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The latest news, events and articles, including case studies, editorials, blog posts and featured products.
Find out more about Specialist Vehicles (Outright Purchase)
This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to procure specialist vehicles, including access to pre-approved service providers who have been selected for their ability to provide a comprehensive range of services that combine quality and value. ...
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The Procurement Act 2023: Information for ESPO suppliers
You may be aware that UK public procurement law has changed following the implementation of a new regime governed by The Procurement Act 2023. ...
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Keeping up to date with the Procurement Act
Following the launch of the new Act on 24 February 2025, the Cabinet Office recently hosted two webinars for suppliers and other interested parties focusing on key changes and a live demonstration of the central digital platform. ...
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Why you don't have to digitise everything
As digital working becomes the norm, many organisations are looking at how they phase out their hard-copy records altogether. This may be a proactive destruction programme, or it may involve scanning records, or both. Iron Mountain, a supplier on ESPO's Document Management Solutions framework (390), has recently delivered two such programmes for customers in both the NHS and Local Government with different challenges. ...
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Double win for ESPO at the Feefo Trusted Service Awards 2025
We’re excited to announce that ESPO have won not one, but two prestigious awards at the Feefo Trusted Service Awards this year! ...
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Find out more about Advertising Solutions (3A)
This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to procure advertising solutions, including access to pre-approved service providers who have been selected for their ability to provide a comprehensive range of services that combine quality and value. ...
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Let's Celebrate Chinese New Year!
Celebrate Chinese New Year with your class using our craft resources!
2025 is the Year of the Snake and celebrations will be taking place around the world for up to 15 days starting from 29 January, followed by the Lantern Festival held on 12 February. ...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Sustainability: Your Business' Journey Towards a Greener Future
In this comprehensive blog, we'll explore the 11 key stages that constitute a business' sustainability journey, outlining what each stage involves and the benefits organisations can expect to achieve. Bureau Veritas, a supplier on ESPO's Consultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies framework (500), can help you determine and take the steps that count for your organisation. ...
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Buy with confidence using DfE-approved ESPO frameworks
Did you know that 15 ESPO frameworks have been reviewed and approved by the DfE? Helping schools and trusts buy goods and services compliantly, and get good value in terms of cost, quality, and time. ...
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Make your own Earth mobile with Pritt
Made from 97% natural ingredients, use Pritt's eco-friendly and sustainable Pritt Stick and follow their tutorial and guide to create Earth mobile crafts in celebration of Earth Day with your classes! ...
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