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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.
Company Size 86 UK-based Employees
(Medium)
INDUSTRY Other
CONNECT
Crescent Purchasing Consortium Head Office
Manchester,
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.
Crescent Purchasing Consortium
94%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK 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

Continuous professional development
Meeting with our suppliers and clients
Giving back to our community
Family and Pet friendly environment
Giving back to our community

Getting the list of awards....

Best Workplaces Lists

Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Crescent Purchasing Consortium on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

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