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27.05.2025 by Smart Energy Homes & Poppy Stockport

Smart Energy Homes: Commitment to the Green Transition

Joining SWPA’s newly launched Retrofit & Decarbonisation (N9) Framework is an important step for Smart Energy Homes & Smart Energy Business in their long-term commitment to the green transition.

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20.05.2025 by Smart Energy Homes & Poppy Stockport

Smart Energy Homes: Helping Homes and Businesses Go Greener

At Smart Energy Homes & Smart Energy Business, their mission has always been clear: to help homes and businesses reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprints.

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13.05.2025 by Smart Energy Homes & Poppy Stockport

Smart Energy Homes joins SWPA's Retrofit & Decarbonisation Framework

Smart Energy Homes & Smart Energy Business are proud to announce their Appointment to SWPA’s newly launched Retrofit & Decarbonisation (N9) Framework.

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12.05.2025 by Poppy Stockport

SWPA launches their new Retrofit & Decarbonisation Framework and DPS

The South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) recently launched their brand new and one of a kind Retrofit & Decarbonisation (N9) Framework and Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technology DPS in the South West of England. SWPA’s conference was held at Exeter College’s Future Skills Centre on Tuesday, 11th March 2025 with the event running from 9am through to 3pm.

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02.05.2025 by Farah Malik

New Sprinkler Regulations for Care Homes

To enhance fire safety and protect vulnerable residents, new regulations have been introduced by the UK Government requiring care homes to install sprinkler systems. These changes are set to impact both newly constructed and existing care home facilities. 

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21.02.2025 by Poppy Stockport

Introducing Fire & Evacuation Services on SWPA’s Fire Safety Framework

Fire & Evacuation Services is a private fire service that operates throughout the UK, as well as being internationally renowned. The organisation was formed to assist businesses, event organisers and public sector clients in meeting all-important and relevant fire safety requirements.    

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11.02.2025 by Poppy Stockport & The Urbanists

The Urbanists and SWPA: Consultancy Services

Both SWPA and the Urbanists work with public sector clients to help deliver developments that offer long term value and improve local communities. The Urbanists champion a unique approach to client projects, with underlying principles that inform their overall approach.

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28.01.2025 by Poppy Stockport

Poppy Stockport talks about her role in Marketing at SWPA...

Poppy Stockport, the South West Procurement Alliance's (SWPA) Marketing and Communications Officer talks about joining the South West team, her role and plans for the future.

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28.01.2025 by Poppy Stockport & Charlotte Le Pore

Introducing Ark Fire Protection

The South West Procurement Alliance's Fire Safety Framework features Ark Fire Protection on the Fire Safety Installations workstream, for Passive Fire Protection Installations throughout the entirety of the South West. 

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22.01.2025 by Poppy Stockport & GSAP

An Introduction to the Green Skills Advisory Panel in the South West

Along with delivering procurement solutions and fully compliant frameworks, the South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) place great importance on our Social Value Strategy and our mission to ensure we are improving lives and places through quality procurement solutions. Part of this mission is to dedicate support and collaboration to regional upskilling, green skills and positive environmental changes.

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