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Member Benefits Reports for 2023-24 issued
Nov 8 2024All Member Benefit Reports for 2023-24 have been sent to the main purchasing contact at our member organisations.
LUPC Procurement Administrator Apprentice Job Opportunity!
Nov 7 2024We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Procurement Administrator Apprentice at LUPC. We are keen to play our part in introducing and encouraging people into the world of procurement!
LUPC supports the Living Wage
Nov 6 2024We’re proud to be a @LivingWageUK accredited employer.
Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance Framework launch
Nov 5 2024Available to NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC and HEPCW, the agreement covers the procurement of AudioVisual Equipment and Services: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance.
Updated Public Procurement Page on LUPC Website
Oct 28 2024We have updated the Public Procurement Page on the LUPC website to provide a wealth of information for our contracting authority members that need to follow the procurement regulations.
CIPS Study Courses and Free CIPS Textbooks via LUPC
Oct 21 2024LUPC is continuing its partnership with Central Business School for the delivery of discounted CIPS courses and free CIPS textbooks for full members.
Annual Bespoke LUPC Events Attendance Report
Oct 18 2024LUPC members' annual bespoke Events Reports are now ready to download in the My LUPC section of the LUPC website.
UKUPC Update for October 2024 published
Oct 14 2024Members can now access the UKUPC Update for October 2024.
LUPC’s corporate strategy for 2024-28 launches
Oct 9 2024LUPC’s corporate strategy for 2024-28 launches today. It has been developed following wide consultation with LUPC stakeholders including the LUPC Board, Executive Committee and Team.
Firefighting Equipment and Associated Services EFM2054 NE Framework Launch
Oct 8 2024We are happy to announce that Members have access to the latest Fire Safety Equipment, Fire Alarms, Suppression Systems and Associated Services Agreement EFM2054 NE.
eTendering Software Platform ITS5081 LU Framework Launch
Oct 7 2024LUPC is pleased to announce that members can now access the new eTendering Platform framework agreement ITS5081 LU.
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Monitoring supply chains and reporting modern slavery concerns
Oct 3 2024Through our affiliation with Unseen, we have provided a button linking to the UK Modern Slavery Helpline on our Responsible Procurement page which directs users to a webform for reporting concerns about a potential instance of modern slavery.
Launching soon - LUPC's RP Hub: the ultimate Responsible Procurement tool
Sep 19 2024At LUPC, we take a holistic approach to RP, that's why we have invested our resources in creating the ultimate RP tool for members and suppliers: the RP Hub.
LUPC has moved!
Sep 19 2024We would like to let you know that LUPC has moved to a new office!
UKUPC statement on negative human rights impacts in global supply chains.
Sep 19 2024UKUPC is issuing this statement today, setting out how we are looking to strengthen corporate accountability and promote the effective implementation of human rights due diligence (HRDD). Please read the UKUPC statement here.
Latest UKUPC Quarterly Market Insight Documents - September 2024
Sep 18 2024The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Documents (September 2024) are now available to members.
SUPC IT Related Accessories and Parts (ITRAP) framework launch
Sep 16 2024The re-tendered ITRAP framework provides a compliant and responsible route for organisations to purchase a wide range of products such as components, Virtual Reality Equipment, screens, audio visual consumables and more!
Procurement Act 2023 Update – New Go Live Date
Sep 12 2024The government has just announced a new go live date for the Procurement Act – now expected to launch on 24 February 2025.
LUPC once again proudly renews CIPS Corporate Ethics certification
Sep 10 2024The CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark publicly reinforces an organisation's assurance to ethical sourcing and supplier management.
The ICE joins LUPC
Sep 3 2024The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a 97,000-strong global membership organisation with more than 200 years of history. They joined LUPC as a full member in September 2024.
Electronic Components & Associated Products Framework now available!
Aug 29 2024Members now have access to the latest iteration of the Electronic Components & Associated Products (LAB3152 NW).
LUPC Executive Committee - Vacancies 2024
Aug 29 2024Please consider applying for one of five vacancies which will shortly become available on our executive committee.
IRLA Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Framework
Aug 28 2024We’re pleased to announce the launch of the re-tendered IRLA Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Framework to members. Open to HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC & SUPC members.
Annual Request for Spend Data - 2023/24
Aug 20 2024We are requesting our full members to send through their non-pay spend data from their accounts system for 2023-24.
UKUPC Update for July 2024 published
Jul 22 2024Members can now download the UKUPC Update for July 2024.
Unseen UK business awards!
Jul 8 2024Nominations now open for the Unseen UK business awards!
New National Occupational Health Framework Agreement
Jul 4 2024LUPC is pleased to announce that members can now access the new national occupational health services framework agreement PFB5072 LU.
HEPA Benefits Methodology and Guidance from 2024-25
Jul 1 2024The HEPA Benefits Methodology to be used from 2024-25 onwards has been published.
LUPC Annual Membership Survey launched
Jul 1 2024LUPC's annual membership survey has been sent out to members.
Seeking nominations for LUPC Board
Jun 17 2024London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is seeking nominations for board elections.
UKUPC Market Insight Documents (June 2024) now available!
Jun 13 2024UKUPC has published the latest UKUPC Market Insight Documents (June 2024).
Tender Document Templates for Members
Jun 12 2024Tender Documentation Templates are now available for members of LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC as a useful resource for procurement teams.
UKUPC May 2024 Update
May 29 2024Please find here the UKUPC Update for May 2024. The latest general UKUPC information is provided specifically in this edition by the Systems and Responsible Procurement Group.
The Royal Museums Greenwich joins LUPC
May 21 2024The Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) joined us as members on 1 May.
Cleaning Solutions Framework
May 20 2024We are happy to announce that Members now have access to the latest iteration of the Cleaning Solutions (including Cleaning and Janitorial Supplies, Cleaning Equipment, Recycling Bins and Street Furniture) Framework (JAN 3148 NW).
Facilities Services Framework Launch
May 8 2024We are pleased to announce that Members now have access to the latest iteration of the Facilities Services Framework (EFM3141 NW)
LUPC launches Linked Podcast!
Apr 30 2024At LUPC we are very proud to launch our first ever Linked Podcast: Procurement conversations across the not-for-profit sector.
UKUPC April update
Apr 24 2024We are pleased to share the latest UKUPC update, which you can access here.
Latest Travel Management Services Framework now available
Apr 5 2024The re-tendered national Travel Management Services Framework is now available to LUPC members.
LUPC Annual Membership Survey Report 2023
Mar 20 2024The annual LUPC Membership Survey Report 2023 is now available, providing feedback from members on how we are performing and what we can do better.
UKUPC Strategy Day: Review of activity and next steps
Mar 19 2024Earlier this month, colleagues from across the UKUPC partners gathered in York to attend a strategy day to discuss how we can provide best value to our members
UKUPC member support for the new Procurement Act implementation!
Mar 11 2024This article provides a summary of UKUPC training and support, including the UKUPC Procurement Act Webinar Series created by LUPC, to help UKUPC members prepare for implementation of the Procurement Act.
UKUPC Market Insight Documents (March 2024)
Mar 1 2024The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Documents (March 2024) are now available.
Photographic Equipment & Consumables Framework Launch
Feb 21 2024We are pleased to announce that Members now have access to the latest iteration of the Photographic Equipment & Consumables Framework (AVI3199 NW).
Mobile Phones - Ethically Sourced Agreement now available
Feb 20 2024LUPC is pleased to announce that the latest iteration of the Mobile Phones - Ethically Sourced Framework (TEL5082 LU), is now available to Members of APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC.
LUPC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Feb 9 2024This year we welcomed our first ever Procurement Trainee Apprentices, Amariah and Zahran. During National Apprenticeship Week we are putting the spotlight on them as we hear about their first impressions!
UKUPC Impact Statement 2022-23
Feb 5 2024UKUPC is pleased to present the UKUPC Annual Impact Statement for 2022-23.
Framework Launch webinar: Veterinary Supplies Implementation LAB1030AP
Feb 2 2024The new iteration of the APUC Veterinary Supplies framework agreement will go live on 10th February 2024.
Announcing LUPC Procurement Training Courses for 2024
Feb 1 2024We’re really pleased to launch a series of procurement training courses for LUPC full members.
Research finds public organisations are not sufficiently equipped to address modern slavery and climate change risks in their supply chains
Jan 22 2024The report on the research project to develop evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, public sector purchasing managers and supply chain managers on the links between climate change and modern slavery has been published.
LUPC Annual Review for 2022-2023 published today
Jan 11 2024We are pleased to advise that we have published our Annual Review for 2022-2023.
Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Jan 11 2024To mark Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January, we would like to take a moment to salute the work of Unseen, a not-for-profit organisation, who runs a modern slavery and exploitation helpline.
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LUPC welcomes first ever Procurement Trainee Apprentices
Jan 3 2024This morning we welcomed our first ever Procurement Trainee Apprentices, Amariah Nair and Zahran Ahmed.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024!
Dec 21 2023Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2024
The LUPC Office will be closed from Friday 22 December with the team returning on Wednesday 3 January.
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LUPC Publishes ninth Modern Slavery Statement (MSS)
Dec 20 2023LUPC is pleased to publish its ninth Modern Slavery Statement (MSS) covering 2022-23.
Transforming Public Procurement December update
Dec 15 2023Final update of the year on Transforming Public Procurement
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Procurement Value Survey 2022/23: now open!
Dec 14 2023The Procurement Value Survey (PVS) is now open for 2022/23 submissions.
COP28: Over $83,38bn in climate finance committed!
Dec 7 2023Over $83,38bn in climate finance has been committed so far at COP28.
Transforming Public Procurement – The Government Commercial Function launches ‘Knowledge Drops’
Dec 6 2023The Government Commercial Function has announced the launch of the first official training products to support the introduction of the new Procurement Act: the Transforming Public Procurement Knowledge Drops.
COP28: the first big breakthrough!
Dec 5 2023Amid all the controversy at COP28, day one saw the first big breakthrough: an agreement on a Loss and Damage Fund providing compensation for poor states affected by climate change.
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Gift Cards & Vouchers Framework (OFF3019 NW) now available!
Dec 5 2023The Gift Cards & Vouchers Framework (OFF3019 NW) is now available to Members. This framework is a new agreement and was previously part of the Promotional Merchandise Framework.
Latest UKUPC Market Insight Document available (December 2023)
Dec 1 2023The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Document (December 2023) is now available.
COP28 Starts!
Nov 30 2023COP28 will be held from 30 November – 12 December 2023 in Dubai. We will bring you updates and commentary from some of our partners and the expert suppliers on LUPC’s carbon offset framework agreement.
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Bespoke reports now available on My LUPC!
Nov 27 2023Your Member Benefits page is now even more tailored to you! At the top of this page, you will find buttons that will take your through to your profile; your discussions; your Events; and now your Documents.
