Awards & Frameworks
Looking to meet UK Procurement regulations? We're approved suppliers on leading education frameworks, so we've already been pre-vetted for quality, value and compliance – saving you time on tenders and giving peace of mind that your services meet the highest standards. Take a look at our frameworks and awards to find out more.
Awards and Frameworks
Awards
winner
Education Business Services
EducationInvestor Global
Judges said: “EPM has had an outstanding year of helping its customers look after their employees and continues to be the standout provider for schools. At a time when schools have been severely disrupted by the pandemic, EPM has clearly stepped up to provide stability. This award recognises EPM’s commitment and support to help schools across the country to achieve success.”
shortlisted
Payroll Service Provider of the Year
2021 CIPP
The award acknowledges service providers who deliver efficient, compliant payroll services underpinned by excellent
customer service.
winner
Payroll & HR Provider Award
Reward Strategy
Our win reflects the significant cost savings and business benefits we bring to our customers, including innovative solutions and high levels of customer satisfaction.
winner
Payroll & HR Provider Award
Reward Strategy
We competed for this award against other providers of outsourced, fully managed or bureau services.
It recognises the significant cost savings and business benefits we offer to our customers.
Frameworks
Confederation of School Trusts
2024-25
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.
Everything ICT
2024
Approved as a supplier on the Everything ICT Framework, an ICT procurement framework specialising in the education sector and DfE recommended.
Crescent Purchasing Consortium
2023
Accredited by the DfE, Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is a procurement charity specialising in HR, payroll and finance services for the education sector. CPC is accredited by the DfE and is compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Everything FM
2022
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.
2buy2
2021
Joined 2buy2 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.
Churchmarketplace
2018
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.
Bloom
2020
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.