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3:00pm - 5:00pm, 1 October 2025
(Europe/London)
(Europe/London)
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Event Details
Education Sector
Wednesday 1st October
Registrations and refreshments 2:30pm-3:00pm
Meeting 3:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Santander, 6th Floor, 1 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ
Networking drinks from 5:00pm
Kindly sponsored by
Key Takeaways
- A clearer understanding of how you can position your business more competitively to increase your chances of framework agreement approval.
Meeting Agenda
Framework agreements are being updated this year and recruiters in the education sector will need to resubmit their tenders to be included. Gain insight into what you will need to consider in your application and how you can position your business more competitively to increase your chances of success.
Also, find out what recruitment businesses of all sizes can do to reap the benefits of AI and automation.
Welcome & Introduction
Eddie Austin, Founder and CEO, Operam Education Group
Ed Groombridge, Operations Director, Anzuk Education
APSCo Update
Samantha Hurley, Managing Director, APSCo UK
Your guide to the new framework agreements
Tom Harper, Category Manager for the Supply Teachers Agreement, Crown Commercial Service
James Moreton, Commercial Lead - HR & Workforce, Crown Commercial Service
Molly McRae, Associate Commercial Practitioner, Crown Commercial Service
Q&A and close
You can register your interest in advance here.
Speakers
Tom Harper
Crown Commercial Service, Category Manager for the Supply Teachers Agreement
I’m the Commercial Manager for the Supply Teachers team at Crown Commercial Service and have been part of the organisation for the past seven years. I work closely with schools and suppliers to help make sure education staff are sourced efficiently, fairly, and in a way that delivers real value.
Before joining CCS, I worked in recruitment, which gave me a solid grounding in how the staffing industry works and the challenges customers, suppliers and candidates face. That experience really helps me bridge the gap between commercial thinking and the needs of schools.
I’m passionate about supporting schools and making a difference through smart, practical procurement solutions.
James Moreton
Crown Commercial Service, Commercial Lead - HR & Workforce
I am the CCS Commercial Lead for Supply Teachers and Non Clinical Staffing. My current role involves me overseeing management of frameworks and sectors relating to Health and Education. I have worked at CCS for 13 years across various functions including, Clinical Workforce, Estates Management and Procurement Operations.
I am a self-confessed ‘policy-nerd’ and shamelessly enjoy the aspects of my role related to contract and policy.
Molly McRae
Crown Commercial Service, Associate Commercial Practitioner
I currently serve as the Associate Commercial Practitioner within the Supply Teachers Team at Crown Commercial Service, where I am responsible for the day-to-day management and operational delivery of the framework agreement. In this role, I work closely with stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation and smooth running of the agreement, supporting schools and educational institutions in sourcing high-quality supply teaching staff.
I joined CCS ten months ago, marking my first role within the public sector. Prior to this, I built a successful career over eight years in the retail industry as a merchandiser, where I developed strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management skills, and a keen eye for data analysis.