Recruitment specialist to support education sector organisations through compliant staffing solutions
Edinburgh, Scotland – Venesky Brown is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a place on the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Recruitment and Associated Services Framework, securing a position on Lot 2: Supply of Non-Academic Temporary and Permanent Workers.
The Framework Agreement will commence on 1 September 2026, providing CPC members with a compliant and efficient route to access Venesky Brown’s recruitment expertise for a wide range of non-academic roles across the education sector.
With extensive experience supporting public sector organisations, Venesky Brown will provide recruitment solutions that help colleges, universities, schools, academies and wider education organisations attract and retain high-quality talent across operational, professional and support functions.
Supporting Education Through Specialist Recruitment Expertise
The appointment represents an important milestone for Venesky Brown and further strengthens the company’s commitment to supporting the education sector with tailored recruitment solutions.
Through the framework, eligible organisations will be able to access temporary and permanent recruitment services for a broad range of non-academic positions, helping institutions address workforce challenges while ensuring compliance, transparency and value for money.
Simone Lockhart, Director of Public Sector at Venesky Brown, said:
“We are delighted to have been awarded a place on the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Recruitment Framework. This appointment reflects the quality of service, compliance standards and sector expertise our team delivers every day.
Education organisations operate in an increasingly complex environment and having access to trusted recruitment partners is more important than ever. We look forward to supporting CPC members with reliable, responsive and high-quality recruitment solutions that help them attract the people they need to deliver excellent outcomes for their students and communities.”
Delivering Social Value Across the Education Sector
A key reason Venesky Brown is proud to join the framework is CPC’s longstanding commitment to delivering meaningful social value for the education sector.
As a not-for-profit purchasing consortium, CPC reinvests value back into the sector through initiatives designed to support educational institutions, learners and local communities. By leveraging collective purchasing power, CPC helps members achieve efficiencies that allow more resources to be directed towards educational priorities.
The consortium’s focus on responsible procurement, supplier engagement, sustainability and community benefit aligns closely with Venesky Brown’s own values and commitment to creating positive social impact through recruitment.
Through its work with education organisations, Venesky Brown is committed to supporting inclusive hiring practices, widening access to employment opportunities and helping institutions build diverse and resilient workforces that reflect the communities they serve.
Looking Ahead
The framework appointment creates a new route for education sector organisations across the UK to engage with Venesky Brown’s recruitment services and benefit from specialist market knowledge, sector insight and a consultative approach to talent acquisition.
With the framework commencing on 1 September 2026, Venesky Brown looks forward to working alongside CPC members to support workforce strategies and help organisations secure the talent needed to succeed in an evolving education landscape.
About CPC
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is a not-for-profit charity that gives back to the education sector and a one-stop procurement shop, with a vision of being the first-choice procurement services charity across the education sector, currently servicing over 10,900 educational institutions. Each year CPC’s Board of Trustees review the level of reserves the charity has and any surpluses are reinvested back into the education sector via its ‘Giving Back’ initiative. To date over £2.7 million has been designated for re-investment in the form of various projects with the largest amount being used specifically for awarding non-refundable grants to CPC members supporting SEND learners, wellbeing and absenteeism in colleges, schools, academies, and universities nationwide.
The CPC has an impressive portfolio which includes, 80+ compliant frameworks, with 20+ approved by the Department for Education (DfE), consultancy services which aid our members with every aspect of their procurement journey from facilitating flexible procurement outsourcing, five days a week, to designing a strategic procurement packages to maximise savings. The CPC provide FREE training and development opportunities via Crescent Learning. With a combined 58-year track record of delivering improvements, transformations, compliance, and value for money the education sector is in safe hands.
Further Information
For further information about accessing Venesky Brown, please contact:
Sofia Lopez
Marketing & Outreach Manager
Email: sofia@venesky-brown.co.uk
Website: www.veneskybrown.com
