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22.09.2023 by Dean Fazackerley

LHC forges ahead with Net Zero

Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at public sector framework provider LHC Procurement Group (LHC), sets out LHC’s net zero position in light of recent policy changes.

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21.09.2023 by Justin Costello

National frameworks provide solutions to address the RAAC crisis!

Jennifer Castle, Chief Operating Officer at LHC Procurement Group (LHC), discusses how LHC is ready to support the public sector.

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05.09.2023 by Poppy Stockport & Green Accord

SWPA Collaboration with Accreditation Scheme: Introducing Green Accord

The Green Accord is a proven accreditation that drives sustainability and addresses the expanding environmental responsibilities facing businesses.

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13.07.2023 by Mary Bennell, Director

Measuring social value on construction and maintenance projects

At our most recent conference we asked 99 colleagues, clients, and consultants a set of questions, and the answers they came up with were useful and enlightening. This was a great opportunity to get an informative insight into what others wanted to share on the subject. Take a look at the questions we asked and what feedback we garnered, from this invaluable experience…

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07.07.2023 by Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement

Rolling on the Road to Net Zero

Dean Fazackerley responds to the government’s Net Zero Review, which was published in early 2022, by giving his insight how procurement can provide the right environment to guarantee high-quality suppliers are made available to the public sector to meet net zero targets.

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01.06.2023 by Mary Bennell

Signing order for the first tranche of homes for the ‘Cluster Project

The ‘Cluster’ - An innovative partnership to deliver 996 modular homes across Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire was set up last year between Magna Housing, Wiltshire Council and Rollalong a Dorset based manufacturer.

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02.05.2023 by Farah Malik

Recruiting for a Regional Marketing & Communications Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Marketing and Communications Officer for the South West region and for them to be part of a great team.

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27.04.2023 by Farah Malik

Damp and mould and decarbonising homes

When moisture laden air comes into contact with a cold surface, condensation occurs. When there is condensation on a cold surface for an extended period, it results in mould. In most cases, this happens in kitchens or bathrooms and on external walls in other parts of a home if there are little or no insulation, i.e. cold surfaces.

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20.03.2023 by Farah Malik

Recruiting for a Regional Procurement Manager covering the South West Region

Sadly, Phillip Blackmore, our Regional Procurement Manager, will be leaving SWPA. Phil has been a great colleague of the SWPA team for over two years and will be greatly missed! We are now recruiting for his position.

The South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) is seeking to appoint a Regional Procurement Manager covering the South West Region. 

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17.03.2023 by Phillip Blackmore

Successful Tendering – Procurement Essentials

Have you bid for a public sector contract or framework previously? Were you successful, and how was the overall experience? 

Public Sector procurement has a stigma of being complex and a considerable investment of time and resources needed for the bidder. There are several perceived barriers to public sector tendering, but how can you overcome these and ultimately improve your tender experience?

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