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AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd, part of the AQA Global Assessment Services, is pleased to announce its successful appointment to the new Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Education Professional Services Framework. AlphaPlus has been awarded positions on Lot 2: Curriculum Development and Assessment and Lot 5: Leadership Development Training and Support Services, recognising its extensive expertise in supporting high-quality education delivery across the sector.

CPC is a not-for-profit, public sector buying authority and registered charity, owned and operated by the education sector, serving over 10,000 members. It provides compliant purchasing frameworks for education providers, a cost-effective route to market for education providers, combining procurement expertise with advisory services to deliver value for money and sector-wide improvement.

Schools, colleges and trusts are under increasing pressure to deliver value for money while managing complex operational and improvement priorities. CPC has launched the new Education Professional Services Framework to address emerging needs across the sector, offering its members access to specialist expertise through an efficient and compliant procurement route. Through Lot 2, AlphaPlus will support organisations to design, develop and evaluate high-quality curricula and assessment strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practice. Under Lot 5, AlphaPlus will deliver leadership development training and support services that build leadership capacity at all levels, enabling education institutions to drive improvement, manage change and foster inclusive, high-performing environments.

Commenting on the appointment, Romy Short, Managing Director, said:

“We are delighted to be appointed to the CPC Education Professional Services Framework. This reflects our commitment to supporting the education sector with high-quality, evidence-based solutions in curriculum, assessment and leadership development. We look forward to working with CPC members to deliver impactful and sustainable improvements in teaching, learning and organisational performance.”

AlphaPlus Consultancy is a UK-based education consultancy specialising in qualifications, assessment systems and education policy. With a strong track record of delivering complex national and international projects, AlphaPlus combines rigorous research, practical implementation experience and deep regulatory insight to help clients achieve high-quality, compliant and impactful outcomes.

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