CPC VILLAGE
The CPC Village
We are delighted to confirm the CPC Village will be returning to the Schools & Academies Show, the Village will be host to a range of leading CPC education framework suppliers offering practical advice and techniques for saving schools and academies time and money on everyday products and services.
The Crescent Purchasing Consortium team will also be on hand to provide expert procurement information and advice, which has never been more important in the lead up to the new Procurement Bill reforms coming into force this October. We want to hear about your procurement challenges and how we can support you over a coffee and some free cake.
Did you know that the CPC is an education owned not for profit registered charity, each year we open a ‘Giving Back’ funding window, which was established in 2019. CPC’s charitable objective is to advance education and research in procurement for the education sector and any surplus revenue made, is reviewed by the Board of trustees and a substantial proportion is invested back into the sector. To date ‘Giving Back’ has donated £1.56m to the education sector funding projects such as training, equipment, apprenticeships, eLearning and much more. Another funding window is soon to be announced in the Autumn. If you’re a CPC member speak to one of the team on how you can prepare for your application ahead of our next funding window.
Crescent Purchasing Consortium is a not for profit registered charity, public sector buying authority that services the education sector.
On April 2nd, 2024, CPC merged with its subsidiary brands CPL Group and Tenet Education Services under one united single brand and will solely be known as Crescent Purchasing Consortium.
CPC provides over 80 bespoke education sector compliant purchasing frameworks, with 18 being recommended and approved by the Department for Education, allowing you to buy with confidence. In addition, its paid consultancy service (formerly known as Tenet Education Services) will fall under the CPC banner. Its team of procurement specialists provide onsite support, expert consultancy, and advisory services, who have a 27-year reputable track record of delivering improvements, transformations, compliance, and value for money.
The CPC’s portfolio of services and new harmonised website, will provide its members with a one stop procurement shop for all buying and consultancy needs under one single brand.
The CPC community with its 10,000+ members will continue to benefit from the long list of membership benefits, which includes fully funded FREE learning and development opportunities, procurement news and tips along with a dedicated procurement library and free resource support tool, known as Further Education and Learning in Procurement (FELP) platform
CPC is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising of eight members. The Chair of the Board, Andrew Comyn, is Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer at Nottingham College.
