UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

For the past few years, CPC has outsourced the contract management of its Legal Services framework agreement for various reasons, one of which being capacity internally. We have brought this framework back in-house with a new iteration of the framework. Suppliers awarded are capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advice and representation to institutions such as schools, academies, colleges, universities, and educational trusts, as well as local authorities and the wider public sector. Suppliers on this framework will cover a broad range of legal areas relevant to the education and the wider public sectors, including but not limited to: Education Law • Admissions, exclusions, and appeals • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) • Safeguarding and child protection • Curriculum and assessment matters • Ofsted inspection challenges and advice • Parental complaints and disputes • Student discipline and behaviour policies Governance and Regulatory Compliance • Advice on the constitution and governance of educational institutions • Compliance with the Education Acts, Academies Act, Equality Act, GDPR, and Freedom of Information • Support with policy development and statutory duties • Liaison with DfE, ESFA, Ofsted, and other regulators Employment and HR Law • Employment contracts and staff handbooks • Disciplinary and grievance procedures • Employment tribunals and dispute resolution • TUPE advice and organisational restructures • Trade union negotiations Property and Estates • Acquisition, disposal, and leasing of educational premises • PFI, PPP, and academy estate arrangements • Land registration and title investigations • Planning law advice relevant to education settings Commercial and Contracts • Drafting and review of commercial contracts and service level agreements • Procurement advice including Public Contracts Regulations 2015 compliance • Grant funding and partnership agreements • ICT and software procurement, licensing and contracts Corporate and Charities Law • Academy conversion and re-brokerage legal support • Group structures including multi-academy trusts (MATs) • Charity law compliance and governance • Company secretarial and filings (e.g., Companies House) Litigation and Dispute Resolution • Representation in judicial reviews and regulatory challenges • Contractual disputes • Debt recovery • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation Criminal Law • Damage to property and/or assets • Fraud and theft • Cybercrime • Violence crime

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of PPE, Clothing, Uniforms and First Aid Supplies, for use by CPC members, UKUPC members and the Wider Public Sector. Wider Public Sector Bodies https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassific https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations This agreement is also open to the following consortia; Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?_escaped_fragmen Higher Education Purchasing Consortia Wales (HEPCW) http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) https://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) http://www.supc.ac.uk/our-members/

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment, and related services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and the wider pubic sector. CPC members are distributed across the UK. A list of members split by region can be found here: Member Regions - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk) Wider Public Sector details can be found here: Public sector classification guide - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk), Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Details are also included on the CPC website at: Eligible Public Sector Bodies - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk)

This proposal for Salon Products and Equipment is a merge of two previous frameworks which are Salon Equipment, Furniture Supply and Maintenance and Hair Beauty and Wigs. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members, and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

This proposal for Sports Facilities Installation, Refurbishment, and Maintenance is a retender of the previous CPC Synthetic Sports Facilities Framework. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to members of NWUPC Ltd https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members, APUC Ltd https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members, and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

The aim of this tender exercise is to deliver a compliant framework providing users with regional competition and secure value for money. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums and other similar organisations who are CPC Members (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) and all CPC future members (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). The Framework Agreement is also open to the following Higher Education consortia and their current and future members through our joint contracting programme, HEPCW (www.hepcw.ac.uk), NWUPC (www.nwupc.ac.uk) and SUPC (www.supc.ac.uk). Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments . The framework will also be available to the Wider Public Sector (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php).

About the Education Professional Services Open Framework This Open framework has been awarded as the result of a fully regulated, above public procurement threshold tender exercise. The contracting authority for this framework is the Crescent Purchasing Consortium. The agreement started on 02/02/2026 and the Open Framework will run until 2034, as allowed under the Procurement Act 2023. The Open Framework will be opened after either the first 24 or 36 months, as included within the original tender ITT. The frequency of opening will be dependent upon the success of the first year. The Open Framework is a new service offering to CPC Members; there has been no prior framework in place for these services. The Open Framework allows advantageous pricing based on economies of scale from aggregated spend and affords the opportunity for CPC Members to develop a mutually beneficial, longer-term relationship with specialist suppliers. Lot Scope & Framework Suppliers The Framework is split into seven Lots as follows: Lot 1: SEND Advisory Services Lot 2: Curriculum Development and Assessment Lot 3: Therapy and Psychology Services Lot 4: Translation and Interpretation Services Lot 5: Leadership Development Training and Support Services Lot 6: Careers Advice and Guidance Services Lot 7: Technology and Integration Services

The aim of this tender exercise is to deliver a compliant framework to CPC members and the wider public sector. The resulting framework will provide users with regional competition and securing value for money. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and all future members https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

This proposal for Sports, Fitness and Play Equipment is a retender of the previous CPC Sports, Fitness and Gym Equipment framework. This iteration has an extended offering including playground and outdoor gym equipment amongst sports equipment and gym equipment. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and all future members https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available via our colleagues in other Consortia, including NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members and the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

Leasing Solution - with additional One to One Student device services

The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is being established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members,http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and potential members at https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/new. It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The Framework will be let across five Lots, with a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots.

Security, Access Control and CCTV systems are the critical primary interface to maintain and manage an organisations’ safety and security access permissions. Security, CCTV and Access Control systems are an effective form of security and its benefits include:- • An important part of an overall electronic security system • Enhanced security of employees, students, buildings and assets • Ability to work with other in-house security measures CPC intends to build on its previous offering of a framework with suitably qualified suppliers, capable of meeting the diverse needs and requirements of members. Member organisations accessing this framework are looking to work with pro-active suppliers who will work with them to design, supply, install and maintenance of CCTV, Access Control, Car Park Barrier and Intruder Alarm Systems which will maximise their ability to maintain and manage access to their premises, buildings, areas within buildings, specific rooms etc.

Lot 1 – Stationery and Education Supplies. Covering a wide range of products to incorporate all Stationery and Education Supplies. Full details within the ITT. Lot 2 – Paper, Print and Specialist. For the provision of specialist print and paper including but not limited to coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers. This list is not exhaustive. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and all future members https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of Outsourced Catering Services, seeking innovative partnerships with CPC members. The Framework Agreement will be for the supply of a wide range of catering services across education and the wider public sector throughout the framework period.

CPC are looking to expand from the previous iteration of this framework agreement offering members an easy and compliant route to market for all of their Drinking Water Dispensers and Associated Service requirements. This Framework agreement will be open to the CPC Members, Education Sector, Wider Pubic Sector, Local Authorities procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments, as well as members of the following education consortia; North Western University Purchasing Consortium http://www.nwupc.ac.uk North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium http://www.neupc.ac.uk London Universities Purchasing Consortium http://www.lupc.ac.uk Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium http://supc.ac.uk Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales http://www.hepcw.ac.uk

The purpose of this Open Framework is to provide CPC members with a compliant route to market, purchasing at a substantial and demonstrable discount, relative to the marketplace throughout the term of the Open Framework. Lot Structure The Framework will be split into seven Lots as follows: Lot 1: SEND Advisory Services Lot 2: Curriculum Development and Assessment Lot 3: Therapy and Psychology Services Lot 4: Translation and Interpretation Services Lot 5: Leadership Development Training and Support Services Lot 6: Careers Advice and Guidance Services Lot 7: Technology and Integration Services

Provision of Building Materials Tools and Hardware. It will be for the supply only for a wide range of Building Materials to include Brick, Roofing Materials, Plasterboards, Timber Materials, Tools and Fixings in addition to this, the framework will cater for all hand & power tools needs of CPC members.

This process is a re-tender of the current Electronic Office Supplies Framework Agreement let by CPC