KNOWLEDGE HUB
NWUPC Knowledge Hub is your space to find information about forthcoming events and webinars and member-only resources such as slides from past webinars, meeting minutes, market insights and publications.
06th February 2025
Slides now available – UKUPC webinar on The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law.
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Launching the latest series of UKUPC-hosted webinars, UKUPC members were invited to join Weightmans LLP for an informative session on The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law. This pivotal proposed legislation aims to strengthen security and preparedness at publicly accessible premises. Tailored for procurement and compliance professionals, the webinar provided […]
05th February 2025
Template Resources for the Procurement Act (PA2023)
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NWUPC Members can now access the newly developed tender documentation templates, designed specifically for the updated Procurement Regulations (PA2023). Whether you’re refining your procurement processes or preparing future tenders, these tailored resources ensure compliance and efficiency under PA2023. NWUPC Members can now download the template resources below – please be aware there are two separate […]
12th February 2025
PA2023 Briefing Webinar and Note for Finance Leaders
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NWUPC Members are invited to an LUPC led online session for Finance Leaders on the Procurement Act 2023 on the 12th February 2025. Background The Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) comes into place on the 24th February 2025. A document has been produced, PA2023 Briefing Note for Finance Leads as a high level summary of the […]
24th January 2025
Office Solutions Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025
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Office Solutions Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025 Taking place – 24th January 2025 at 10am Online – Via Teams Please contact admin@nwupc.ac.uk for further details stating the category group name and date of meeting if you wish to attend this meeting.
19th February 2025
Laboratory Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025
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Laboratory Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025 Taking place – 19th February at 10am Online – Via Teams Please contact admin@nwupc.ac.uk for further details stating the category group name and date of meeting if you wish to attend this meeting.
05th February 2025
Library Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025
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Library Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025 Taking place – 5th February at 10am Online – Via Teams Please contact admin@nwupc.ac.uk for further details stating the category group name and date of meeting if you wish to attend this meeting.
12th February 2025
Estates Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025
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Estates Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025 Taking place – 12th February 2025 at 10am Online – Via Teams Please contact admin@nwupc.ac.uk for further details stating the category group name and date of meeting if you wish to attend this meeting.
21st January 2025
Domestics Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025
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Domestics Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025 Taking place – 21st January 2025 at 10am Online – Via Teams Please contact admin@nwupc.ac.uk for further details stating the category group name and date of meeting if you wish to attend this meeting.
07th February 2025
ICT Category Group Meeting – Autumn 2024
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ICT Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025 Taking place – 7th February 2025 2024 at 10am Online – Via Teams Please contact admin@nwupc.ac.uk for further details stating the category group name and date of meeting if you wish to attend this meeting.
21st January 2025
Audio Visual Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025
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Audio Visual Category Group Meeting – Winter 2025 Taking place – 21st January 2025 at 10am Online – Via Teams Please contact admin@nwupc.ac.uk for further details stating the category group name and date of meeting if you wish to attend this meeting.
06th February 2025
PA2023 Tender Documentation Templates Webinar
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Join NWUPC Members online for a UKUPC webinar, led by LUPC and delivered by Brodies LLP, providing an overview of the recently developed tender documentation templates tailor-made for the new Procurement Regulations (PA2023) on the 6th February 2025. The template resources, will be available when they’ve gone through our compliance process and will be on […]
04th February 2025
UKUPC webinar on The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as Martyn’s Law.
online
Launching the latest series of UKUPC-hosted webinars, NWUPC members are invited to join Weightmans LLP for an informative session on The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law. This pivotal proposed legislation aims to strengthen security and preparedness at publicly accessible premises. Tailored for procurement and compliance professionals, the webinar will […]
06th December 2024
UKUPC Update for December 2024
UKUPC Update for December 2024 Suppliers Introduction to Tendering under PA23 NWUPC Members can now access the UKUPC Update for December 2024. The two sections within the document provide information for members on general UKUPC activity, followed by consortia work in relation to Transforming Public Procurement. This edition covers: General Staff Updates Migration of database […]
12th September 2024
UKUPC Market Insight Document: December 2024 now available
The latest quarterly UKUPC Market Insight Documents (December 2024) are now available. UKUPC Full Market Insight Document December 2024 Final UKUPC Market Insight Summary Document December 2024 Final The full detailed report, provided for UKUPC members by the professional category leads across the university purchasing consortia, contains insight on what is happening in national and […]
10th December 2024
UKUPC Webinar on IT Asset Optimisation and Savings Opportunities!
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We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar hosted by Protech, (you can find them on the IT Equipment Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal Framework) in partnership with Clear Visibility, to share innovative ways to optimise your IT assets and identify potential cost-saving opportunities. Based on direct feedback from UKUPC university IT and asset managers, […]
12th November 2024
Procurement Act CPD sessions for Members – Online
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After a short break, we’re excited to continue our CPD series online with Edge Hill University}! Join us for another invaluableNorth Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), CPD session, tailored for our brilliant members at Edge Hill. We’re diving deep into the Procurement Act 2023 and this session is packed with essential insights and practical tools […]
23rd October 2024
Procurement Act CPD sessions for Members – Online Session
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We’re continuing our NWUPC CPD (Continuous Professional Development) journey with another power-packed online session! Todays session is with the University of Cumbria and the University of Central Lancashire as we deep dive into the Procurement Act 2023. Led by Gemma Waring Bidding of Procurement Experts PASS Procurement, this session isn’t just another class—it’s your secret […]
22nd October 2024
Procurement Act CPD sessions for Members – Online Session
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Enhance Your Procurement Skills with NWUPC CPD Sessions! 🌟 As part of our ongoing series of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) sessions for North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) members, we’re excited to offer an invaluable online training opportunity today tailored for our colleagues at University of Wolverhampton, University of Worcester, University of Staffordshire, Keele University […]
16th October 2024
Procurement Act CPD sessions for Members – Online Session
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We’re continuing our CPD (Continuing Professional Development) series today with a powerful lineup of online training sessions tailored around the Procurement Act 2023 and to complement any learning provided by the Cabinet Office. In todays session we are joined online by Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford, The University of Bolton and the Royal […]
16th January 2025
Procurement Act CPD sessions for Members @ Ulster University
Location: Ulster University
We are excited to be at Ulster University today to continue our series of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions tailored for North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Members! This valuable training, led by the experts at PASS Procurement, offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and its implications for public […]