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
- 06 Oct 08 Public Sector Travel Conference, QEII Conference Centre, Westminster
- 16 Oct 08 CIPFA Health Conference, The Hilton, Paddington
- 22 Oct 08 CIPFA Treasury Management Conference & Exhibition, Holiday Inn, Regents Park
- 29 Oct 08 Procurex Conference & Exhibition, SECC, Glasgow
- 20 Nov 08 Asset Management Conference, QEII Conference Centre, Westminster