In 2021, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) furthered its sustainability goals using the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets (HELGA) agreement. The quick and simple procurement process allowed the UKRI estates and facilities management team to install two solar ultraviolet (UV) installations. UKRI actively considers opportunities to further its sustainability strategy. […]
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CCS launches new Supply of Energy 2 agreement
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is pleased to announce the award of our new and improved energy agreement – Supply of Energy 2. This agreement will become the biggest energy contract ever awarded in the public sector, and is expected to supply up to £51 billion of electricity and gas – saving central government and wider […]
Customer newsletters for March
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 […]
An introduction to technology product bundles
What is the technology catalogue? Procuring technology products can often be a long process. The TOPC catalogue gives you real-time access to great prices on a range of ‘off the shelf’ technology products, such as laptops, mobile phones, software and accessories, ensuring a quick and compliant route to market. The catalogue has an intelligent search […]
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 […]
Customer newsletters for February
Every month our customer newsletters feature the latest news, events and aggregation opportunities for the sectors you work in. 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 […]
Discover how the Household Support Fund is helping tackle cost of living challenges
What support is available? The Household Support Fund is for local councils to support vulnerable households in England with global inflationary challenges and the significantly rising cost of living. The funding covers the period 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023. What can the funding be used for? The aim of the fund is to […]
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 […]