UK Public Sector Framework

Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)

Name: Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
Creator: Crescent Purchasing Consortium
License: Public sector procurement reference
Keywords: cpc, education, schools, mat, fe college, university framework

Education-sector consortium — schools, FE colleges, MATs, universities.

Owner / operator

Crescent Purchasing Consortium

Annual / total value

£250m/yr

Next refresh

2026

CPC is the largest education-sector purchasing consortium in the UK, covering schools, MATs, FE colleges, sixth forms and universities. 100+ frameworks across IT, catering, MIS, professional services, energy. Direct call-off for most. Strong SME presence; many frameworks have reserved SME lots.

SIC codes: 46, 85
Common keywords: cpc · education · schools · mat · fe college · university framework

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