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Sectors Archives:
How to build resilience and strengthen the cyber security procurement process
NB: This article was originally published on 1 March 2023. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Public sector data is a tempting target for cybercriminals. The following article includes our 5 top tips for building resilience and strengthening cyber […]
Manage your resources effectively with asset tracking
Make sure you don’t lose track of important and valuable assets with asset tracking. What is an asset? An asset is anything that would be costly to replace, such as tools, IT kit, machinery, hospital beds, medical equipment or vehicles. You can also track people, for example, babies on maternity wards can be tracked as […]
How to build sustainability into procurement: staying on track for carbon net zero
NB: This article was originally published on 1 February 2023. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Building sustainability into your procurements is crucial in order to meet the 2050 net zero target set by Government. To get it […]
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Our new offsite construction agreement has been awarded
The Offsite Construction Solutions (RM6184) agreement reflects continuous Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) innovations and will broaden the premanufactured building solution provision currently available to public sector buyers through CCS agreements. It will have an increased scope to include more MMC categories, specifically 2D panelised structural systems and panelised external building retrofits, as specified within […]
Find out how our Assisted Procurement Service could help your organisation
Get the procurement support you need with our assisted procurement service. Tiffany Davies from our Procurement Operations team explains how our Assisted Procurement Service works and whether it’s right for your organisation. We know that providing high-quality public services requires efficient, well-managed procurement processes. We also understand that many public sector organisations are stretched for […]
Customer newsletters for January
Welcome to our monthly newsletters. You can read the latest news most relevant to the sector you work in by selecting the appropriate link below: health local government central government and arm’s length bodies schools and academies universities and colleges devolved (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) charities housing associations police and emergency services If you don’t currently receive our […]
Changes to our agreements in December
Welcome to our monthly framework update to help you with your procurement planning. We will publish it online each month and also share it in our newsletters and on our social media channels. The update provides a brief summary of what has been awarded, extended or expired during the previous month. It also outlines what […]
Our new Mobile Voice and Data Services agreement goes live
The Mobile Voice and Data Services [RM6261] agreement will offer customers improved mobile options and transparent pricing, enabling greater control and choice over compliant purchasing decisions. The agreement covers the full spectrum of mobile usage across the public sector from small users such as schools all the way to large government departments. As mobile phone […]