Procurement News from the National Procurement Service and Value Wales

15 June 2018 • Issue 005

 
 

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Update on Procurement Review

 

After considering a range of service options, Value Wales stakeholders have agreed on the need for it to provide a comprehensive range of services. There has been no such consensus on a future service model for the National Procurement Service (NPS) and this is in the process of being developed. Read more

European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) update

 

The new European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is now live on the Sell2Wales website and available for use immediately. For information about how to use ESPD and the changes it brings to procurement, read more.

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eProcurement tools update

 

The current contractual arrangements for eTradingWales are in place until January 2019. For information on the new arrangements post January 2019 and for an update on eProcurement GDPR, read more.

eTenderWales upgrade

We have scheduled an upgrade of eTenderWales to the latest version from 17 June 2018. Read more to find out about the customer support portal and scheduled user groups.

Events Calendar

View our events calendar for advance notice of events from the NPS, Value Wales, the Welsh Government and colleagues across procurement in Wales

Remember to also keep an eye on the NPS Twitter and LinkedIn pages, and Sell2Wales for NPS event announcements.

Category updates

Construction, Facilities Management and Utilities

 

Read the category news round-up for details on the new construction building materials framework; and extension details for the furniture framework and cleaning services framework.

Contact: NPSConstructionFM@gov.wales

Contact: NPSUtilities@gov.wales

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Corporate and Business Support Services

Read the category news round-up for details on the new account managers; core price list and the opportunity to provide feedback on the all Wales postal services, courier services and mailroom equipment framework.


Contact: NPSCorporateServices@gov.wales

Digital, Data and ICT

Read the category news round-up for details on the upcoming Agile Digital and ICT Resources Agreement (ADIRA); new account managers, core price list and the opportunity to provide feedback on the all Wales postal services, courier services and mailroom equipment framework.

Contact: NPSICTCategoryTeam@gov.wales

Fleet and Transport

 

Read the category news round-up for updates on the liquid fuel framework extension and opportunities to get involved with upcoming Category Forum Groups; extension details for the vehicle hire – lot 3 framework; updates on the telematics tender; driver licence checking framework; the tyre price review and the current call off agreement for fuel cards.

 

Contact: NPSFleet@gov.wales

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Food and Drink

 

Read the category news round-up for an update on the food safety meeting; information on how catering disposables are helping support the well-being of future generations; current opportunities in the supply and distribution of alcoholic beverages; and mini competition opportunities.


Contact: NPSFood@gov.wales

People Services

Read the category news round-up for an update on stationery staff and manager contact details and to hear about the success of iCOM at the Go Awards in Manchester.

Contact: NPSPeopleServicesutilities@gov.wales

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Professional Services

 

Read the category news round-up for the latest details on the property consultancy framework; an update on the Welsh translation and interpretation services framework and outcomes agreed by the Category Forum Group; for information on the management and delivery of an all-Wales area-based fuel poverty scheme (Arbed 3); and details on the contract notice for the NPS VAT & financial services consultancy


Contact: NPSProfessionalservices@gov.wales

 
 
 

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