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
Blog
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
Blog
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
UK Procurement Bill Passing Through Parliament
Member Update
The new Procurement Bill is currently passing through Parliament, having had its first reading in the House of Lords this week. This follows the Queen’s Speech on 10 May 2020 which stated that public sector procurement will…Read more
UKUPC: Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May
Blog
UKUPC is taking part in the UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week, working together to support our members to focus on achieving good mental health. Each day we will be providing top tips,…Read more
UKUPC Impact Statement 2020/21: How Did You Benefit from Collaborative Procurement?
Member Update
SUPC is pleased to bring you the 2020/21 UKUPC (UK Universities Purchasing Consortium) Impact Statement. The statement highlights how institutions like yours have benefited through consortia collaboration. UKUPC…Read more
Travel Management Services Update
Member Update
SUPC wrote to members directly last week, to let them know that we are working with our Travel Management Companies (TMCs) to address the service level issues that some institutions are experiencing across the …Read more
Plastic Packaging Tax – How the HE purchasing consortia are supporting members and suppliers
Member Update
The Plastic Packaging Tax came into force on 1st April 2022. Companies are required to register for the tax if they have manufactured or imported 10 or more tonnes of finished plastic packaging components…Read more