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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…
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Competitive Route to Market for Antibodies & Sera Framework Available to Higher Education Sector

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SUPC members can now access the re-tendered Antibodies & Sera and other matrices (LAB4042) framework agreement – the only higher education focused antibodies agreement available to universities. The agreement went live…
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Legal Services Framework Launch

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SUPC members can now access the new Legal Services framework agreement (PFB5069 LU). The framework went live on 4 June 2021 and will run for three years plus an optional…
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General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Post Installation Services Framework Launch

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SUPC members can now access the new General Laboratory Equipment framework agreement (LAB5061 LU). The framework went live on 15 June 2021 and will run for…
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The Relationship-Based Approach to Commercial Contracts: Building a Good Marriage Instead of Preparing for a Bad Divorce

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Marriage is a fitting example of a relational contract where we focus on the relationship. In contrast, commercial contracts often concentrate on ‘what we will do when things go wrong’. In doing so, we miss…
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White Goods and Associated Electrical Appliances Framework Launch

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SUPC members can now access the new White Goods and Associated Electrical Appliances Framework – JAN3134 NW. The agreement went live on the 1st June 2021 and will run for…
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Global Workforce Mobility Services Framework Launch

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SUPC members can now access the Global Workforce Mobility Services Framework – PFB3135 NW covering the provision of services to help with the management of a global workforce. Framework Launch Presentation…
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Period Dignity Solutions- Lot 14 of the Washroom Services Framework

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Last week we announced that SUPC members can now access the Washroom Services Framework – JAN3136 NW. This retender of a well-established national agreement, now includes a dedicated lot for period dignity solutions.
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