Monthly Archives: June 2019

CIPFA C.Co Ltd, a supplier on our Consultancy Services framework (664), share top tips for Local Authorities on becoming ‘commercial’. In a period where Local Authorities are facing unprecedented challenges, and are more cash-strapped than ever, it has never been more important for ...

The latest news from our Food and Catering procurement team including updates on our frameworks and the latest from our suppliers.   Eco-friendly food preparation - Reducing plastic is now high on many schools' agenda and we discuss how you can start with your ...

Bigger, better & more inclusive – the Cycle to Work scheme guidance has been refreshed with immediate effect making the scheme limit flexible for employers.  Traditionally the scheme has always capped the maximum package value at £1,000, but thanks to the Cycle 2 Work Alliance this has ...

Hopwells, a supplier on our Grocery, Frozen and Fresh Food framework (83), discuss how schools can cater for children’s changing diets. School dinners make up a significant portion of many children’s diets. For infants, where there are universal free school meals, take-up could be as ...

4C Strategies, a supplier on our Consultancy Services framework (664), discuss the future of chatbots in the public sector.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology of now. AI is a hot topic as it presents new opportunities for huge forward leaps in technological advancement. AI ...

BCS, a supplier on our Catering Consumables framework (45), discuss the true meaning of being ‘Eco’.  This isn't what you think, bear with me. As a supplier of disposables we're often asked to assist in helping our customers to go 'Eco'.  The objectives we get back could ...

Get your class crafting for Father's Day with this simple, fun craft idea. The world of shirt designs is their oyster; use pom poms, buttons, ribbons or pens to make the perfect personalised card or gift for Father's day. Products we used:  ...