Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from LUPC!

LUPC wishes its members & suppliers a merry Christmas and a very happy new year!

We will be closed from today until 2nd of January.

LUPC Publishes tenth Modern Slavery Statement (MSS)

LUPC is pleased to publish its tenth Modern Slavery Statement (MSS) outlining LUPC's approach to identifying and mitigating modern slavery risks, actions taken in the 2023-2024 financial year, and future goals for 2024-2025.

UKUPC Update for December 2024.

Members can now access the  UKUPC Update for December 2024.

Tender Documentation Templates for PA2023

LUPC is currently working on the third phase of its Tender Documentation Templates, developing templates for the new Procurement Regulations (PA2023).

December UKUPC Market Insight Document

Please find the latest UKUPC Market Insight Full Document and Summary reports.

Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies Framework Launch

We are delighted to announce the launch of the re-tendered Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies Framework (OFF3166 NW) to members. 

Member Benefits Reports for 2023-24 issued

All Member Benefit Reports for 2023-24 have been sent to the main purchasing contact at our member organisations. 

LUPC Procurement Administrator Apprentice Job Opportunity!

We 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

We’re proud to be a @LivingWageUK accredited employer. 

Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance Framework launch

Available 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

We 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

LUPC 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

LUPC 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

Members can now access the UKUPC Update for October 2024.

LUPC’s corporate strategy for 2024-28 launches

LUPC’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

We 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

LUPC is pleased to announce that members can now access the new eTendering Platform framework agreement ITS5081 LU. 

Monitoring supply chains and reporting modern slavery concerns

Through 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

At 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!

We 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.

UKUPC 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

The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Documents (September 2024) are now available to members.

SUPC IT Related Accessories and Parts (ITRAP) framework launch

The 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

The 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

The CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark publicly reinforces an organisation's assurance to ethical sourcing and supplier management. 

The ICE joins LUPC

The 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!

Members now have access to the latest iteration of the Electronic Components & Associated Products (LAB3152 NW).

LUPC Executive Committee - Vacancies 2024

Please consider applying for one of five vacancies which will shortly become available on our executive committee. 

IRLA Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Framework

We’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. 

The UKUPC Update for August 2024 now available

The UKUPC Update for August 2024 is now available.

Annual Request for Spend Data - 2023/24

We 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

Members can now download the UKUPC Update for July 2024.

Unseen UK business awards!

Nominations now open for the Unseen UK business awards!

New National Occupational Health Framework Agreement 

LUPC 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

The HEPA Benefits Methodology to be used from 2024-25 onwards has been published.  

LUPC Annual Membership Survey launched

LUPC's annual membership survey has been sent out to members. 

Seeking nominations for LUPC Board

London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is seeking nominations for board elections.

UKUPC Market Insight Documents (June 2024) now available!

UKUPC has published the latest UKUPC Market Insight Documents (June 2024).

Tender Document Templates for Members

Tender Documentation Templates are now available for members of LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC as a useful resource for procurement teams.

UKUPC May 2024 Update

Please 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

The Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) joined us as members on 1 May. 

Cleaning Solutions Framework

We 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

We are pleased to announce that Members now have access to the latest iteration of the Facilities Services Framework (EFM3141 NW)

LUPC launches Linked Podcast!

At LUPC we are very proud to launch our first ever Linked Podcast: Procurement conversations across the not-for-profit sector.

UKUPC April update

We are pleased to share the latest UKUPC update, which you can access here.

Latest Travel Management Services Framework now available

The re-tendered national Travel Management Services Framework  is now available to LUPC members.

LUPC Annual Membership Survey Report 2023

The 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

Earlier 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!

This 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)

The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Documents (March 2024) are now available.

Photographic Equipment & Consumables Framework Launch

We 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

LUPC 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

This 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

UKUPC is pleased to present the UKUPC Annual Impact Statement for 2022-23. 

Framework Launch webinar: Veterinary Supplies Implementation LAB1030AP

The new iteration of the APUC Veterinary Supplies framework agreement will go live on 10^th February 2024.

Announcing LUPC Procurement Training Courses for 2024

We’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

The 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

We are pleased to advise that we have published our Annual Review for 2022-2023. 

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

To 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.

LUPC welcomes first ever Procurement Trainee Apprentices

This morning we welcomed our first ever Procurement Trainee Apprentices, Amariah Nair and Zahran Ahmed.