| Date | Category |
|---|---|
| 9th December 2021 | Member Update |
In the lead up to the Christmas break, UKUPC will be running a festive campaign all about “giving” and how effective procurement gives back to our members and wider society.
To highlight the benefits of responsible procurement, each consortium will be focusing on a topic and the benefits achieved in these areas. The campaign will demonstrate key subjects on embedding responsible and ethical procurement, sustainable supply chain management and social value.
We hope you enjoy following the stories over the next few days and we wish all of our members a Merry Christmas.
Day 8: How UKUPC Supports SMEs
At the start of 2021, there were just under 6m Small or Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. Members of the UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), recognise the valuable contribution these businesses make to our society and their local communities and the responsibility we hold in supporting them.
Day 7: Making “Good” Easier
This year saw environmental sustainability brought to the fore of many conversations and debates in our personal and professional lives with the arrival of COP26 in Glasgow.
Day 6: Mental Health and Wellbeing
UKUPC recognises that the changing environment is impacting all of its stakeholders and is working collectively to provide support and access to services that can assist with mental health and wellbeing.
Day 5: The Real Value of Using UKUPC Frameworks
Accurate, consistent reporting of savings is increasingly beneficial across the HE sector as it seeks to demonstrate the clear value that is being obtained from professional procurement activity. There are several ways that savings from procurement can be obtained…
Day 4: Supporting the Needs of our Members through Collaborative Procurement
In this #SeasonOfGiving, we look towards the true spirit of the holidays and the importance of togetherness and how collaborative procurement can best support the needs of you, our members.
Day 3: The Road to Sustainability in the Food Industry
One of the big challenges for the food and hospitality industry has been the reduction in plastic, especially as so many food and drink products traditionally use plastic packaging. Here, we set out the issues and give you ideas on how to tackle them.
Day 2: Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in Procurement
The festive season often brings to mind feelings of togetherness, but the reality is that within societies we all rarely have access to the same opportunities or advantages. How are we making sure that our organisations and our supply base is diverse and representative of society?
Day 1: Achieving a Sustainable Energy Future
To kick off the UKUPC festive campaign we will be demonstrating how TEC is providing our Members and the Sector with sustainable energy solutions highlighting responsible procurement and social and environmental value.
