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We provide funding and support for the education sector. Read more about what we provide to educational organisations throughout the UK.
The Procurement Bill
The Public Contracts Regulations (2015) are in the process of being replaced as a consequence of the UK extricating itself from the European Single Market
Dukefield Energy Update
Read the latest update on the energy market provided by Dukefield Energy, the DfE approved consultant on our Utilities framework.
Coming Soon - Free Procurement Training
CPL Learning are delighted to bring to our members and clients an unprecedented offer for advanced training for procurement professionals absolutely FREE!
Free Financial Workshops
CPC Financial Services Framework suppliers, SAAF Education will be running the following workshops which may be of interest to our members.
Procuring your gas and electricity contracts
Dukefield Energy have provided the following update on what you need to know when procuring your gas and electricity contracts
Dukefield Energy Update
The energy market has continued to be volatile, in this latest update Dukefield Energy explain the causes of this and what their advice is.
Webinar – The Procurement Bill and New Procedures
CPC framework supplier Weightmans will be hosting a webinar on 7th July at 10:00am.
Read the latest CPC Newsletter
The latest Crescent Purchasing Consortium, part of the CPL Group, newsletter for June.
CPL Group awarded UK’s Best Workplaces™ recognition!
CPL Group named 40th on the list of UK's Best Medium Workplaces in May 2022.
Transforming Procurement - Response to the Green Paper
From September 2023, the UK will no longer be bound by EU public procurement rules as the “Transforming Public Procurement” project comes to fruition.
10 Procurement tips for Education Institutions
National PAG have compiled a list of 10 procurement tips aimed at education institutions who do not have access to a procurement professional.
CPL Group grant funded projects
We have completed our first round of CPL Group grant funding for educational organisations and have allocated £259,000 to 33 projects.
£7,500 awarded to Longdean School
Funding was awarded for the completion of a wildlife pond to develop outdoor teaching and learning whilst providing an area for students to enjoy nature.
£20,000 awarded to Farnborough College of Technology
The College was awarded funding to invest in flexible learning resources, key to their digital transformation strategy of integrating IT for students.
£10,225 awarded to The Jubilee Academy
The academy was awarded funding for additional specialised support for their students through the academy’s “Reach for the Stars” project.
£20,000 grant awarded to Carr Hill High School
The school were awarded funding to use towards a set of new Chromebooks for their students which will support new innovative approaches to teaching.