales support.

Opportunity for a brand new Outsourced ICT framework agreement

You may be aware that CPC have been working hard behind the scenes on tender documentation for a new framework offering covering ICT Outsourced Services. We are delighted to inform CPC members that the tendering opportunity is now live for suppliers to bid for on the Multiquote platform.

New CPC Schools Furniture and Associated Services framework – coming soon

Look out for CPC’s new Schools Furniture and Associated Services framework coming later this month which is designed for schools and academies. The framework is expected to launch and be available on our website from 25th March.

Cabinet Office publishes PPN 02/21: WTO GPA and UK-EU TCA

The Cabinet Office have recently published Procurement Policy Note 02/21, informing contracting authorities of requirements in relation to contracts arising from the UK's membership of the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and actions required to apply the public procurement rules in the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA).

New Procurement Policy Note on purchasing in an emergency

The government’s handling of procurement during the pandemic hit the headlines again last month and a new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) has been issued to remind us all of the options available when undertaking procurements in an emergency.

Employee screening changes - what to expect in 2021

Join a webinar on 23rd March which covers the future of employee screening and what this means for employers.