Procurement News from the National Procurement Service and Value Wales

05 October 2018 • Issue 008

 
 

News

Written Statement Procurement Action Plan

Last month, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance concluded the Review of the National Procurement Service and Value Wales. Read more on next steps here.

Mark Drakeford AM
Business Wales Brexit Portal

Brexit update

The UK Government has published a series of technical notices to provide procurement guidance in relation to Brexit.

Business Wales has also launched a 'Brexit Portal', designed to help businesses prepare for change. Read more here

Procurex Wales logo

Procurex Wales 2018

Make sure you register for the must-attend procurement event of the year. Training areas have now been announced, including a designated Brexit zone. For more information, visit our website.

ESPD update

Work is underway to address feedback received on the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). Find out more on next steps on our website.

IT training

New eLearning modules for policy

Three new eLearning modules on joint bidding; the code of practice; and community benefits; are now available. Find out more here.

Notice of award - supply and distribution of alcoholic beverages

The supply and distribution of alcoholic and associated beverages framework is now live. For more information, visit our website.

eProcurement tools update

For an update on eProcurement tools and eProcurement tools GDPR, please visit our website.

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 for information on the extension of the furniture solutions; and electrical, heating and plumbing materials frameworks.


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

cONSTRUCTION
ICT

Digital, Data and ICT

 

Read the category news round-up for an update on Welsh language compliant software applications; agile digital and ICT resources agreement (ADIRA); ICT frameworks GDPR; information assurance services; and the multi-functional devices and associated services framework.


Contact: NPSICTCategoryTeam@gov.wales

Fleet and Transport

Read the category news round-up for more information on our vehicle purchase, lease and disposal; fuel cards; driver licence checking; and liquid fuels frameworks.

Contact: NPSFleet@gov.wales

Food and Drink

 

Read the category news round-up for an update on our frameworks; our next category focus group (CFG); catering disposables; sandwich fillings; prepared sandwiches and frozen plated meals; Brexit; food supply chain safety monitoring; and the new team structure.


Contact: NPSFood@gov.wales

Food
people

People Services

 

Read the category news round-up for more information on the outcome of our employee benefits category focus group (CFG); and the extension of the business travel and accommodation framework. 


Contact: NPSPeopleServicesutilities@gov.wales

Professional Services

Read the category news round-up for information on the re-tender of the legal services by solicitors framework; and the opportunity to get involved in our property consultancy framework.

Contact: NPSProfessionalservices@gov.wales

 
 
 

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