The Procurement Picture Show 2021-22
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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 2021-22 below,…Read more
UKUPC Newsletter – July 2022
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We are pleased to provide the July edition of the UKUPC newsletter to update you on our latest activity. UK Universities Purchasing Consortium (UKUPC), comprised of the regional purchasing consortia (APUC,…Read more
Launch of the New Graduation Services Framework
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SUPC members can now access the Graduation Services (Gowns and Photography) PFB5073 LU framework agreement which covers the provision of gown hire and purchase, photography services and one-stop-shop services. This is…Read more
Launch of the HE TOMs Guidance and Measurement Framework
Member Update
Social Value Portal has launched its official Social Value guidance and measurement framework specific to the Higher Education (HE) sector. Helping HE bodies to capture, communicate and emphasise the full value…Read more
Was Your ICT Hardware Made Using Forced Student Labour? Insights for the Higher Education Sector from Electronics Watch
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Insights for the Higher Education Sector from Electronics Watch SUPC Members benefit from the reporting and support provided through SUPC’s full affiliation to the independent labour rights monitoring organisation, Electronics Watch (EW). EW Affiliate…Read more
Delivering Lasting Strategic Change in Higher Education Procurement
Member Update
There is no shortage of reasons for university procurement teams to move to a more commercial approach. The challenges facing our sector – and society at large – are significant: the Procurement Bill, varying…Read more
Sustainable Travel is Taking Centre Stage in Higher Education
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Sustainability has entered our lexicon and consciousness as an important concept since the beginning of this decade. It appears we are in search of quick answers to balance our never ending business and personal…Read more
No Time to Buy: The Sequel
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With the continuing cost pressures facing universities and consumers alike, SUPC’s Head of Procurement Services Rob Johnson re-visits the topic of reducing price increases and considers approaches which could be used…Read more