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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
UKUPC Procurement Awards – Your winners announced!
Sep 12 2023The UKUPC Procurement Awards 2023 winners announced!
UKUPC Procurement Awards – vote for your winners
Aug 31 2023The UKUPC Conference 2023 will play host to our UKUPC Conference and Procurement Awards dinner on Wednesday 6 September and the winners will be decided directly by you our conference delegates!
Carbon Support Survey
Aug 23 2023Help us design a programme that supports members with their decarbonisation journey by completing this online survey by 20 September 2023.
Action Sustainability: LUPC ISO 20400 re-assessment Case Study
Aug 22 2023Action Sustainability have put together a case study based on LUPC ISO re-assessment.
UKUPC Conference 2023 – Virtual conference tickets now available
Aug 8 2023Virtual tickets for the UKUPC Conference 2023 are now available!
Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) framework retendered
Aug 2 2023Members can now access the re-tendered Serials, Periodicals, and Associated Services (Print and Digital) framework.
Networking - HE Supply & Services 2 (HENSS2) ITS2008NE framework now available
Jul 20 2023LUPC, APUC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC members can now access the new national Networking - HE Supply & Services 2 (HENSS2) ITS2008NE.
Transforming Public Procurement: Part 2 Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill
Jul 20 2023A look at the main impacts of the Procurement Bill and key elements of Part 2 of the consultation.
Standard Ts and Cs template available for LUPC members
Jul 10 2023Standard Terms and Conditions have now been prepared for members to use in their procurements that are outside of framework call-offs.
New NWUPC Broadcasting Equipment and Integration Services Framework launched
Jul 6 2023LUPC is very pleased to announce that the latest iteration of the Broadcasting Equipment and Integration Services - AVI3145 NW, is now available to Members.
New LUPC Debt Recovery Framework Agreement launches
Jul 4 2023Members of LUPC, APUC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC can now access the new national Debt Recovery Services framework agreement.
LUPC seeking Board members
Jul 3 2023London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is looking up to four Board members, to assist in the governance of the company.
New National Waste Management Services (sustainable) Framework Agreement now live!
Jun 26 2023The latest iteration of the Waste Management Service framework agreement launches today!
Introducing Mercell’s improved Framework Offer for eTendering
Jun 13 2023Mercell (also known as EU Supply), in partnership with LUPC, has revised and improved their commercial offering via the LUPC eProcurement Framework to the benefit of UKUPC members.
New procurement bill anticipated to go live October 2024
Jun 12 2023The Cabinet Office has recently advised that they are planning for an October 2024 commencement of the new procurement bill, following a six month preparation period.
New ticket packages now available for UKUPC Conference 2023
Jun 8 2023UKUPC members can now access a range of ticket types for the UKUPC Conference in September.
LUPC contribute to research project on Climate Impact and Modern Slavery Risk
Jun 6 2023LUPC has been awarded a consultancy contract to support a high-profile academic research project, investigating the climate impact on modern slavery risks in public procurement.
Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) framework
Jun 6 2023We’re pleased to announce the launch of the re-tendered Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) to UKUPC members.
Latest UKUPC Market Insight Document available
Jun 2 2023The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Document (June 2023) is now available.
PPN 05/23: Implementing new Free Trade Agreements
May 31 2023Changes to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) came into effect on Thursday 25 May following the signature of two free-trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.
New national Catering Outsourced Services Framework Agreement
May 17 2023UKUPC members can now access the new national Catering Outsourced Services Framework Agreement CAT5079 LU led by LUPC.
UKUPC Procurement Awards 2023 – Celebrating Success!
May 11 2023UKUPC members - Are you proud of a recent procurement initiative undertaken with your organisation? Let us know about it for the UKUPC Procurement Awards.
NWUPC - Promotional Merchandise and Clothing Launched!
May 5 2023LUPC is very pleased to announce that the latest iteration of the Promotional Merchandise and Clothing Framework - OFF3174 NW, is now available to Members.
LUPC Welcomes New Responsible Procurement Lead!
May 4 2023Mags Shapiro joins us as our new Responsible Procurement Lead. She is responsible for helping LUPC to implement policy, develop and implement strategy, conduct research and training in responsible procurement.
BHRE: UK Modern Slavery Act Universities Report 2023
May 3 2023The BHRE has published their latest report on universities reporting under the UK Modern Slavery Act. LUPC part funded this research, as part of our commitment to being a leader in responsible procurement. Read the full report here.
NEW: Carbon Offsetting and Validation Framework Agreement
May 2 2023LUPC, in partnership with EAUC and TEC, is delighted to announce that the new national Carbon Offsetting and Validation Services framework agreement is now available to UKUPC members.
Life Sciences Equipment, Materials and Services Framework (LAB2010 NE)
Apr 28 2023LUPC is delighted to announce that UKUPC members (APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC) now have access to the latest Life Sciences Equipment, Materials and Services Framework (LAB2010 NE).