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Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Framework Launch

Member Update

Framework Details SUPC members can now access the NWUPC led Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Framework (FFE3177 NW). The agreement runs from the 1st March 2022 until 29th February…
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Women in Higher Education Leadership: Reflections from International Women’s Day 2022

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In the lead up to this year’s International Women’s Day, SUMS spoke with ambitious leaders across the Higher Education sector.  We wanted to know what inspires today’s successful female leaders, how we can all…
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Hear from Leaders in Higher Education on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a time for us to reflect on both the achievements of women and their influences on the world but also highlight and raise awareness about issues that women still…
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Procurement for the University of Tomorrow: Impact Report 2021

Member Update

SUPC Annual Impact Report 2020/21 Our 2020/21 Annual Impact Report highlights how members have been making the most of their SUPC memberships to emerge from a challenging few years with a fit-for-the-future approach.  …
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A Commercial Approach to Higher Education Procurement: Top Tips from the Private Sector

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Here, ICT Category Manager, Mark Lewis, shares insights into how his commercial background is influencing his approach to tendering, framework and supplier management. With over 20 years’ experience running procurement projects…
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Love2shop Gift Cards through the Promotional Merchandise Framework

Member Update

SUPC members have access to the NWUPC led Promotional Merchandise Framework (OFF3128 NW). The framework which was launched in 2019 has three lots: Lot 1 – Promotional Merchandise and Clothing Lot…
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IT Equipment Reuse Recycling and Disposal Framework Launch

Member Update

SUPC members can now access the IT Equipment Reuse Recycling and Disposal Framework (ITS3082 NW). The main aims of this NWUPC Led framework are to reduce waste volumes, optimise product utilisation…
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The academic e-Book Market in Higher Education: the Good, the Bad, and the Confusing

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The academic e-book market was complex and thorny long before COVID-19, but the severe disruption to education around the world has exacerbated issues around pricing and, access to teaching and learning resources. Here, SUPC Category…
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