Awards & Frameworks
Looking to meet UK Procurement regulations? We're approved suppliers on leading education frameworks, so we've already been pre-vetted for quality, value and compliance – saving you time on tenders and giving peace of mind that your services meet the highest standards. Take a look at our frameworks and awards to find out more.
Awards and Frameworks
Awards
shortlisted
Payroll Service Provider of the Year - CIPP Annual Excellence Awards
2026
Behind the scenes, so much hard work goes into ensuring that teachers and support staff are paid accurately. We’re incredibly proud to see our team's continued dedication to the sector being recognised.
winner
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work
2026
We're proud to have been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards, celebrating organisations that excel in employee wellbeing, engagement and workplace culture. This achievement reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding environment where our people can thrive, grow and do their best work every day
shortlisted
HR & Payroll Provider Award and Customer Excellence Award - The Rewards
2025
We're incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for both the HR & Payroll Provider Award and the Customer Excellence Award at the 2025 Rewards Strategy Awards. Being recognised in these highly competitive categories is a testament to the expertise, dedication and passion of the entire EPM team, as well as our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to our customers.
shortlisted
Payroll Service Provider of the Year - CIPP Annual Excellence Awards
2025
We are proud to have been recognised at the 2025 CIPP Annual Excellence Awards. This award celebrates service providers that consistently deliver efficient, accurate and fully compliant payroll services, supported by outstanding customer care. The recognition reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation and delivering a first-class experience for every customer, while maintaining the highest standards of payroll expertise and compliance.
Frameworks
Confederation of School Trusts
2024-25
Accredited by the Confederation of School Trusts (CST) as an approved supplier for HR and Recruitment. CST is the national organisation and sector body for school trusts in England advocating for, connecting and supporting executive and governance leaders.
Everything ICT
2024
Approved as a supplier on the Everything ICT Framework, an ICT procurement framework specialising in the education sector and DfE recommended.
Crescent Purchasing Consortium
2023
Accredited by the DfE, Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is a procurement charity specialising in HR, payroll and finance services for the education sector. CPC is accredited by the DfE and is compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Everything FM
2022
Awarded HR and payroll service participation in Everything FM. This framework will direct-award or will run a mini-competition to secure the most appropriate supplier, helping to assure quality and value.
2buy2
2021
Joined 2buy2 to offer HR and payroll services. 2buy2 provides strategic advice and supplier protection, helping you to make the right decisions – at the right price – for your school or trust.
Churchmarketplace
2018
Providing HR and payroll services to Catholic schools and trusts through CMP.
Their principles are solidarity and subsidiarity, and they welcome everyone from village schools to large academies.
Bloom
2020
Partnered with Bloom for HR and payroll. They offer managed sourcing through direct-award or mini-competition, and will work with you to create your ITT and will shortlist the most suitable suppliers for you.