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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Decontaminating your organisation – response to coronavirus
As we now move to the recovery stage of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we understand that your organisation will have additional cleaning needs to ensure your workplace is COVID-secure. In line with recently published guidance from BEIs, our new Building Cleaning Services dynamic purchasing system (DPS) provides easy access to a range of internal, external […]
The importance of maintaining good procurement practice
We know that one of the challenges for our customers is ensuring that you continue to buy compliantly, in line with current procurement regulations. When buying common goods and services we would always recommend that you use our existing commercial agreements. This will ensure your procurement is compliant and that you benefit from our supplier […]
Accessing essential household items – response to COVID-19
To support the public sector and in addition to any existing arrangements that you may already have, in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), we have an agreement with two large wholesalers giving you access to their Cash and Carry depots across the country: Bestway and Booker/Makro. Access is available to government departments, local authorities and other […]