Procurement News

Framework of the Week - Personal Protective Equipment

This week's framework of the week is for personal protective equipment.  It offers a 25% discount off Greenham's trade price list for all products not included in the core list and access to a wide range of products.  For further information click here.

Endurance Test

The government response to the Sustainable Procurement Task Force report has now been published.  View it here.  The NWCE is looking to create a sustainability work stream and more details will be made available soon via our web site.

Waste Management News

 
 
Waste Not Want Not

The WasteDataFlow Quarterly Newsletter for Spring 2007 and the LATS (Landfill Allowances and Trading Schemes) flyer have been released and are now available on the News section of the WasteDataFlow website.
Read the newsletter here.

 General News

Web Feat

Are you registered as a member of the NWCE website yet?  If not please do so as soon as possible.  This will, amongst other things, let you register for events quickly and simply, with literally one click!  This is the only way in which you can register for NWCE events.  If you do not register for an event, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to join the event on the day.
The website is one of the main  sources of communication for the NWCE, so don't delay!  Register by clicking here.  Click here to view an easy reference guide to registration.

The Excellence Continues
 
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, John Healey, has given his backing to the role of the Regional Centres of Excellence as the agents for transforming local government procurement.
He made his comments in a major announcement on the future role of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). The OGC will be a smaller, more focused, higher calibre organisation that will drive transformation through central government, he said.
The Financial Secretary also recognised the important role of the RCE’s Procurement Programme and the major professional buying organisations (known as the Pro5) which are set to unlock millions of pounds from local government procurement by making excellent deals available to all local authorities.
Vist the HM Treasury website for more information and to download the document:

Top Cat!

The fourth edition of the national publication from the Regional Centres of Excellence - 'CATALYST' is now available -
read it by clicking here.

The Heat is On!

A new initiative from the Regional Centres of Excellence is being launched and its message is clear – don’t go it alone when buying energy supplies.  This initiative is set to cut London authorities’ annual £160 million energy bill and is already paying off, as one London borough already anticipates saving over £300,000 on its gas and electricity bills.  To read more click here.

Diffuse the Confusion of Annual Efficiency Statements

Guidance has been provided to help local authorities to complete an Annual Efficiency Statement.  This builds on the Efficiency Technical Note for Local Government, developing its ideas and providing practical examples on how to measure and report efficiency gains and provide assurance that the gains are genuine.
Download the guidance here.

4ps Light the Way

The 4ps have issued an updated guide to street lighting procurement. 
Click here for further information.

Events

IT Procurement Workshop 28 March 2007
Woodland Conference Centre, Chorley

The NWCE is holding an IT Procurement Workshop and associated services. This workshop shows you how to get a better deal for your money. For further information or to book your place at the workshop Click here

NWeGG - Benefits Realisation Management
A Vehicle for Transformational Change - 17 April 2007

Gerald Bradley, Sigma UK and benefits realisation industry guru, recently spoke at the Project and Programme Managers group and NWeGG was then asked by members to run a training day on Sigma UK's techniques. 

The cost for this training is heavily discounted from the £550 standard industry charge to £260.00 + VAT.

NWeGG can only offer 16 places and have received much interest already so please register early to avoid disappointment.   Visit www.nwegg.org.uk for further details including how to book.

Due to the limited number of places, please be aware that once you have registered your interest to attend you can ask to be removed from the list of registrants for the course up to two calendar weeks before the course is held without charge.

For further information contact Catherine O'Neill at NWeGG.

Bargain Hunt II

The second Bargain Hunt event is now confirmed and will take place on 21 May 2007 in Manchester.  The NWCE will show delegates how to share in more than £100m worth of savings on areas such as fuel, consultancy fees and ICT.  More details will be added soon but places will be limited so book your place now to avoid disappointment! (Click here to book)