BROWSE CERTIFIED COMPANIES
Crescent Purchasing Consortium
Updated July 2026.About Crescent Purchasing Consortium
Company Overview
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (‘the CPC’) is a registered charity. The objects of the charity are to provide services and advance education to improve procurement activity across the education sector, and to promote the education of learners by assisting in the provision of facilities and the funding of projects for education in those bodies.
The Giving Back initiative has designated over £2.7 million for reinvestment into the sector.
These funds will assist:
• Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• The wellbeing of all learners
• Absenteeism. If a learner is not attending university, college or school, then they cannot progress.
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Head Office
Manchester,
North West England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Employee Demographics
Tenure
- <2 years - 27%
- 2-5 years - 40%
- 6-10 years - 26%
- 11-15 years - 5%
- 16-20 years - 2%
- Over 20 years - 1%
Company Culture at Crescent Purchasing Consortium
The employee experience below at Crescent Purchasing Consortium, compared to a typical company.
94% of employees at Crescent Purchasing Consortium say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
99%
This is a physically safe place to work.
99%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.
99%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
99%
I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.
99%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
Working at Crescent Purchasing Consortium
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Best Workplaces Lists
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Continuous professional development
Meeting with our suppliers and clients
Giving back to our community
Family and Pet friendly environment
Giving back to our community