The tools are designed to guide you to capable suppliers by filtering by specialism and region of the UK. This will enhance the flexibility and simplicity of buying through the following frameworks: Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745) for objective advice in a number of areas, which may include the identification of options with recommendations as well […]
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Social distancing solutions and much more from our new Furniture framework
This new agreement can support your organisation as you plan to reopen amid the new measures that have been put in place by the government, as well as your more general needs, from secure to recycled furniture. Listed suppliers are offering a range of products including protective screens, hand sanitiser stations and temperature screening booths, […]
Security solutions for a COVID-secure workplace
Thermal cameras for temperature screening Using infrared technology, thermal cameras can detect radiating heat from a body to provide an estimated core body temperature. These cameras are an extremely powerful tool, often deployed by firefighters to track smouldering embers and police to search for out-of-sight suspects. Technology has been developed in several formats from hand-held […]
Keep your fleet clean and go green with our Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions
In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy to pass legislation to end its contribution to global warming by 2050 through becoming carbon net zero. This means any emissions will have to be balanced by schemes to offset an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere – replacing vehicles with internal combustion […]
The Buying Digital Community – a virtual success
American author and public speaker, Scott Berkun once said: “Most people doubt that online meetings can work, but they somehow overlook that most in-person meetings don’t work either”. This view led me to think about ways in which we could plan and prepare for a community gathering online, without losing the ‘community spirit’ we achieve […]
First North East, Yorkshire and Humber Skills Academy event is a hit
Prior to the COVID-19 emergency, our regional team for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, led by David Bemrose, were exploring different ways of engaging with customers across the region to improve Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) presence and to better support their needs. After identifying a number of key customer stakeholders, we began to develop […]
Cyber security now and in the future
Cyber security is an evolving landscape, with cyber attacks increasing and affecting more and more organisations across the public sector every single day. New data protection regulation (GDPR) came into force in 2018 and organisations responded by improving security procedures and systems. But the threats still remain, with cyber criminals developing more sophisticated ways to […]
Reopening workplaces: what to consider in response to COVID-19
BEIS has released new ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidelines to UK employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating as safely as possible. The new guidance covers 8 workplace settings which are allowed to be open, including outdoor environments, construction sites and factories. Some of the key considerations from this guidance […]
COVID-19 cleaning requirements: a step by step guide
You may require a contractor to undertake a one off deep clean before reopening or if you’ve had a confirmed case of coronavirus. You may be considering your current cleaning contract and want to introduce a routine cleaning service that will meet your changing demands following the COVID-19 pandemic. BEIS released new ‘COVID-19 secure’ guidelines […]
Helping procurement colleagues come together
Eddie Gibson had only been with CCS for a fortnight when lockdown began, but in his role as a strategic business manager he was able to call on his previous extensive local government procurement experience to quickly find ways to offer additional support to local authorities across the eastern region. He set up a weekly […]