UKUPC Conference 2023 – Bookings now open!

We are excited to announce that the UKUPC Conference 2023 will be taking place this 6-7 September 2023 at the University of Exeter. Join us for the only HE-specific national conference on procurement! 

(National) Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services Framework Launch (NERARS)

LUPC members can now access the re-tendered (National) Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (NERARS) Framework.

UKUPC Market Insight Document: March ’23 issue now available

The latest version of the UKUPC Market insight document - March 2023  is now available.

LUPC launches CIPS Student Support Group Catch Up

Join LUPC Senior Category Manager, Justin McLoughlin, to discuss your CIPS qualification journey with other members and consortia staff going through the same experience.

UKUPC Annual Impact Statement

UKUPC is pleased to present the UKUPC Annual Impact Statement for 2021-22. Throughout the year, UKUPC partners, APUC; HEPCW; LUPC; NEUPC; NWUPC; SUPC; TEC; and TUCO, have continued to collaborate strongly, sharing resources and expertise to provide benefits to its members.

Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Framework Launch

LUPC members can now access the re-tendered Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) led by SUPC. 

Combating trafficking in human beings & labour exploitation in supply chains - Guidance for OSCE Procurement - Second edition

The second edition of the OSCE Guidance on public procurement and human trafficking is out now.  

LUPC publishes its Annual Review for 2021-2022

Our Annual Review for 2021-2022 has been sent to members via email today and it is also publicly available on our website.

LUPC Carbon emission report 2021-2022

Following on from LUPC’s preliminary carbon emissions calculations for 2020-21, the first official set of carbon emissions has been calculated for the period 1^st August 2021 – 31^st July 2022.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The LUPC Office will be closed from Friday 23 December with the team returning on Tuesday 3 January.

New recruits to the LUPC Team

A very warm welcome to the newest recruits to the LUPC Team.

Transforming Public Procurement Update - December 2022

We are sharing this Procurement Bill update from the Government Commercial Function (GCF) in the interests of our members and suppliers.

LUPC publishes its Modern Slavery Statement for 2021-22

LUPC has today published its eighth Modern Slavery Statement (MSS) covering 2021-22.

UKUPC Market Insight Document: December ’22 issue now available

UKUPC members can now access the latest market insight document produced by UKUPC category managers. 

LUPC Vacancy: Procurement Manager – 6 months fixed term post

We have an exciting new vacancy for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager, with an initial focus on the delivery of ad hoc procurement requirements for our members. 

Annual Member Benefit Reports issued to Full Members

All full members of LUPC will have received their annual member benefit report this week.

NEW National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) ITS5071 LU now live

The latest iteration of the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement is now available to UKUPC members. 

We're recruiting for a Data Analyst!

Come and join our friendly team as a Data Analyst. 

UKUPC Conference 2023

We are excited to announce that the UKUPC Conference 2023 (formerly known as COUP) will be taking place 6 - 7 September 2023 at the University of Exeter. 

UKUPC Modern Slavery Series

To mark Anti-slavery week (17 – 23 October), UKUPC’s Responsible Procurement Network has developed five short videos to help raise awareness of the importance of eradicating Modern Slavery from society. 

New: Sustainable Fleet Solutions Framework - VEH3137NW

LUPC is delighted to announce Members now have access to the new Sustainable Fleet Solutions Framework - VEH3137NW.

UKUPC Responsible Procurement Strategy now available!

UK Universities Purchasing Consortia is proud to share the Responsible Procurement Strategy (UKUPC RP Strategy) #SDGs #GlobalGoalsWeek 

LUPC Membership Survey Results for 2022 now available

Feedback on LUPC's performance is detailed in the LUPC Annual Membership Survey Report for 2022.

UKUPC Market Insight for September now available

The quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Document for September 2022 is now available. 

LUPC retains its CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark

LUPC has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethics Mark for the third year running.

UKUPC Newsletter July 2022

We are pleased to provide the next edition of our UKUPC newsletter to update you on our latest activity

New Graduation Services Framework now live

LUPC members can now access the Graduation Services (Gowns and Photography) framework agreement. 

Everything you need to know about the Procurement Bill

As Members of the Lords continue their detailed check of the Procurement Bill,  keep up to date with each stage of the Procurement Bill.

Welcome to new member – Richmond, the American International University in London

The latest university to join LUPC is Richmond, the American International University in London

LUPC Board Elections

LUPC is seeking nominations for board members elections. Are you at Director level or is there a Director within your organisation where there would be mutual benefit to being on the LUPC Board? If so, we hope you will consider standing yourself or share this article with a Director you may have identified.

Launch of the HE TOMs guidance and measurement framework

Social Value Portal has launched its official Social Value guidance and measurement framework  - HE TOMs (Higher Education Themes, Outcomes and Measures).

UK Procurement Bill goes to the committee stage

The Procurement Bill goes to the committee stage tomorrow, Wednesday June 15^th

LUPC welcomes new deputy director, Jasbinder Sandhu!

Jasbinder (Bindi) Sandhu is our new Deputy Director. She joins us from the University of the Arts London (UAL) where she was Head of Procurement.

LUPC launches Responsible Procurement Strategic Plan and commits to achieving net zero

Here at LUPC, we have finalised our new Responsible Procurement Strategic Plan, setting out our responsible procurement activity for the next 12 months and our commitment to be a net zero company. 

Latest UKUPC Market Insight Document out now!

The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Document for June 2022 is now available for members. 

Key points from the second reading of the Procurement Bill

The second reading of the Procurement Bill took place in the House of Lords yesterday, a summary of the key points we feel important to note is provided, as well as a link to the full minutes for those interested.

UKUPC Impact Statement

LUPC is pleased to bring you the 2020/21 UKUPC (UK Universities Purchasing Consortium) Impact Statement, highlighting how institutions have benefited through consortia collaboration. 

Mental Health Awareness Week Day 4: TUCO & TEC

As part of UKUPC’s commitment to our members to share knowledge while supporting the wider procurement community, TUCO and TEC discuss best practice for optimal mental health and wellbeing.

UK Procurement Bill passing through Parliament

The new Procurement Bill is currently passing through Parliament, having had its first reading in the House of Lords yesterday. 

Mental Health Support for Staff: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

During Mental Health Awareness Week, we wanted to highlight the range of enablers UKUPC Members have access to - from frameworks, to training, to strategic planning – to support a mentally healthy staff.

UKUPC Mental Health Awareness Week: Day 2

On day two of Mental Health Awarness Week, APUC reflects on priorities for employee wellbeing.

UKUPC Mental Health Awareness Week: Day 1 - Mental Health and Wellbeing for the mind and body with NEUPC and NWUPC

As part of UKUPC’s commitment to our members to share knowledge and best practice, while supporting the wider procurement community, we are delighted that NEUPC and NWUPC are kicking off Mental Health Awareness Week.

UKUPC: Mental Health Awareness Week 9 – 15 May

Over the next week UKUPC will be taking part in the UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week, working together to support you, our members to focus on achieving good mental health.

Transforming Public Procurement - April 2022 Update

We have received this communication from the Government Commercial Function and we are sharing it with our members who may find this useful. 

Achilles Regulated Procurement Training Courses throughout May 2022

We'd like to share procurement training courses of interest to LUPC members, run by Achilles over the next couple of months. 

Procurement Policy Note 01/22: Contracts with suppliers from Russia and Belarus

A quick summary of Today's Procurement Policy Note (PPN) which sets out how contracting authorities can further cut ties with companies backed by the states of Russia and Belarus.

Opportunity to Participate in the Debt Recovery Services Framework Agreement

LUPC wants to hear from members who can share their experiences, technical expertise and/or are interested in being part of the Tender Working Party for the current LUPC-led debt recovery framework agreement.

Opportunity to participate in the Waste management services framework agreement

The current LUPC-led Waste Management Services (Sustainable) framework agreement expires on the 10 March 2023, and LUPC are looking to start work on the retender shortly.

University Apple Agreement Update

A combination of constrained supply and higher-than-normal demand persists within the ICT industry.

Invitation to Browne Jacobson’s 'Procurement Bill - key changes and how will it affect you?' webinar

Invitation to Browne Jacobson’s 'Procurement Bill - key changes and how will it affect you?' webinar Tuesday 29 March 2022, 2-3pm. This webinar will take place on Zoom.

New Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Framework

LUPC is thrilled to announce Members now have access to the new Residential Textiles, Student Starter Packs and Window Coverings Framework - FFE3177 NW.

Russian Supply Chain Risks

As advised in our recent Market Insight Document, UKUPC met yesterday to share our collective knowledge on supply chain impacts coming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

“You have got to be in it to win it” Awards season is starting!

The CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards are an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the best work and teams in the procurement profession.

LUPC Annual Review 2020-21 published

LUPC's annual review 2020-21 is now available.

Vacancies: Procurement Officer at QMUL & Category Procurement Manager at LSE

Two fantastic procurement opportunities have come up from Queen Mary University of London & London School of Economics

Legal Services Events Update

We are bringing to your attention a selection of forthcoming legal services events by suppliers to the current LUPC led National Legal Services framework agreement that may be of interest to your organisation.

Achilles Ask the Expert: Ukraine under siege and Russian sanctions

We are reposting this brilliant article below written by Achilles.

Estates and Facilities Management Services: Prezi overview now available

Members of LUPC & SUPC in London and South East can now access a Prezi overview of the latest Estates and Facilities Management Services (EFM5059 LU). 

Latest UKUPC Market Insight Document distributed

The third iteration of our UKUPC Market Insight Document providing detail on what is happening in national and international supply chains, has been emailed to members today.

Vacancy: Procurement Officer at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

A great opportunity to work as a Procurement Officer at Kew's!

New NEC4 Facilities Management model contract information

LUPC went live with the Estates and Facilities Management Services (maintenance and minor works, security: guarding & reception and cleaning) EFM5059 LU.

Guidance on preparing a Modern Slavery Statement

Our guidance on preparing a Modern Slavery Statement aims to support higher education and wider public sector organisations in developing human rights due diligence in their supply chain.

Vacancy: Deputy Director at LUPC

LUPC is looking to recruit a Deputy Director....

New LUPC website launches today!

Our new website has launched today with a number of enhanced features to provide a better member experience....

New IT Equipment Reuse Recycling and Disposal Framework!

The new IT Equipment Reuse Recycling and Disposal Framework (ITS3082 NW) is now available for LUPC members to access. The main aims of this NWUPC Led...

Reminder: Modern Slavery Statements

We would like to remind our members to review their current Modern Slavery Statements and make the appropriate amendments before the next publication...

New Books, e-Books and e-Textbooks Framework Agreement

The latest iteration of SUPC’s Books, e-Books and e-Textbooks Framework Agreement went live on 4th of January 2022 and is available for use by LUPC...

New year, new team members!

We are delighted to welcome two new members of staff to the LUPC Team. Justin McLoughlin has joined us as our additional Senior Category Manager...

Merry Christmas from LUPC

The team at LUPC would like to wish our members, suppliers and partners a very Merry Christmas. We look forward to working alongside you in 2022...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 8: How UKUPC supports SMEs

At the start of 2021, there were just under 6m Small or Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom.  Members of the UK Universities...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 7 - Making "good" easier

This year saw environmental sustainability brought to the fore of many conversations and debates in our personal and professional lives with the...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 6: Mental Health and Wellbeing

As we approach Christmas and New Year and reflect on the last 18 months, it’s been a period that none of us would have previously experienced nor...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 5: The Real Value of Using UKUPC Frameworks

As a UKUPC partner, LUPC membership brings about a range of added value benefits including responsible procurement activities, training opportunities...

December Events not to be missed

Lots going on despite it being so close to Christmas.  Don't miss these key events taking place: Professional Services Category Group meeting...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 4: Supporting the needs of our members through Collaborative procurement

In this season of giving, we look towards the true spirit of the holidays and the importance of togetherness and how collaborative procurement can...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 3: The road to sustainability in the food industry

Sustainability has quickly become a prime concern not only for businesses, but also for individuals.  Over the years we have seen a huge...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 1: Achieving a Sustainable Energy Future

In the lead up to the Christmas break, UKUPC is running a festive campaign all about “giving” and how effective procurement gives back to our members...

UKUPC Festive Campaign Day 2: Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in Procurement

The festive season often brings to mind feelings of togetherness, but the reality is that within societies we all rarely have access to the same...

Achilles webinar on Scope 3 Emissions: measure, manage and report

Achilles, will be holding a webinar on 8 March 2022 from 11.00 to 12.00 on the impact of Scope 3 emissions.  The webinar will examine how to...

Transforming Public Procurement – Latest News

On 6th December, the Government published its response to the feedback received during its consultation on the Green Paper. Law firm, Mills and...

Latest Market Insight Document issued

The second iteration of our UKUPC Market Insight Document, providing detail on what is happening in national and international supply chains, has...

UKUPC's November Newsletter published today

UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), comprised of the regional purchasing consortia (APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC), The Energy...

Top Tips on writing a Modern Slavery Statement

Addressing modern slavery risks, as part of our wider responsible procurement strategy, is a topic of huge importance to LUPC. Section 54 of the...

Electronics Watch Conference 30 November - 3 December

This year, the Electronics Watch (EW) virtual summit, free for all affiliates, will focus on two of the most important, yet least talked about,... 

LUPC and Electronics Watch- Combatting Modern Slavery

LUPC and Electronics Watch (EW) are committed to addressing modern slavery risks.  LUPC’s aim is to continue to be a leader in this area as we...

Electronics Watch tools and resources

LUPC pay an annual subscription to affiliate all full members of LUPC to Electronics Watch. Electronics Watch is an independent monitoring...

NEW Estates and Facilities Management Services Framework Agreement available

LUPC members can now access the Estates and Facilities Management Services (EFM5059 LU) framework agreement. Additionally, SUPC members within the...

The Impact of Electronics Watch work

This week, we are highlighting the benefits of being affiliates of Electronics Watch and today, we focus on the impact of their work. ...

COP26 ends with global agreement to accelerate action on climate this decade

After two weeks of intense negotiations, COP26 concluded in Glasgow on Saturday with nearly 200 countries reaching consensus on the Glasgow Climate...

LUPC’s partnership with Electronics Watch

This week, we’ve partnered with Electronics Watch to highlight the work they do and the benefits to our members as affiliates. Electronics Watch... 

UKUPC Releases Carbon Reduction Guidance for SMEs on Final Day of COP26

Keep 1.5 alive – that’s been the call throughout COP26, which holds its final day of activity on Friday. To mark the end of a summit characterised by...

COP26- A welcome announcement

As a devastating warning is issued by the Climate Action Tracker suggesting COP26 "has a massive credibility, action and commitment gap", pressure...

UK businesses call for new Human Rights due diligence laws

In October 2021, 36 companies, investors and business associations released a joint statement calling on the UK government to introduce a Human...

Gender, Science & Innovation on the agenda at COP26

Upcoming Legal Services events

Various legal services events have been organised over the next few months by suppliers on the Legal Services framework agreement, ...

COP26: Adaptation, Loss and Damage Day

As we entered the second week of COP26, the COP President, Alok Sharma, opened with a statement on Monday 8th November 2021 about Adaptation, Loss...

COP26: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action Please

The last few days of COP26 activity have been characterised by a focus on hard commitments that, if delivered, should ‘keep 1.5°C alive’. With a day...

Eversheds Sutherland webinar- an introduction to contracts for education institutions

Eversheds Sutherland, a supplier on the Legal Services framework is holding a free webinar on 30 November 2021 from 11.00 to 12.00 on the contracting... 

COP26: Energy Day

Yesterday was Energy Day with the focus on the end of coal in sight. Coal is being consigned to history as countries, banks and organisations move...

Lab Gases Framework Agreement now available

LUPC members can now access the SUPC led Laboratory & Other Gases, Associated Equipment and Services framework agreement. This framework is open...

COP26 Finance Focus on funding large scale Climate Action

Going into the 5th day of COP26 we look back at yesterday’s highlights from COP26 - Wednesday 3rd November 2021.  Finance Ministers from...

COP26 continues.....

Announcements on methane reduction, protecting forests and accelerating green technology were key developments made yesterday at COP26. The...

Electronics Watch releases video on nickel mining

Electronics Watch has released two videos:  “A Cry from Palawan, The Philippines” and “What is at Stake Behind the Energy Transition,” focusing...

AUDE Launches Covid Heroes Thank You Campaign

AUDE (the Association of University Directors of Estates) has launched their Covid Heroes Campaign. It acknowledges and celebrates the frontline..

COP26 - Together for our Planet

COP26 truly got underway in Glasgow, as around 120 leaders gathered to launch global negotiations, making clear their commitment to tackle climate...

All eyes are on COP26

The world is watching with bated breath as almost 200 countries gather for the start of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)...

New Apple Equipment, Accessories and Associated Services Framework Agreement

LUPC members can now access the new HEPCW-led Apple Equipment, Accessories and Associated Services Framework Agreement ITS6004HW.  The framework...

UKUPC demonstrates what COP26 means for our members

COP26 is a global United Nations summit about climate change and how countries are planning to address it.  The UK is hosting the 26th UN...

LUPC is looking for a Communications and Digital Marketing Coordinator

London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) has an exciting new vacancy for a Communications and Digital Marketing Coordinator. LUPC is a... 

The latest edition of Linked magazine is out

The Autumn edition of Linked is now available here, our electronic magazine with a function that allows you to flip pages. If you would like to read...

"Show me the Money" - Measuring, Monitoring and Reporting Social Value in your Contracts

Introducing the HE TOMs (Higher Education Themes, Outcomes and Measures) Whilst we all aspire to do better, sometimes knowing where to start,...

LUPC’s Mike Kilner and Marisol Bernal share their expertise at Electronics Watch webinar.

LUPC’s Senior Category Manager, Mike Kilner and Responsible Procurement Lead, Marisol Bernal, recently shared their expertise at a webinar organised...

Individual LUPC events report for CPD recording

To assist any of our members with demonstrating CPD undertaken, we have produced and emailed individual event reports to those that attended LUPC...

Catering Consultancy Framework - Tender Working Party Volunteers needed

The current framework for Catering Consultants is due to expire in March 2022.  We will shortly begin the tender process for its replacement....

LUPC Executive Committee Vacancies

The LUPC Executive committee oversees the operational activity of our consortium.  Made up of procurement leads from our membership, it meets 4...

What is ESG?

ESG is an acronym for Environmental Social Governance.  Often people ask the difference between ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)...

LUPC affirms its commitment to being a Living Wage Employer

LUPC is proud to be a Living Wage employer. This means that for the fifth year running, we have made a commitment to pay the independently-calculated...

Transforming Public Procurement - Cabinet Office Update October 2021

We have this afternoon received the below update with regards to the Green Paper consultation, the procurement Bill and the Cabinet Office approach... 

Upcoming Legal Services events

Various legal services events have been organised over the next few months by suppliers on the Legal Services framework agreement, ...

LUPC Vacancy, Senior Category Manager

LUPC is a great place to work. We value people, learning, professionalism and happiness.  We realise that every member of our team brings...

LUPC provides free textbooks for CIPS Study Courses

LUPC has appointed Central Business School for the third year running to deliver classroom based or online CIPS courses in Procurement and Supply for...

LUPC’s Responsible Procurement expert begins work placement at Jisc

Marisol Bernal, LUPC’s Responsible Procurement Lead has begun her work placement at Jisc today.  Over the next twelve weeks, Marisol will be...

Interested in learning about carbon literacy?

Marisol Bernal, LUPC’s Responsible Procurement Lead recently attended Carbon Literacy training delivered jointly by the Environmental Association for...

Are you ready to respond to a ransomware attack?

What are the key factors for organisations to consider in the first 48 hours of a ransomware attack?  DAC Beachcroft, a supplier on the Legal...

It’s not IF it’s WHEN! Cyber Attacks- are you ready?

On the 14th September, UKUPC held the first webinar in its planned series of events. Thank you to those who were able to attend. Three expert...

LUPC Funded Presentation Skills Training for members

With 73% of businesses planning to stick to their current levels of working from home, like it or not online presentations are here to stay. In an...

LUPC strategy responds to the changing public procurement landscape

We've ensured our new Strategy, Working together to achieve shared goals in a changing world, reflects the changing public procurement...

How the LUPC strategy has evolved

Our new Strategy, Working together to achieve shared goals in a changing world, focuses on six key areas that the consortium will deliver for members...

LUPC publishes our 2021-24 Strategy today

We are pleased to launch our Strategy for 2021-2024: Working together to achieve shared goals in a changing world.  It has been written in...

LUPC demonstrates its leadership in responsible procurement

LUPC’s Director, Don Bowman and LUPC Board member, Dr Olga Martin-Ortega contributed their expertise and as consultant authors for new guidance... 

LUPC today

In the run up to launch our new Strategy, we gave you a brief history of LUPC yesterday.  Today, LUPC has 89 full members with its membership...

LUPC - How it all began

We are excited to be launching our new Strategy for 2021-2024 this Wednesday. In the run-up, we would like to take you down memory lane, to when LUPC...

LUPC Board Updates - September 2021

We are pleased to announce Naina Patel, HR Director at the University of the Arts London (UAL), joined the LUPC Board at the beginning of September...

Cyber security isn’t an IT problem, it is everyone’s responsibility

Its 6.30pm on a Friday and something looks strange on your pc, you can’t access your files, nothing works.  You call your IT helpdesk, they...

LUPC awarded CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark for second year running

LUPC has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethics Mark for the second year running. The...

Lab Equipment Framework: Prezi overview now available

All members of UKUPC can now access a Prezi overview of the latest General Laboratory Equipment framework agreement (LAB5061 LU) . This interactive...

UKUPC Market Insight Document

UKUPC and its professional category leads throughout the UK has produced a document providing insight to members on what is happening in national and...

New Modern Slavery and Human Rights guide available for members

LUPC members can access this comprehensive guide listing resources related to modern slavery & human rights, including UK and international...

LUPC holds suppliers to account on their Modern Slavery Statements

In April this year, we carried out a review of the Modern Slavery Statements of our top 20 suppliers based on our spend and commodity risk...

Legal Services events

Various legal services events have been organised over the next few months by suppliers on the Legal Services (PFB5041 LU) framework agreement,...

New Responsible Procurement Resources on our website

Driving awareness and improvement in responsible procurement for our members and the wider community benefit is a key part of what LUPC does. We...

Public Procurement round-up

The UK’s Public Procurement regime is set for wide ranging reform with a new Procurement Bill expected to be introduced from September 2021. The main...

Ceremonial Gowns Supply Chains

To support members and suppliers with their human rights and sustainability due diligence, we have continued our supply chain mapping exercise of...

Membership survey for 2021 now underway

We would like to thank members for renewing their LUPC membership. We are looking forward to a new academic year, supporting you with all your...

Seeking UKUPC members for Graduation Services framework tender

LUPC’s current Ceremonial Gown and Photography Services framework agreement will expire on 18 March 2022. Work is currently underway to re-tender...

National Minimum Wage webinar – the apprentice rate and associated risks

HMRC is offering live webinars covering the most common mistakes to help employers pay their apprentices correctly.  If you employ apprentices...

Read the latest edition of Linked magazine

The Summer edition of Linked is now available here, our electronic magazine with a function that allows you to flip pages. If you would like to read...

Three LUPC members are finalists of the Green Gown Awards!

Three LUPC members are finalists of this year's Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland!  Congratulations to: the University of Greenwich, University...

LUPC Signs the SDG Accord – will you make the pledge?

The SDG accord is the University and College sectors collective response to the Global Goals. The purpose of the SDG (Sustainable Development...

Conference Highlights: On-Demand Category Sessions

On our last day of sharing the LUPC & SUPC Conference highlights with you, we would like to remind you about the ten on-demand sessions.

Cabinet Office - PPN 07/21

The Cabinet Office have released a new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) which provides guidance to remind public bodies of the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to publish information about opportunities and awards over certain low value thresholds on Contracts Finder.

Conference Highlights: Mental Health - Supporting Ourselves and Our Communities

Today, we will be sharing the lessons learned from the session Mental Health: Supporting Ourselves and Our Communities at the LUPC & SUPC Annual...

Electronics Watch surveys its members

Electronics Watch are seeking the views of their members to help shape the way they work with affiliates.  Electronics Watch have just begun...

Antibodies & Sera Framework Agreement launch

Members can now access the re-tendered Antibodies & Sera and other matrices (LAB4042) framework agreement – the only higher-education focused...

Welcome to our newest member: The National Oceanography Centre

We are delighted to welcome our newest member:  The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) The NOC’s mission is to make sense of changing seas by...

Electronics Watch publishes Annual Report

Electronics Watch, the independent monitoring organisation which aims to help public sector organisations work together to meet their responsibility...

Cabinet Office Survey - New Procurement Regime

The Green Paper "Transforming Public Procurement" set out a package of proposals to overhaul the rules that govern spending by public sector bodies....

Realities of post Covid-19 working life revealed- a report by Banner

The workplace and our working patterns and behaviour have changed beyond recognition during 2020/21.  The seismic shift in working life is...

Contract Management Training

APUC, HEPCW, LUPC and SUPC have organised and funded an experienced trainer to deliver contract management training to its members free of charge...

Ellen MacArthur Foundation events

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an organisation we work closely with on Sustainability, will be holding the following events, which may be...

CIPS webinar: How to promote the Procurement Function

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) are holding a free webinar on Tuesday 18 May called Random Eureka Moments- How to Promote...

Latest UKUPC newsletter published today!

UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), comprised of the regional purchasing consortia; LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC andThe...

Three key skills required for effective tendering

A number of skills and attributes are required of procurement professionals involved in the tender process. We’ve identified three that we believe...

Top Tendering Tips

Today, our expert Category Managers share their top tendering tips when procuring: When planning a procurement exercise, ask as many open...

LUPC's framework agreement tendering process

This week, we will be focusing on tendering, a subject that the LUPC team have expertise in.  We will begin with the LUPC framework agreement...

LUPC switches from Google to Ecosia- ‘The search engine that plants trees’

The LUPC team have switched their default search engine to Ecosia, which is a social enterprise donating 80% of its profits to not-for-profit...

LUPC’s collaboration on Responsible Procurement

LUPC works in partnership with organisations such as BHRE, HEPA, Electronics Watch and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to ensure we can provide the...

HEPA initiatives to reduce packaging in higher education institutions.

During 2020, and likely as a direct effect of the pandemic, online product sales increased by 36%, the highest growth rate in 13 years. [1] This...

LUPC Professional Services Category Meeting - 23 March

Responsible for the procurement of professional services? Don’t miss out on LUPC’s Professional Services Category Group Meeting for LUPC members...

Achilles whitepaper on Reform of Public Procurement Law after Brexit

Achilles, a provider of one of our member benefits, Achilles’ THEMis, has written a useful whitepaper on the Reform of Public Procurement Law after...

Member benefits: Supporting our members with responsible procurement

Driving awareness and improvement in responsible procurement for our members and the wider community benefit is a key part of what LUPC does and we...

From Linear to Circular: A global learning programme run by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

LUPC works closely with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on our responsible procurement activity and they have many resources tailored to HE Institutes... 

Deadline for PVS submissions extended to 12 February 2021

HEPA has extended the submission date for the annual Procurement Value Survey (PVS) to 12 February 2021. We strongly recommend that our HE members...

Public Procurement post Brexit- Article by Mills & Reeve

Mills & Reeve have written a really useful article on Public Procurement in 2021 for the winter edition of LUPC's Linked magazine, which was...

Linked Winter edition published today

The Winter edition of LUPC's Linked magazine is now available!  Have a read. This edition includes articles on: Public Procurement in...

Reminder to publish your Modern Slavery Statement

We would like to remind our members to review their current Modern Slavery Statements and make the appropriate amendments before the next publication...

Transforming Public Procurement Green paper: the highlights

Following the publication of the Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper last month, Jayne Thorn, Category Manager at SUPC, has written... 

*SAVE THE DATE*- LUPC & SUPC Conference 2021

We’re pleased to announce that our LUPC & SUPC Conference 2021 will take place as a virtual conference and exhibition on Thursday...

Company monitoring through Creditsafe

Never before has contract management been so important.  The dual impacts of Brexit and Covid both on and for businesses have pushed to the...

Free events from HEPA

26 January @ 10AM: Time to Talk – EU Exit Logistics & Freight Forwarding Neil Hall and Sam Hunt of Crown Commercial Service will explore...

Welcome to our newest member- the University of Buckingham

We are delighted to welcome our newest member: the University of Buckingham, who have joined us this month. The University of Buckingham is the...

Green Paper for Transforming Public Procurement: Member and Supplier Consultations

The Government Commercial Function is running a number of consultation sessions on the  Green Paper: Transforming Public Procurement for both...

LUPC publishes its updated Responsible Procurement Strategy

Last month, the LUPC Board approved our updated Responsible Procurement strategy which you can access here. The main updates include additional...

LUPC's sixth annual Modern Slavery Statement

LUPC published its sixth Modern Slavery Statement (MSS) last month. LUPC is committed to responsible procurement and to supporting the...

Responsible Procurement event on 4 February

We are holding our first joint Responsible Procurement group meeting with SUPC on 4 February 10.00-12.00. The quarterly meetings will showcase...

LUPC publishes paper on wage rates in public procurement contracts

LUPC is proud to be a Living Wage employer. That means we have made a commitment to pay the independently-calculated Living Wage rates to all staff...

Interactive presentation: Audio Visual: Supplies, System Design, Installation and Maintenance

NEUPC have created an interactive presentation on the national Audio Visual: Supplies, System Design, Installation and Maintenance framework...

LUPC New Year Message

Wishing all our members a Happy New Year. Working alongside our UKUPC partners, our team is here to support you through the challenges we face in...

Happy Christmas from LUPC & Holiday Closure Dates

Don Bowman, LUPC Director, and the team would like to wish our members, suppliers and partners a Merry Christmas. We hope you all have a very well-...

Government publishes its Green Paper for transforming public procurement

On Tuesday, the Cabinet Office published their Green Paper for transforming public procurement which you can read here. In conjunction with our UK...

LUPC publishes its sixth annual Modern Slavery Statement

LUPC has today published its sixth Modern Slavery Statement (MSS).  LUPC is committed to responsible procurement and to supporting the...

New national framework agreement - Doors Maintenance, Repair and Installation Services (EFM1045 AP)

The Doors Maintenance, Repair and Installation Services framework agreement (EFM1045 AP) is now live and will run for a period of two years with the...

Green Gown awards: 3 LUPC members are finalists!

EAUC, the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education, has announced the finalists for the Green Gown awards which celebrate innovative and...

NEW national framework agreement - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Work & Sports Wear (JAN1012 AP)

The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Work & Sports Wear framework agreement (JAN1012 AP) is now live and will run for a period of two years,...

Top tips on Responsible Procurement following a 3-month work placement at the Natural History Museum

Marisol Bernal, LUPC’s Responsible Procurement expert, shares some lessons and top tips from her three month work placement at the Natural History...

Modern Slavery Act Statements – reminder

Today, on the International day for the abolition of Slavery, we remind you that your new annual reporting statement is likely to be due in the...

LUPC facilitates member engagement

We held two very well attended meetings with our members last week; our first ever quarterly Operational Procurement Network (OPN) meeting and our...

UKUPC outlines the benefits of joining a Tender Working Party (TWP)

UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) have developed a document outlining the benefits of joining a Tender Working Party (TWP).  A TWP...

Government publishes Procurement Policy Note (PPN 08/20)- Introduction of Find a Tender

On 23 November 2020, the Cabinet Office published Procurement Policy Note PPN 08/20 Introduction of Find a Tender.  The PPN includes information...

New Guide to help universities prepare for the end of the transition period

Universities UK (UUK) has published a useful guide for universities on how to prepare for the end of the transition period in the event that there is...

Resources now available from the joint LUPC & SUPC Responsible Procurement event on 4.11.20

Many of you joined us for the LUPC & SUPC Responsible Procurement event last week.  It was interesting and thought-provoking to hear from...

Autumn Linked Magazine - have a read!

LUPC's Autumn 2020 Linked magazine is now available. As well as an update across UKUPC framework agreements and LUPC’s responsible...

LUPC & SUPC Joint Responsible Procurement Group coming soon

The LUPC & SUPC responsible procurement event, taking place on 4th November, will not only be an opportunity for you to learn from some...

Update on COUP2021 and LUPC/SUPC Annual Conference for 2021

The decision has been taken to postpone the Conference on University Procurement (COUP2021), originally scheduled for 7-9 September 2021, due to the...

Annual LUPC Membership Survey Report

The results of our membership survey for 2020 are now available in this report. We invite you to have a read to see what our members think of the...

LUPC Category Group Meetings: Estates and Professional Services

LUPC has set up quarterly category group meetings for Estates & Facilities Management and Professional Services, with the first ones taking place...

Malcolm Harrison, CIPS Group CEO, recognises LUPC’s fantastic work in Responsible Procurement

Last month, LUPC was awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethics Mark. The accreditation demonstrates our on-... 

LUPC's new look

LUPC has today launched its new logo and strapline as part of a brand re-fresh.  With a logo created many years ago, it became clear that a...

CIPS Study Courses 2020-21

LUPC has appointed Central Business School for the second year running to deliver either classroom-based, or online via Zoom, CIPS courses in...

Welcome to our newest member- The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre

We are delighted to welcome our newest member: The Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC), the first of its kind in the UK. VMIC is a...

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Tender and Call-Off Questions

Responsible procurement is at the centre of everything LUPC does. Our purpose is to achieve value for money for our members in a way that not only...

Vacancies on LUPC’s Board

LUPC is seeking applications from its membership to fill two vacancies for non-remunerated Board posts. These are exciting posts and as a Board...

COVID-19 On-site Testing Guidance Document

UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) has compiled a guidance document covering on-site COVID-19 testing. It covers a wide range of...

Floor Coverings - New Framework Agreement Launched

NEUPC has launched their newest framework agreement, Floor Coverings, which is available for use by LUPC members. This is the first time that the HE...

LUPC awarded the CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark

LUPC has been awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethics Mark. The accreditation demonstrates our on-...

New member: The Alan Turing Institute

We are delighted to welcome our first new member of the financial year, The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and...

LUPC follows up on reports of human rights abuses in the PPE supply chain

Following on from a Channel 4 investigation that revealed significant human rights abuses in the supply chain for the production of personal...

Audio Visual: Supplies, System Design, Installation and Maintenance framework agreement awarded

NEUPC has launched the new Audio Visual framework agreement, available to LUPC members. This new agreement, live from 7 August, was designed by...

Back to work supplies - a UKUPC guidance document

A guide has been developed collaboratively by the UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) and serves to act as a reference point for anyone...

Contract law training slides now available

The HEPA and UKUPC Learning & Development Group recently provided free of charge contract law training to all of their members. The online...

Linked Summer Edition now available

The Summer edition of LUPC's Linked Magazine is now available to read. As well as our commodity updates, articles include: PPE...

VWV Blog post – to exclude or not to exclude?

VWV’s final blog post in a series of three,  looks at excluding bidders on grounds of discretionary exclusion or for non-compliance. Stephanie...

Key PPE information for members

Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) are providing key information for members using the Personal Protective Equipment, Clothing and Uniform...

Membership Survey for 2020 now underway

Our annual membership survey was emailed to the main purchasing contact of our member institutions on Friday, 10th July. We strongly encourage you to...

New Framework Agreement for research outputs

The Jisc-led Research Outputs Repository Systems DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) Framework Agreement has been launched and will run for up to four...

Latest PPE supplier update

We are receiving regular updates from CPC PPE agreement suppliers. Click here for current stock availability and lead times. Full information on the...

Webinar on sustainable procurement standard

James Cadman of Action Sustainability will give an overview of ISO 20400 for Sustainable Procurement on 6 August from 10-10.45. He will explain...

Life Sciences Reagents Kits & Consumables framework live

We’re delighted to announce the Life Sciences Reagents, Kits & Consumables agreement is available for members to use. The agreement will run to...

RECRUITMENT: SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, UP TO £37K PRO RATA

LUPC is recruiting for an experienced senior communications officer to join its small but dynamic and friendly team. This is an initial six-...

CDW Blog Post – Overcoming Cyber Security Challenges in Higher Education

With more students embracing remote learning, universities need to carefully consider their approach to cyber security. Neil Bailey, Head of...

New frameworks section

We have launched a new frameworks section of our website to make it easier to access purchasing information and find out who is the lead for each...

PPE Supplier Update

We are receiving regular updates from CPC PPE agreement suppliers. Click here for current stock availability and lead times. Full information on the...

Beware Fraudulent Emails

We have recently received reports that a number of suppliers have received a fraudulent email and Purchase Order purporting to be from a university....

VWV Blog Post - University Governance and the Financial Challenges Posed by Coronavirus

In the second of their series of monthly blog posts, VWV’s Con Alexander and Jane Byford outline key areas to consider from a governance perspective...

Tips for creating a low-risk educational setting

One of LUPC's suppliers, Banner, has issued guidance on establishing a low-risk educational setting. This includes preparing your building, equiping...

World Day Against Child Labour more poignant than ever

The World Day Against Child Labour, observed yearly on June 12, encourages conversation and consciousness around the injustice of child labour. It...

Tell us what you think about Linked magazine

Please help us to shape future editions of your membership magazine, Linked, by filling in our short survey. You can see the current and previous...

Focus on value in procurement

A new approach to procurement is suggested by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE). In a report, it argues that value must be...

CDW Blog post - how technology will support the new normal in HE

Neil Bailey, Head of Education at CDW, explains how technology can help to manage the safe re-entry of students into university life, following the...

Electronics Watch webinar on Company Performance Tracker

Find out what the CPT is and how to use it. Free to LUPC members who are automatically affiliated to Electronics Watch.   The CPT ...

VWV Blog Post - Re-Shaping Your Procurement Strategy in Light of Coronavirus

In the first of three monthly blog posts, VWV’s Stephanie Rickard shares her thoughts on re-shaping your procurement strategy in light of Coronavirus...

Free Webinar - The future of Graduation Ceremonies? 22 May 14.00

Recognising the disruption that the COVID19 Pandemic has had on planned ceremonies, Graduation Attire, a supplier on the Ceremonial Gown and...

Vulnerabilty Assessment Service and Tools Supply Agreement

The Vulnerability Assessment Service and Tools Supply framework agreement is now available for all LUPC members to access via HE Contracts. This...

UKUPC raising travel refund concerns with BTA on behalf of the sector

A number of *UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) members are facing problems obtaining travel refunds,  with some airlines being slow...

PPE framework goes live

Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)’s new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Clothing and Uniforms framework  is now available on HE... 

Recorded webinars from LUPC and SUPC Conference 2020 now available

We have created an LUPC and SUPC Events YouTube Channel to host our webinar recordings so members can access them at their leisure. Recordings are...

Heads of Procurement Catch Up - 15 May 09.30

UPC is hosting an informal catch up for Heads of Procurement on Friday 15th May 09.30-10.30 via Microsoft Teams. The main aim of the meeting...

Spring edition of Linked published

Read articles on how to be flexible in a crisis, top tips for working from home, examining supply chains and lessons learned from Cal Comp settlement...

Home Office publishes guidance on modern slavery statements

The Home Office has published guidance on publishing modern slavery statements during Covid-19. The guidances highlights the importance of monitoring...

Government announces new e-notification service

From 1 January 2021 a new e-notification service called Find a Tender will be used to post and view public sector procurement notices. Contracting... 

UKUPC offers vital support and services in challenging times

Chair of UKUPC Board, Richard Murphy and LUPC director, Don Bowman have issued a statement outlining the consortia's support and services to the HE...

LUPC & SUPC Conference Webinars going online!

Some of the key content from the LUPC & SUPC Conference 2020 will be available to UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC) members as...

New presentations/webinars section on our website

We are now uploading presentations and webinars from our events and meetings to a dedicated page on our website. It currently features slides from...

Procurement volunteers help NHS source PPE

Over 20 people from the UKUPC consortia have volunteered their services to the NHS as procurement specialists during this COVID-19 pandemic....

UKUPC provides urgent resources for NHS

The UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC), their members and supply chains are providing much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) and...

COVID-19 Impact Webinars 15 April 10.00-16.30

We know our members need some information to help them deal with immediate challenges thrown up by COVID-19, so along with SUPC we have put together...

Global Mobility Services survey

The Global Mobility Services agreement is due to end on the 30th September 2020. Work on the retender is now in progress. This framework...

New firefighting equipment framework launched

The North East University Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) has recently launched a new framework for Firefighting Equipment and Associated Services (...

Important guidance for payment of suppliers during the COVID-19 outbreak

The Cabinet Office has issued a Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 02/20 which sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their...

Government issues new procurement policy note

New guidance emphasises that authorities may need to procure goods and services urgently following the COVID-19 pandemic.   The note...

COVID-19 Updates

Please see below regular updates and resources in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.   Update 28-04-2021 - PPE Availability  ...

Impact of COVID-19 - supplier updates

LUPC has worked with the other university purchasing consortia across the UK to collate responses from framework suppliers in relation to the impact...

Legal services update - Coronavirus

With coronavirus (Covid-19) impacting your procurement teams and supply chains, we have collated a matrix of our legal services framework suppliers’...

Business as usual for LUPC

We would like to re-assure our members and suppliers that LUPC has a stringent business continuity policy which ensures that we can continue... 

Congratulations to Darran Whatley and Antonio Ramirez

Our senior category manager, Darran Whatley will sadly be leaving us after 16 years to join King's College, London. His final working day will be on...

What next after CIPS?

Debbie Shore, NEUPC's Responsible Procurement and Training Manager, looks at the options for procurement professionals. Many procurement...

Update on LUPC/SUPC Conference and COVID-19 Corona Virus

We understand that you may have questions about the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming LUPC/SUPC Conference due to take place on the 30th of April in...

How to run an open OJEU tender

LUPC's new eProcurement Portal Framework, EU Supply, has launched a video guide to running an open OJEU tender.  The 24-minute video provides...

Ethical phone agreement launched

The Fairphone 3 Ethical Phone Agreement via The Phone Co-op is now live on HE Contracts. The agreement, which is also available to staff and students...

New Fire Alarms, Detection and Suppression Systems Agreement

The CPC has awarded a national framework agreement for Fire Alarms, Detection & Suppression Systems. The agreement will run until the 31st...

Annual review published

Members save £16.7 million through our agreements with a total return on investment of 53:1. The latest figures are published in our annual review,...

LUPC are hiring!

We are looking to appoint a new Senior Category Manager for Laboratory Equipment.  This full-time post, based in our office close to Euston...

Nearly £2bn spent through UK consortia

The total spend through the UK's eight higher education purchasing consortia amounts to £1.9bn with cashable savings of £87.3 million and non-...

Corona Virus – Impact on Supply Chain

As you will now be aware, the Corona Virus is having an impact on supply chains.  Many production plants in China were shut as part of the...

Crack down on low pay

Employers who fail to pay the National Minimum Wage or The National Living Wage will continue to be named by the Government following a review of its...

LUPC / SUPC Conference - BOOKINGS OPEN!

We are delighted to announce that LUPC and SUPC are holding our fifth joint consortia Conference & Exhibition on Thursday 30 April 2020...

Update on the Corona Virus Outbreak

The update, linked here, on the Coronavirus outbreak has been provided to the LUPC Insurance Group (IG) by current brokers Gallagher with...

LUPC publishes Slavery and Human Trafficking statement

This is our fifth annual statement in accordance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It sets out our policy with respect to modern...

Linked Magazine Winter 2020 issue published

The Winter 2020 issue includes: The Electronics Watch conference Economic Predictions for the procurement industry Tendering from a...

Legal training programme launched

Our legal services framework supplier Eversheds Sutherland has launched a full training programme of HE webinars and events for 2020 which will...

LUPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2019/20 ELECTIONS

LUPC is now inviting nominations from senior contacts across our membership for election to our Board of directors. This year there is one vacant...

NEW MEMBER - DEFRA - APHA

Our last member to join us in 2019 is the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Welcome to LUPC!

New Member - Rose Bruford College

We are pleased to announce our newest member, Rose Bruford College, who joined LUPC in December. Rose Bruford College is London’s international drama...

LUPC & SUPC Conference: Supplier Bookings now open!

Stand bookings for the LUPC and SUPC Conference 2020 are now sold out! Only suppliers that are on frameworks available to LUPC and/or SUPC members...

HEPA membership for non-HE members

LUPC has negotiated membership of the Higher Education Procurement Association (HEPA) for its non higher education members.  The Higher..

CIPS study courses for members

LUPC has appointed Central Business School to deliver classroom based CIPS Level 4 courses in Procurement and Supply for members’ staff. The courses...

Revised Procurement Thresholds for 2020

The European Commission has released its revised procurement thresholds which apply to contracts awarded under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015...