To be approved for these frameworks, we have undergone thorough evaluation processes and been pre-evaluated on areas such as value for money, customer service, compliance with all relevant legislation, innovation, insurance cover, case studies, and reference checks. So, you can be assured that we can provide you with a high-quality service that meets your specific requirements.
These frameworks allow you to directly award to us, avoiding lengthy tendering processes while ensuring you meet UK procurement regulations.
In 2024, EPM was approved as a supplier on the Everything ICT Framework, an ICT procurement framework specialising in the education sector and DfE recommended.
In 2024, EPM was 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.
We are on the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework for HR, payroll and finance services. CPC is accredited by the DfE and is compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
In 2022, EPM was 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.
We joined 2buy2 in 2021 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.
Since 2018, EPM has been 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.
Since 2020, we have 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.