No Time to Buy: 12 Steps for Avoiding Price Increases in Unstable Times
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The perfect storm of Brexit, Covid, fuel and labour shortages have set the stage for inevitable price increase requests from suppliers. And while proactive cost-containment is ideal, it’s not always possible. Here, SUPC Head of…Read more
Make 2021/22 a Success with the SUMS Group
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As the new academic year starts with its exciting challenges, make sure you tap into the SUMS Group higher education expertise! SUMS is supporting universities across the UK, and internationally, to tackle today’s toughest challenges. Our…Read more
It’s not IF it’s WHEN! Cyber Attacks are you ready?
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On the 14th of September, UKUPC held the first webinar on Cyber Security as part of a planned series of events. Three expert speakers shared their knowledge and experience of cyber attacks, along with their…Read more
Win-Win-Win: Why Your Team Should Consider Hosting an Intern
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Internship programmes provide a valuable opportunity to positively contribute to a student’s real-world industry experience, but they also give a lot to the internship provider – and to our wider community. Here, 2021 SUMS…Read more
Modern Slavery Resources for Members
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Monday 23 August 2021 marked International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Modern slavery is still a reality for so many, which is why we would like to share the following resources…Read more
The Procurement Picture Show 2020-21
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Did you miss out on our live webinars this year? If so, now is the perfect time to catch up with our Procurement Picture Show. We’ve highlighted some of our key webinars from 2020-21 below,…Read more
Public Procurement Policy Update
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National Procurement Policy Statement – Cabinet Office Recording The Cabinet Office recently delivered an excellent webinar outlining the background and implications of the National Procurement Policy Statement. The session was recorded…Read more
Benchmarking: A Launchpad for Better Procurement Performance
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Successful performance improvement programmes rely on a combination of baselining and benchmarking – these are essential tools in achieving better procurement. You must know where you are on the route map to chart an effective…Read more