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Welcome to London Universities Purchasing Consortium

London Universities Purchasing Consortium is a not-for-profit professional buying organisation, owned by its Members, for its Members.

LUPC exists for one reason and one reason alone – to generate savings and better value for our Members through the collaborative procurement of goods and services, through both contracts and framework agreements.  Through these agreements – all of which are compliant with EU public procurement regulations – our Members purchase a wide range of products and services, from IT, library resources and laboratory equipment to temporary workers and business travel.

Here are a selection of testimonials from our Members

Benefits of Membership

LUPC is a not-for-profit buying organisation owned by its Members, for its Members and as a Member you will benefit from:

  • Guaranteed savings from our portfolio of supply agreements
  • Guaranteed compliance with EU pubic procurement directives
  • Access to a diverse portfolio of professionally-managed contracts and framework agreements
  • Free access to Creditsafe - for checking the financial stability of your suppliers
  • Free access to EU procurement advice
  • Free membership of The Energy Consortium (TEC)
  • A monthly e-bulletin and quarterly newsletter keeping you up to date on new savings opportunities
  • Annual Members' savings reports

START REDUCING COSTS - Join us!

Membership of LUPC is open to universities and colleges in and around the capital, as well as other not-for-profit, public and third-sector organisations from our neighbouring sectors in the arts, sciences and education.  Membership is based on your non-pay spend and below are details how to apply.

How to Apply for Full Membership:

Step 1Tell us your annual non-pay spend and we will advise you of your Membership fee.
Step 2Read our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Step 3Sign our joining form confirming agreement to our Memorandum and Articles.
Step 4Once your form has been received, we will ask our Board to ratify your Membership.
Step 5Upon acceptance, our Marketing Manager will visit you to discuss how you can maximise the benefits of your Membership.
Step 6Remember: you can start making savings from Day 1 of your Membership.

 

How to Apply for Associate membership:

If you are interested in one particular agreement only please contact Andy Davies the Director of LUPC at a.davies@lupc.lon.ac.uk to discuss Associate Membership for example – the Insurance Agreement

 

 

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