Buying Solutions Update October 2008

Welcome to Buying Solutions Update for October 2008

Welcome to the first Buying Solutions' Update - a monthly eNewsletter designed to keep you in touch with the latest developments in our procurement services, upcoming procurements and forthcoming events.

New Frameworks

Logistics and Courier Services framework agreements

A new set of courier services has been launched this month which will provide buyers across the public sector with swift and easy access to an extensive range of collection, delivery and logistics solutions.
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Recruitment Services framework agreement

The Recruitment Services framework agreement provides access to the full range of recruitment services including Attraction, Response, Assessment and Campaign Delivery.
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Software for Educational Institutions framework agreement

Buying Solutions has collaborated with Becta, the Government's lead agency for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in education, to establish a new framework agreement for software for educational institutions.
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Furniture framework agreement

An innovative package of furniture services has been launched covering office, courtroom/bespoke and residential furniture along with mobile steel storage.
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Estates Services framework agreement

The Estates Services framework agreement has been launched to assist with requirements ranging from a full appraisal of an organisation's business needs and existing holdings in an estate strategy, through to individual rent reviews or disposals. The services available on this framework agreement include professional advice, guidance, negotiation and assistance on property and estates issues.
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The Learning & Development and eLearning Solutions framework agreement

To be launched in November, the Learning & Development and eLearning Solutions framework agreement focuses on bespoke training courses that can be designed, developed and delivered.
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Procurement News

Buying Solutions and HP agree ground-breaking deal

Buying Solutions and HP join forces to offer up to 50% discount on selected print devices. (more...)

eAuction sees savings of around 50% on laptops and around 20% on desktops

Savings of around 50% on laptops and around 20% on desktops have been achieved through OGC and Buying Solutions' public sector eAuctions. Buy now whilst stocks last. (more...)

Fuel card negotiations

Over the past few weeks Arval and BP have been in discussions regarding the continued acceptance of Arval fuel cards across the BP branded network. (more...)

Nominations invited for LGC and HSJ awards

Once again, Buying Solutions will be sponsoring the Local Government Chronicle and Health Service Journal Sustainable Communities award for Procurement this year. (more...)

Procurements in the Pipeline

Follow this link for a full list of new procurements.

Forthcoming Events