Below is a list of all organisations who supported N3PD 2008. For information on how to become a supporter in 2009 email n3pd@bipsolutions.com
Central
Buying Consortium
Central Buying Consortium is the largest local authority purchasing consortium
in the UK. The members of the CBC are the procurement departments of 17 local
authorities, predominantly in the east and south east of England. The organisation
exists to maximise the value to its members of the products which they purchase.
This is achieved by working collaboratively with each other and with suppliers
to enter into arrangements for more products and services to consolidate the
requirements purchased by the member authorities.
Website: www.cbconline.org.uk
Chartered
Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) is the leading international
body representing purchasing and supply management professionals. It is the
worldwide centre of excellence on purchasing and supply management issues.
CIPS has over 44,000 members in 134 different countries, including senior
business people, high-ranking civil servants and leading academics. The activities
of purchasing and supply management professionals can have a major impact
on the profitability and efficiency of all types of organisation.
Website: www.cips.org
Department
of Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was established in June 2001 to promote
opportunity and independence for all, help individuals achieve their potential
through employment and work to end poverty in all its forms. The commercial function's
aim is to deliver best value for money for the Department and ultimately the
public sector. DWP is the largest-spending civil department with £4.3 billion
per annum procurement expenditure or 29% of the total civil procurement.
Website: www.dwp.gov.uk/
Driver
and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an executive agency of the Department
for Transport. The Agency is accountable to the Secretary of State and Ministers
and, through them, to Parliament and the public, for efficient and effective
management of the Agency and its responsibilities. Its primary aims are to
facilitate road safety and general law enforcement by maintaining registers
of drivers and vehicles, and to collect vehicle excise duty.
Website: www.dvla.gov.uk
FSB
The FSB is the largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the
interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms in
the UK. Formed in 1974, it now has over 210,000 members across 33 regions and
230 branches. On the member benefits side, it offers assistance and support 24
hours a day, while its lobbying arm applies pressure to the Westminster Government
and MPs as well as the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland, through our offices in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast. In addition the
organisation also has access to the European Union, through its office in Brussels.
The FSB has a vision that recognises, values and adequately rewards the endeavours
of those who are self employed and small business owners within the UK.
Website: www.fsb.org.uk/
Health
Care Supply Association
Health Care Supply Association is dedicated to promoting the role and importance
of supplies staff in cost-efficient supply chain management. The Association
has a formal constitution and works through a Council made up of representatives
from each of its branches. It promotes the work of procurement and logistics
staff working in health care at all levels. It also arranges training events
and seminars, organises and sponsors educational and travel awards, and hosts
and promotes a high-profile Annual Conference.
Website: www.healthcaresupply.org.uk
London
Contracts & Supplies Group
In 1976 the Greater London Council (GLC), Inner London Education Authority
(ILEA) and London Boroughs identified the need for a greater degree of coordination
and joint action in purchasing and supply matters in Greater London. Recognition
of the collective expertise and resources of the London Boroughs, the GLC
and the ILEA, and the desirability of increased participation in the development
of policy led to the creation of London Contracts and Supplies Group (LCSG).
Collectively the use of joint contracts has already realised savings in the
region of £2.25 million per annum across the participating Boroughs.
Website: www.lcsg.org
Scotland
Excel
The largest non-profit making purchasing agency in Scotland, serving the buying
needs of the public sector, charities and voluntary organisations. Collaborative
purchasing brings benefits to all customers and the abc approach to purchasing
is acknowledged to be one of the most cost effective models in supply chain management.
Customers gain from low contracted pricing across a broad product range and suppliers
are able to expand their sales in the public sector.
Website: www.abc-scotland.org.uk
Society
of Procurement Officers in Local Government
Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO) engages in a range
of activities to promote its strategic purchasing, contracting and supplies
functions. Representing over 2500 members, SOPO provides area networks and
forums and produces guidance on best practice. Its aim is to advise local
authorities throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on all
purchasing and supplies matters of national or general interest, and represent
its members on other bodies to promote the Society and its aims.
Website: www.sopo.org
Supply2.gov.uk
Supply2.gov.uk is a dynamic new government-backed service designed specifically
to give companies easy access to lower-value contract opportunities (typically
worth under £100,000) offered by the public sector. The portal brings
buyers and suppliers together for the first time and aims to be the first
portal of call for lower-value business opportunities.
Website: www.supply2.gov.uk
