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.
LUPC Membership Survey for 2023 is now open!
Nov 13 2023LUPC members have the chance to let us know how we are performing in our Annual Membership Survey.
Annual Member Benefit Reports now out
Nov 9 2023Our bespoke annual member benefit reports have been sent to our full members
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New NWUPC Facilities Supplies Framework now available
Nov 9 2023The new Facilities Supplies Framework (EFM3190 NW) is now available to Members.
This agreement is a renewal of Air Filters, Electrical Products and Plumbing and Heating Supplies.
Announcing Two Procurement Trainee Apprenticeship Roles at LUPC
Nov 6 2023We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for two Procurement Trainee Apprentices at LUPC.
New Financial Thresholds from 1 January 2024
Oct 31 2023The new financial thresholds for the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 have been announced.
Procurement Act 2023 receives Royal Assent
Oct 27 2023The Procurement Act 2023 received Royal Assent yesterday.
eForms - new digital standard form for publishing to TED
Oct 23 2023From Wednesday 25 October, a new digital form is to be used for publishing official OJEU notices.
Fairphone
Oct 19 2023The LUPC-led Mobile Phones - Ethically Sourced Agreement via Your Co-op Mobile, has now been updated on HE Contracts to include the new Fairphone 5 alongside the current series 4.
Last chance to submit spend data for 2022-23
Oct 16 2023We have extended the deadline for full members to send through their non-pay spend data from their accounts system for 2022-23, to 31 October 2023.
Print Solutions Framework Launch
Oct 9 2023We are delighted to announce that Members now have access to the latest iteration of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Print Solutions Framework (PRI3137 NW).
High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Framework Launched!
Sep 27 2023NWUPC Ltd announce the latest iteration of the High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Framework (LAB3162 NW).
Updates to SUPC's PMA+: Is your organisation fit for the future?
Sep 25 2023Have you heard about Southern University Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)’s PMA+?
SUPC, part of the wider UK Universities Purchasing Consortia, has recently updated its Procurement Maturity Assessment (PMA+)!
Welcome to new member - Nominet!
Sep 22 2023Nominet is the latest organisation to become a full member of LUPC.
LUPC proudly renews CIPS Corporate Ethics certification
Sep 14 2023LUPC renews The CIPS Corporate Ethics certification: this publicly reinforces an organisation's assurance to ethical sourcing and supplier management.
UKUPC Conference 2023 - it’s a wrap!
Sep 13 2023UKUPC Conference 2023: 250 delegates, 80 exhibitors, 4 plenaries, 23 breakout sessions, one street food mini-festival and a Conference & Procurement Awards Dinner, all over a two-day period. It is safe to say we had a blast!
Latest UKUPC Market Insight Document available (September 2023)
Sep 12 2023The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Document (September 2023) is now available.
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UKUPC Procurement Awards – Your winners announced!
Sep 12 2023The UKUPC Procurement Awards 2023 winners announced!
