Procurement Specialists Need to Take Centre Stage to Achieve Greater Efficiencies in the ‘New Normal’
LUPC’s Nicola Hill summarises the LUPC/SUPC webinar delivered in June by Joel Arber, managing consultant and group head of business development, SUMS Group and Linda Crotty, associate consultant, Procurement Shared Services. They looked at how…
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Dawson Books Update
What’s the situation? Dawson Books is a long-standing supplier of print and digital books to the HE sector. They are part of a larger group including similar services to FE and Public Libraries as well…
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VWV: To Exclude or Not to Exclude?
Deciding to exclude a bidder on grounds of discretionary exclusion or for non-compliance is a tricky decision and one which we are frequently asked to advise on. Stephanie Rickard, Partner at VWV, looks at some…
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How to Charter a Flight FAQ
While business travel recovers more slowly than leisure and holidaymakers are able to make the most of the travel corridors for summer getaways, a number of institutions are looking at whether commercial airlines will be…
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SUPC Webinar Recordings and Presentation Slides
10 November 20202 – LUPC & SUPC Responsible Procurement Webinars Recorded Webinars 1 – 3 Presentation Slides: How to enable the transition from linear to a circular…
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Get Involved in the SUPC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group
Recent events have made us all aware of the importance of equality and diversity within all elements of our society, the procurement profession is no exception. SUPC members, staff and the wider HE sector recognise…
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Life Sciences Reagents, Kits & Consumables Agreement Now Live
SUPC members can now access the Life Sciences Reagents, Kits & Consumable Framework, led by NEUPC. The agreement went live on the 9th March 2020 and will run until 8th March 2023, with the option to…
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CDW – Overcoming Cyber Security Challenges in Higher Education
As more students embrace remote learning, universities must carefully consider their approach to cybersecurity, says Neil Bailey, Head of Education at CDW. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every sector and every economy…
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