Committing to responsible procurement in tough times
Member Update
(5-minute read) Author: Leigh Kopec, Head of SUPC With World Sustainable Procurement Day approaching on 21 March 2023, it feels entirely appropriate to reflect on the emergence of sustainable and ethical practices. Whether directed by…Read more
(National) Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services Framework Launch (NERARS)
Member Update
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our re-tendered (National) Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (NERARS) Framework to SUPC members. Led by Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) and tendered in conjunction…Read more
SUPC publishes its Impact Report for 2021/22
Member Update
(10-minute read) We are happy to share our Impact Report for 2021/22. It highlights how members have been making the most of their SUPC memberships and how the SUPC team…Read more
Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework launch
Member Update
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our re-tendered Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) to SUPC members. This improved agreement provides a compliant and responsible route for universities to procure servers, storage…Read more
An unlikely cash drain – are procurement thresholds costing universities?
Blog
Most university finance and procurement policies require users to obtain multiple quotations when purchasing from ‘non-contracted’ suppliers. In some cases this is to comply with EU Procurement Directives but for most purchases these policies are…Read more
New Head of Marketing and Communications joins SUMS Group
Member Update
The SUMS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Parsley as its new Head of Marketing and Communications. Rob adds valuable expertise in content strategy, stakeholder engagement, behavioural insights, and product development. His…Read more
SUMS Group Appoints New Head of SUPC
The SUMS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Leigh Kopec to the newly created role of Head of SUPC, where he will assume responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of procurement…
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SUMS Group’s Strategic Partnership with EAUC
University students and staff increasingly expect to see what actions their institutions are taking to become sustainable organisations and contribute towards building a sustainable future. The expectations of many partners, funders and wider society are…
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