Procurement News from the National Procurement Service and Value Wales

07 September 2018 • Issue 007

 
 

News

Go Awards- last call for entries

The GO Awards submission deadline for entries is fast approaching. Read more to find out how to submit your entry.

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Procurement Review update

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance has concluded the Review of the National Procurement Service and Value Wales and announced new work to take forward public procurement.

The written statement is available here.


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Procurex Wales 2018

Make sure you register for the must-attend event of the year. For more information, visit our website.

Tell us what you need to know about Brexit

We want you to tell us what questions you want answered at Procurex, read more.

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eProcurement Tools update

For an important update on eProcurement tools, please read more.

Notice of Award - VAT and Financial Services Consultancy Framework

The VAT and Financial Services Consultancy Framework is now live, for more information, visit our website.

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The Welsh Public Sector & the Plastics Challenge

Are you interested in the use and disposal of plastic in all aspects of modern society? Want to know how the public sector plays a key role in addressing the issues and identifying challenges and solutions to the problems in relation to procuring and delivering public services in Wales?

If so, WRAP Cymru is running a free half-day workshop, designed for anyone responsible for  public sector procurement decisions in Wales. Read more here.

ICT portal

Dun & Bradstreet has just launched a new Customer Learning Portal. Read more to be the first to try this new portal

Procurex Wales- correction to previous newsletter

The incorrect date was reported in the previous newsletter; please make sure you have the 8 November in your diaries! Visit our website to read more on Procurex 2018

Events Calendar

View our 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 to find out: how you can help develop a new construction building materials framework; about the Electrical, Heating and Plumbing framework extension; and about the extension to the Cleaning and Janitorial Materials framework.

Contact: NPSConstructionFM@gov.wales
Contact: NPSUtilities@gov.wales

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Corporate and Business Support Services

Read the category news round-up  to provide feedback on the Supply of High Visibility, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Uniforms, Workwear and Leisurewear framework; to get involved in  reviewing our Integrated Media and PR frameworks; and to find out how to attend the October CFG for Stationery and Copier Paper.


Contact: NPSCorporateServices@gov.wales

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Digital, Data and ICT

 

Read the category news round-up for more information on  eProcurement Tools GDPR reminders and updates; NPS IAS Framework; and NPS Structured Cabling Framework.


Contact: NPSICTCategoryTeam@gov.wales

Fleet and Transport

Read the category news round-up for more information on the first Category Forum Group (CFG) for Purchase and disposal of vehicles; for an update on the All Wales Transport and Plant Group (AWTPG) meeting; for Information on the price changes for Vehicle Hire II – Days Rental; to find out about the deadlines for Driver Licence Checking; for Fuel Cards meeting minutes and how to get involved with the scoping for the retender of the Liquid Fuels framework.

Contact: NPSFleet@gov.wales

Food and Drink

Read the category news round-up for an update on Catering disposables; to share your views on the sandwich fillings, prepared sandwiches and Frozen plated meals framework; an update on how we are approaching Brexit; our newly awarded alcohol tender and an introduction to our new team.


Contact: NPSFood@gov.wales

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People Services

Read the category news round-up to find out how you can get involved in the employee benefits Category Forum Group; to find out when we will be issuing revised specifications for occupational health; and for an update on the assistive technologies and associated services framework.


Contact: NPSPeopleServicesutilities@gov.wales

Professional Services

Read the category news round-up for details on the VAT and financial services consultancy framework and to find out about the upcoming invitation to tender for property consultancy.

Contact: NPSProfessionalservices@gov.wales

Stakeholder highlights

Our stakeholder engagement manager has been out and about attending a number of meetings with our customers. Read on to find out more.

 
 
 

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This newsletter aims to bring together news from the NPS, the Value Wales division within the Welsh Government and any other important procurement updates.

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