Welcome to a *BUMPER EDITION* of the CPC Newsletter!
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CPC continues to evolve and improve its services based on our members’ valuable insight - and, with this in mind, we are inviting all our 9,000+ members to complete our annual CPC members survey!
CPC is delighted to unveil a new and extensive Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with multiple suppliers in tow for the provision of Estates and Facilities Professional Services.
After this re-tendered framework was launched in recent days, we would like to showcase the suppliers who service the framework and its lots, plus the potential savings accessible.
In light of January's feature on the benefits of joining a networking group in 2023, we are happy to share details of our upcoming FEFMN meeting in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
We are pleased to also confirm the next set of meeting dates for our regional Procurement Advisory Groups (PAGs), with no fewer than eight scheduled for the month of March 2023.
College reclassification and relevant funding impacts
In conjunction with leasing advisory partner Unilink, we are keen to remind members about the Leasing Services DPS and the benefits this Dynamic Purchasing System can provide.
CPC recently had an account manager from SS Testing make contact to confirm the organisation had sadly entered administration prior to the December Christmas break.
Updated requirements to publish on Contracts Finder
The team at CPC wanted to make members aware of recent changes relating to updates to legal and policy requirements to publish procurement information on Contracts Finder.
Act early - get ahead of the game with Tenet in 2023
Did you know Tenet Procurement Services offers services beyond the realm of education, providing a one-stop shop for procurement needs of the wider public and private sectors?
Our latest update from Dukefield highlights notable recent and impending developments related to the present energy situation, focusing on Germany, Russia, India and the UK.
Flexible contract vs fixed contract energy overview
Dukefield have also provided this overview of fixed and flexible contracts, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each to help you decide on the most suitable contract option.
A reminder that CPC can help your institution with Security and Crime Prevention needs, offering mutliple frameworks, with our in-house procurement experts pulling out a top five.
The University Caterers Organisation (or TUCO) is one of CPC’s affiliated framework providers and recently highlighted their Soft Drinks and Associated Products offering.
Dulux Trade creates perfect palette for SEND school
Paint expert Dulux Trade has supported the design of two new multi-sensory classrooms at Firwood High School, Woodbridge Academy in Bolton, drawing on its own colour expertise.
Finally for this king-size edition of the CPC Newsletter, we have details on how to enter Banner's competition to win a special hamper with a range of education supplies within.
