Buying Solutions Update November 2008

Welcome to Buying Solutions Update for November 2008

Welcome to the November Update - our monthly eNewsletter designed to keep you in touch with the latest developments in our procurement products and services, upcoming procurements and forthcoming events.

New and forthcoming frameworks and procurement arrangements

Spend Analysis framework agreements

The newly launched Spend Analysis framework agreement provides access to tools that deliver clear and transparent spend data, and help identify and leverage improved value for money.
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ICT Consultancy framework agreement

Buying Solutions has recently started on the procurement of an ICT Consultancy framework agreement to replace the current one, which is due to expire in May 2009.
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New Mobile Solutions framework agreements

A new set of Mobile Solutions framework agreements are due to be launched in December.
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Buying Solutions is pleased to announce the new Bulk Licence Agreement (BLA) with Citrix.

The Citrix BLA offers up to 50% discounts to the public sector when quoting the BLA through a reseller. This has benefited over 100,000 users since the first agreement was signed in 2002.
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Ocean enters its Long Listing phase

Ocean, the innovative IT communications programme is now in the Long Listing phase of the procurement process. (more...)

Improvement and Efficiency South East (IESE) and Buying Solutions collaborate on ambitious Project Management and Design Team Services framework agreement

Through the framework agreement, local authorities and other public sector organisations can benefit by sharing resources, expertise and buying power to bring capital projects in on time, to high-quality standards and within budget. (more...)

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Procurement News

Buying Solutions achieves CIPS Certification

Buying Solutions has achieved the CIPS Certification Standard of Excellence in Purchasing Policies and Procedures.(more...)

Tandberg Video Conferencing Offer

Buying Solutions has secured an exceptional deal on the Tandberg Centric 150 MXP video conferencing equipment including handset and 12 months Core Advanced Service for a significantly discounted price of £999. (more...)

Sustainable procurement through Buying Solutions framework agreements

Buying Solutions supports the Sustainable Operations on the Government Estate (SOGE) targets by providing sustainable solutions to meet a variety of procurement needs. (more...)

Innovative Pan-Public Sector Air Programme Will Streamline Supply Chain

Buying Solutions has announced plans to deliver a pan-public sector air programme that will streamline the supply chain and improve efficiency in air travel procurement. (more...)

Procurements in the Pipeline

Follow this link for a full list of new procurements.

Forthcoming Events