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UKUPC: The Benefits of Joining a Tender Working Party (TWP)

The UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) have created a document to highlight the benefits of joining a tender working party (TWP).  A TWP is a group that shapes and supports the delivery of UKUPC framework…
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Brexit Update

Member Update

On this page, you will find regular updates, links to information, training and guidance available to you to support your work through the transition period.  Should you have any questions or need something specific, please…
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SUPC and LUPC Joint Responsible Procurement Event Summary

Our first joint Responsible Procurement event with LUPC was held last week.  It was great to have so many join us to hear from two organisations who live and breathe responsible practice: the Ellen…
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UKUPC: HE Sector Approach to Contract and Supplier Management

The UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) has recently assessed sector activities linked to contract management and found positive activities that provide assurance and consistency linked to our management of supply chains. With impacts during 2020…
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Business Travel Management Guidance

While business travel has all but come to a standstill, it is a good time to review your needs going forwards. Many institutions have been going to market via the framework for their new…
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Events Update – COUP2021 and LUPC/SUPC Annual Conference 2021

COUP 2021 The decision has been taken to postpone the Conference on University Procurement (COUP2021), originally scheduled for 7-9 September 2021, due to the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 and the impact this is having on…
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LUPC & SUPC Joint Responsible Procurement Group

The LUPC & SUPC responsible procurement event, taking place on 4th November, will not only be an opportunity for you to learn from some excellent speakers, but it will also signal the start of…
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New Supplier for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) – LAB3123 NW

NWUPC have a signed agreement in place with Siemens and the supplier can now be utilised on Lot 6 – MRI Scanners for Clinical Use / Lot 8 – MRI Scanners for Research Use and…
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