Market Insight for SUPC Members
Member Update
UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) – of which SUPC is an active member – has produced a document providing insight to members on what is happening in national and international supply chains. One of the…Read more
From Pasta to Procurement: A Student’s Journey to Understanding the Need for Responsible Procurement in Higher Education
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We are all familiar with the procurement profession’s drive and views on embedding responsible procurement into standard practice. However, how do the students that we ultimately serve feel? How aware are they of their influence…Read more
Managing Risk in Higher Education
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The daily management of operational risks in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is a challenging task. Our perceptions of risk, particularly within contract management, is vital to managing organisational processes effectively over time. Here, SUMS…Read more
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
Member Update
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
Member Update
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