The Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions Framework gives organisations a single, compliant route to access UK and international courier, storage, distribution and specialist logistics services
The Low Value Purchase System provides public‑sector organisations with a compliant, streamlined way to buy below‑threshold common goods and services, combining regulatory alignment with flexible entry, dynamic filtering and standardised template
This article from Procurement Services looks at how authorities can streamline supply bases, manage procurement activity effectively and maintain clear oversight during periods of organisational change
Rob Turnbull, chair of the AEV Venue Sustainability working group and sustainability manager, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) explains how the updated ISO 20121 standard is helping event organisers embed sustainability into planning and delivery, shifting the focus from minimising environmental impact to managing wider social, economic and governance outcomes
Once viewed primarily as a convenient way to pay for fuel, fuel cards are increasingly becoming a strategic management tool for fleets, particularly as they integrate electric vehicles alongside conventional petrol and diesel models
Kelsey Hargreaves, technical manager at BICSc, explains how competency based cleaning, clear standards and evidence led inspection processes help social housing providers meet rising regulatory expectations and reduce operational risk
The Fire Industry Association and Mates in Mind highlight why mental health must be treated as a core safety issue in the fire sector, where rising pressures, high responsibility and complex working environments place increasing demands on the workforce
The construction of a building is the time when fire protection plans become reality, and in this article, Simon Brand of the Fire Protection Association examines the important requirements to consider in this phase
Paul Collins, technical director at NICEIC, explains why electrical compliance and contractor competence are central to keeping public‑sector buildings safe, resilient and properly maintained
