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Find out more about Fitness Equipment (Supply, Delivery, Installation & Maintenance) (345)
What does this framework cover?
This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to market for the purchase of fitness equipment including supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of cardiovascular (CV), strength, & functional equipment as well as associated ...
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Find out more about Washroom Services (239)
What does this framework cover?This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and effective route for a variety of washroom services, such as the collection and disposal of sanitary waste, the provision of hand dryers on a rental basis and the supply of associated washroom related equipment. ...
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The Procurement Act 2023: Information for SMEs
The new regime aims to make it easier for small businesses to win public sector contracts. The Procurement Act 2023 requires contracting authorities to have regard to barriers facing SMEs and consider what can be done to overcome them, as well as including mechanisms intended to help SMEs do business with the public sector. ...
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The Procurement Act 2023: Support and training
In preparation for the new regulations which launched on 24 February 2025, knowledge drops and e-learning modules have been released to support procurement practitioners in implementing the new regime. ...
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Find out more about Library Stock (376F)
What does this framework cover?
This framework is designed primarily for use by Local Authority or School Library Services with a requirement for the supply of ‘shelf ready’ library stock serviced to individual specifications. It offers the supply of adult and children’s library ...
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Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions
A grant has been introduced for state-funded schools and education institutions to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoint sockets at their site(s). Installations usually cost around £1,500 to £2,500, depending on ...
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Supplier Feature: Could a digital bridge help you to extend the life of your analogue equipment?
What is a digital switchover ?The digital switchover has already begun, and is scheduled to be completed by December 2025. This means the old analogue telephone network will be turned off and upgraded to services using digital technology to provide a more reliable and dependable service throughout ...
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A beginner's guide to education procurement
Sourcing high quality goods and services in the education sector is becoming increasingly difficult; countless regulations, fragmented processes and tighter budgets are just a few issues encountered by institutions across the UK. ESPO's procurement solutions have been designed with this in mind ...
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Find out more about Library Hardware Solutions (350)
This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to procure library RFID solutions and self service technology. This also includes integration, training and associated support services. ...
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