CPC Village
Maximising Value Through Smarter Procurement
With increasing financial pressures across the sector, the CPC Village gives school and trust leaders direct access to trusted procurement specialists and framework providers who can help schools reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Hosted with Crescent Purchasing Consortium, this dedicated area focuses on practical ways schools can maximise value without compromising quality. The CPC team will be on hand to provide expert procurement information and further advice now that the Procurement Act 2023 has come into force and want to hear about your procurement challenges and how we can further support you over a coffee and some free cake.
About Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is a not-for-profit charity that gives back to the education sector and a one-stop procurement shop, with a vision of being the first-choice procurement services charity that gives back to the education sector.
The CPC has an impressive portfolio which includes 80+ compliant frameworks, with 20+ approved by the Department for Education (DfE), consultancy services which aid members with every aspect of their procurement journey from facilitating flexible procurement outsourcing, five days a week, to designing strategic procurement packages to maximise savings. Membership also provides members with FREE training and development opportunities via Crescent Learning. With a combined 58-year track record of delivering improvements, transformations, compliance and value for money, you are in safe hands.
Each year CPC's Board of Trustees review the level of reserves the charity has and any surpluses are reinvested back into the education sector via the Giving Back initiative. To date, over £2.7 million has been designated for re-investment in the form of various projects, with the largest amount being used specifically for awarding non-refundable grants to CPC members supporting SEND learners, wellbeing and absenteeism in colleges, schools, academies and universities nationwide.
For more information, please contact r.holland@thecpc.ac.uk.
CPC Vision, Mission and Values
- VisionCPC’s vision is to be the first-choice procurement services charity that gives back to the education sector.
- MissionCPC wants members to receive outstanding procurement services.
- People FirstCPC provides a caring, inclusive and supporting environment that focuses on individual needs to enable people to be the best they can be.
- Customer AlwaysEverything CPC does is for the benefit of its customers, helping them provide the best service possible to their learners.
- ExcellenceCPC is 100% committed to delivering the highest-quality services that exceed expectations, with continuous improvement at the heart of what it does.
Suppliers
Explore the suppliers at the CPC Village:
Agilico
At Agilico, we support more than 14,000 customers across the UK, helping organisations embrace smarter, more sustainable ways of working.
As an accredited supplier to the DfE-recommended Crescent Purchasing Consortium framework, we work with schools, academies, MATs and higher education institutions to improve efficiency, control costs and support better outcomes for staff and students.
We already support more than 1,500 educational establishments, delivering resilient, cost-effective workplace technology. From sustainable managed print and IT to communications, finance automation and digital workflows, our solutions help education teams reduce administrative pressure and make work easier.
Our expertise spans four key areas:
Sustainable Managed Print – Secure, dependable and cost-effective print services for education. Our Agilico Zero programme gives remanufactured print technology a new life, reducing waste, conserving resources and significantly lowering carbon emissions compared with manufacturing new devices. Agilico became the first independent UK managed print provider to achieve the BSI Kitemark for remanufacturing under BS 8887.
Automation – Our finance and process automation technology helps education teams reduce manual administration. Agilico Verify and POP automate invoice processing, purchase orders and approvals, while our information management solutions digitise documents, data and workflows.
Unified Communications – Helping staff, students and guardians stay connected through modern communications, connectivity and collaboration technology.
Managed IT Services – Supporting education teams with IT infrastructure, hardware and software, audio-visual technology, displays and visitor management solutions.
Our commitment to helping education organisations operate more sustainably was recognised at the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Excellence Awards 2026, where Agilico won the Commitment to Carbon Reduction & Sustainability Award.
With more than 500 colleagues across 10 UK offices, we combine national capability with local expertise and long-term customer relationships. As an independent technology provider, we can recommend solutions based on what each school, academy or trust needs rather than being tied to a single manufacturer.
Discover how Agilico can help your organisation reduce costs, improve efficiency, support sustainability and make work easy.
Zurich
Zurich Municipal has been supporting schools, academies and other public sector organisations across the UK since 1993. Its education insurance offering is designed to help protect schools, academies, multi-academy trusts, independent schools, colleges and universities through tailored insurance solutions and risk support.
Alongside insurance cover, Zurich Municipal provides risk management guidance, claims support and a range of additional services aimed at helping education settings manage risk and respond to challenges. This includes access to specialist claims teams, including support following major incidents such as floods or fires, as well as resources such as safeguarding support and risk management tools.
With experience of working with thousands of schools and academies, Zurich Municipal supports education leaders in protecting their people, buildings and assets while helping them navigate an evolving risk landscape.
CleanTEC Services
CleanTEC Services Limited is an Employee-Owned and B Corp Certified commercial cleaning company, operating nationwide with a strong presence across London, the South East and the Midlands from our offices in Watford and Oldbury. Employing over 2,500 colleagues, we have earned a reputation for delivering exceptional cleaning services, investing in our people, and building trusted, long-term partnerships with our clients.
Founded in 2000 by Peter Rochford and Chris Rogers, CleanTEC was established with a simple vision: to create a cleaning company that puts people first. That philosophy continues to shape everything we do today. As an Employee-Owned business, every member of our team has a shared interest in our success, creating a culture of pride, accountability and ownership that is reflected in the service we deliver every day.
As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to balancing purpose with performance by meeting the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility, governance and transparency. Guided by our core values of Pride, Respect, Teamwork and Enjoyment, we strive to create cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environments while making a positive difference to our colleagues, clients and the communities we serve.
Education has always been at the heart of our business, with approximately 80% of our portfolio comprising schools, academies, colleges and universities. Our extensive experience means we understand the unique operational demands of educational environments, from safeguarding and compliance to term-time service delivery, holiday programmes and supporting the wellbeing of pupils, students and staff.
We believe every educational setting is different. That is why we work in partnership with each school to develop tailored cleaning solutions that reflect its individual requirements. Supported by experienced passionate operational teams, innovative technology and robust quality management systems, we consistently deliver safe, welcoming and well-maintained learning environments where education can flourish.
At CleanTEC, we believe outstanding cleaning is about more than maintaining buildings; it is about creating environments where people feel safe, valued and able to perform at their very best. This commitment to quality, partnership and continuous improvement is why so many educational establishments choose to work with CleanTEC year after year.
Sustainable Energy First
Sustainable Energy First (SE First) is a leading UK energy and carbon consultancy, helping organisations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and accelerate their journey to net zero. Founded in 1997, Sustainable Energy First combines over 25 years of industry expertise with innovative technology and data-driven insights to deliver practical, measurable results.
Working across the public and private sectors, Sustainable Energy First supports businesses with energy procurement, utility management, revenue recovery, site infrastructure projects, and energy and carbon optimisation. The company's mission is to inspire and empower organisations to make a positive difference for their people, communities, and the planet.
By providing clear guidance in an increasingly complex energy and regulatory landscape, Sustainable Energy First enables clients to achieve greater control, sustainability, and long-term business resilience.
Weightmans
Weightmans is a leading law firm with a truly global reach.
From FTSE-100 companies and family-owned businesses to public sector organisations and individuals, Weightmans believe in the power of people, innovation and partnership to provide strategic business insight and deep expertise to its clients across the UK and beyond.
With 1,700 staff across England, Scotland, and Wales, Weightmans was named a UK Top Employer for the 19th time in January 2026, earning a top ten spot from the Top Employers Institute. In September 2025, it received EcoVadis’ Gold rating, placing it among the top 5% of law and accounting firms worldwide for ESG and sustainability. In October 2025, it also achieved its highest-ever ranking on the 2025 Social Mobility Employer Index, reaching 15th place in the list.
The firm’s purpose is to See the Possibility – in its business, people and clients. Weightmans believe thinking differently allows it to see the possibilities others don't.
Levett Consultancy
As an original Google Partner since 2010, Levett Consultancy is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) specialising in advising, developing, and supporting Google Cloud Technology to drive digital transformation for UK schools and academies. Our mission is “Keeping Technology Simple”, by demystifying technology so you get the most from your IT investment creating a positive outcome for all.
As a trusted Crescent Procurement Consortium (CPC) supplier, we deliver tailored, cost-effective cloud solutions. Alongside our partnerships with Google, Microsoft and Sophos, our team holds key accreditations including PRINCE2, ITIL, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Certified Green Small Business. We are deeply committed to social responsibility as a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer. We also nurture the next generation through our 'classroom to career' pathways, investing in students from Year 11 through to T-Levels and apprenticeships. All solutions strictly adhere to safeguarding and data security regulations. Discover more at levettconsultancy.co.uk.
Churchill
Churchill is a leading commercial cleaning business with customers all over the UK. Established in the 1980s, our business has grown consistently and has an enviable customer portfolio in the private and public sectors.
Our core belief is that clean and hygienic environments have a positive impact on the way people feel, behave and engage with their workplace.
Our business is employee owned, in fact it’s one of the largest companies in the UK with this kind of ownership structure. This is important because all of our people are invested in making a difference and doing their best for us, themselves and, most importantly our customers.
We operate regional teams so that our services, knowledge and recruitment all stay local to the communities in which we operate. Our people take pride in the presentation of the environments where they live and work.