2. News
Procurement regional events: Book your place
We now have dates for the Procurement regional events. On the agenda will be the revised WPPS, the opportunities presented by Designation and the NPS pipeline and Business Plan.
South Wales event - 3 July, 9:30 - 13:00, Waterton Centre, Bridgend
North Wales event - 23 July, 9:30 - 13:00, Gladsdir, Llanrwst
To book your place, please e-mail: Rebecca.Rees2@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Stationery and Paper Mini-Competition
The NPS is currently holding a Stationery and Paper mini-competition against the CCS 'Office Supplies for the Wider Public Sector Framework' RM3703. Bids have been submitted and are currently being evaluated. The mini-competition will result in a single appointment, due for award in July.
For further information, please e-mail: NPSCorporateServices@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Live Frameworks and Contracts
A list of all Live NPS Frameworks and Contracts has now been added to our Website.
Media Agency Services
Were
you aware that the NPS has a framework in place for
the Provision of Media Agency Services?
This Framework is divided into three lots and covers different types of advertisements across all media. It includes national, regional, local newspapers and websites and professional periodicals, journals and websites, within the UK and overseas, in accordance with the specific requirements of the customer. Find out more on our Website.
3. Programme of Work
Since June, NPS has awarded the following contracts:
4. Current and upcoming activity by category
If you would like further information or to attend any of the events below please contact the relevant team by e-mail.
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Corporate and Business Support Services
- Supply of High Visibility & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Uniforms, Workwear and Leisurewear - Prior Information Notice issued 20 June.
- Post, Courier & Post Room Equipment - Category Forum Groups on 14 July (North Wales) and 29 July (South Wales).
Contact:
NPSCorporateServices@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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Fleet and Transport
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NPS Delivery Group recently approved the recommendation of using the CCS Vehicle Purchase Framework RM1070. This Framework went live on 2 December 2011 and expires 1 December 2018.
Contact: NPSFleet@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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Information and Communications Technology
- Following
a very successful supplier day on 1 July, with over 50
companies and almost 100 attendees, the Contract Notice for IT Products and Services will be issued in July.
- Fixed Telecoms - Aggregated call off due in July/August (dependent on CCS award of Network Services Framework RM1045).
Contact:
NPSICTCategoryTeam@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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 People Services and Utilities
- Provision of Business Travel & Accommodation Solutions: Contract Notice issued on 15 June. Responses due by 23 July 2015. Nominees are still required for the Evaluation Panel - please e-mail the mailbox below if you are able to assist.
- Upcoming Contract Notices in July: Staff Benefits, Assistive Technologies & Services.
- Assistive Technologies & Services - Supplier Information Events:
Monday July 13, 13:00 - 15:30pm, Waterton Technology Centre, Bridgend
Tuesday July 14, 13:00 - 15:30pm, Welsh Government Offices, Llandudno Junction
- Community Equipment Items AW3996: All Wales Customer Focus Group meeting, Thursday 9 July, 10:00 - 15:30pm, Llandrindod Wells.
- HR Staff Training: We are currently scoping user requirements. Please e-mail the mailbox below if you would like to be involved or receive a copy of the questionnaire.
- The NPS framework for a Managed Service for the Provision of Agency Workers has been live for 2 months. If you are yet to engage, or wish to receive the Customer User Pack, please contact the team on the mailbox below. The framework will help to meet your organisation's requirement for temporary workers, and the category team will be happy to discuss the framework, answer any queries, and assist in your organisation engaging and implementing the service at a local level.
Contact: NPSPeopleServices&utilities@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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Professional Services
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Construction Consultancy Infrastructure Framework (Phase 2) - Contract Notice issued. Deadline for submissions: 2 July.
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Cash Collection Services Framework - Contract Notice issued. Deadline for submissions: 6 July.
- Legal Services (Solicitors) Framework due for award in July.
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Insurance Services - Category Forum Group scheduled 9 July with video conference link between Welsh Government offices in Bedwas and Llandudno Junction.
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Construction Consultancy (Property) Framework - Supplier events:
Monday July 13, 13:30 - 15:30pm, Waterton Technology Centre, Bridgend
Monday July 20, 13:30 - 15:30pm, Welsh Government Offices, Llandudno Junction.
We welcome representatives from our 73 member organisations to meet with the framework suppliers.
- We will soon be issuing a Contract Notice for Construction Consultancy Infrastructure (Phase 3). As part of this phase we will be looking to appoint Facilities Management advisers to assist organisations in the planning and monitoring of future activity through the NPS Facilities Management Framework.
Contact:
NPSProfessionalServices@wales.gsi.gov.uk
5. Savings
NPS can report cashable savings of £7.9m
The table below shows the breakdown of total savings that have been achieved and spend by category, reported from 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015.
At present NPS is running at a 7.46 % run rate on savings against spend through contracts and frameworks under management. This includes a range of contracts which have been on-boarded during the 2014/15 financial year, from a range of external organisations.
6. Focus On
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Ministry of Furniture is an established Furniture Business to emerge from Remploy Furniture, with the help of Welsh Government. In 2015, they were appointed by Remploy Limited to act as advisers for legacy Remploy Furniture items.
The supported business is owned and run entirely by those working in the company, including management and staff that are ex Remploy Furniture employees.
More than 50% of the workforce are people with disabilities, both in the business office and within the manufacturing supply chain. Practising a positive approach to the employment of people with disabilities and those furthest from the job market, the business is constantly working with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure they are similarly focused on their social impact.
Ministry of Furniture source, evaluate and bring together products that are fit for purpose in the rigours of modern day learning and working environments. These are available to NPS member organisations on Lot 6 of our Provision of Furniture Solutions Framework:
For further information please visit: www.ministryoffurniture.com
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