To kick off our latest newsletter round-up, CPC can happily confirm the recent extension of several of our existing framework agreements, taking them through to the first half of 2024.
CPC can also report that the re-tender of our Supply and Distribution of Drinking Water Dispensers and Related Services framework has now gone live for suppliers to bid on.
Register your place at our MultiQuote Training Hubs
Are you looking to raise your procurement game this spring? CPC is pleased to partner with MultiQuote to present a succession of Wednesday webinars, resuming next week.
There is less than a month remaining until Innov8 North West, the Cleaning Innovation & Sustainability Show, arrives at Manchester United Football Club's Old Trafford home.
Cleaning consumables audit, trial and training offers
CPC framework suppliers Jangro have offered members a trial of an award-winning range, along with a free audit of their consumables/chemicals, plus free accredited online training.
The Procurement Bill poised to reform public purchasing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will reach its Report Stage in the House of Commons following their Easter recess.
Off-payroll working rules for the education sector
Organisations in the education sector that use contractors must comply with IR35 legislation. Read on for an overview of IR35, as well as some key considerations.
Best practice info for safe recruitment in education
It is essential that institutions follow the guidelines on Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This article focuses specifically on background checks required for safeguarding.
We are happy to announce the Banner/Eastpoint competition to win a classroom supplies hamper, as promoted in our past two CPC newsletters, has been won by Michelle Barnett.
Dukefield Energy have revealed a new facility for customers to have easy access to their own energy management reports, a web-based platform delivered via partner Systemslink.
Energy market updates from the latter half of March
A double dose of energy market updates recaps issues in the news of late, highlighting how recent pension unrest in France has affected refinery shipments and LNG terminals.
We wrap up this month's newsletter with a second look at flexible vs fixed energy contract options, *updated* with further information from the expert team over at Dukefield Energy.
