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Fusion21 invites bids for £800 million Workplace and Facilities Management Framework

Fusion21 has recently announced the renewal of its national Workplace and Facilities Management Framework, worth up to £800 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional, or national coverage.

The procurement experts are looking for suppliers that can manage the operation of non-domestic buildings – from single sites

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Believ partners with the Church of England Parish Buying Service to help deliver EV infrastructure to local communities

Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has won a place on a framework agreement with the Church of England (CoE) and Church in Wales (CiW) Parish Buying Service to make its publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solution available to the 18,000 properties under the Parish Buying Service’s jurisdiction.

The Framework is designed to

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Empowering SMEs: How Local Authorities Can Foster Growth and Innovation

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the bedrock of the UK economy, comprising 99.9% of all businesses and employing millions of people across the nation. With over 5.6 million SMEs, these companies are key drivers of innovation, job creation, and local economic growth.

However, many face challenges that threaten their survival in a competitive

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JAGGAER strengthens UK public sector leadership with Mark Roberts’ appointment

Roberts’ decades of experience will boost JAGGAER’s UK Public Sector strategy in Central and Local Government

Mark Roberts

JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement technology and supplier collaboration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Roberts as its UK Public Sector Director. The appointment confirms JAGGAER’s long-term commitment to serving the UK

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Evolt Charging’s Dynamic Load Management system accelerates ultra-rapid EV charging for Osprey at Stratford International charging hub

Osprey Charging is the first UK Charge Point Operator (CPO) to feature innovative Dynamic Load Management (DLM) technology from Evolt Charging, the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging business, at its Stratford International hub, to maximise charging speeds without the need for additional energy capacity.

Originally opened in 2021 with six Raption 50kW chargers

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How digital project management can help ensure compliance with the new Social Housing standards

By Katie Fradley, Product Development Director at Flowlio

Katie Fradley

The first half of 2024 saw major changes to social housing rolled out, starting with the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) new standards in February 2024, and the landmark Social Housing Regulation Act, which came into effect in April 2024.

These changes applied to

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SHIMPAC® – Exhibiting at Highways UK 2024: Showcasing a Range of USP’s

SHIMPAC® is excited to return to Highways UK in 2024, one of the leading events for the UK’s road and infrastructure sector.

Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, the event will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of UK highways –

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Delivering long-lasting change in our towns, cities and regions

Nigel Wilcock

Sustainable economic growth is urgently required to help deliver the funding for government to meet its commitments for national renewal.

However, despite an explicit focus on resetting the relationship between central and local government (and the importance of strong local government), serious questions remain about current approaches to stimulating growth.

The challenges

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Browne Jacobson and CBI roundtable explores how to finance public infrastructure post-PFI

The government has been urged to set out a clear vision for how it intends to build new roads, railways, prisons, schools and hospitals at a roundtable hosted by Browne Jacobson in partnership with the CBI.

Businesses from across a wide range of sectors discussed the various economic factors – including sustainable skills supply,

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Fusion21 announces suppliers appointed to £250 million Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework

Fusion21 is pleased to announce the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Materials Supply and Associated Services Framework worth up to £250 million over four years.

A total of 17 specialist firms have secured a place on the framework designed to supply construction materials to housing providers, and the wider public sector, managing the

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MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROUNDS MANAGEMENT AT SALTEX

SALTEX is excited to announce that members of the GMA’s NextGen group will be joining this year’s exhibition at the NEC Birmingham on 30-31 October 2024, offering fresh perspectives and a passion for the future of grounds management.

GMA NextGen, is a dynamic group of committed young professionals serving as ambassadors for the industry.

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Key CIEH positions on housing enforcement and licensing backed by Renters’ Reform Coalition

Key positions taken by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) on housing enforcement and licensing have been backed in a new report from the Renters’ Reform Coalition.

The coalition, which comprises 21 organisations and includes major housing and homelessness charities as well as CIEH, is an important voice in debates on reform of

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RENTAL ARREARS OWED TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES INCREASE BY 70% SINCE 2019

New research has revealed that the value of rental arrears owed to local authorities has increased by more than 70% in the last five years.Public sector payments specialist, Access PaySuite, part of Access Group, has created the Rental Arrears Index by submitting Freedom of Information requests to local authorities.The analysis shows that local authorities

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Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3

Fusion21 urges housing providers to take action NOW as Wave 3 funding applications open

Procurement experts Fusion21 have called on housing providers to take immediate action as the government opens applications for the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.

Paul Towers

The fund – previously known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

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Browne Jacobson’s social housing team grows with three appointments – including new co-head

Browne Jacobson has made three key appointments to its expanding team of social housing legal experts.

Richard Macphail joins the UK and Ireland law firm as Partner and Co-Head of Social Housing alongside Gabor Taller.

Francesca Smith and Holly Chadwick are Senior Associate additions, taking the number of lawyers with expertise in social housing

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Addressing the core issue

By Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa

The new government brings with it new ideas on driving efficiencies and positive change within the public sector. It is a necessity in light of the state of the public finances.

Barley Laing

As it formulates its next steps in these areas the onus is

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Hundreds of jobs, apprenticeships, and crucial training opportunities created as national procurement experts Fusion21 help organisations smash social value targets

More than 350 jobs were created and a record number of people accessed apprenticeships after national procurement expert Fusion21 helped companies to deliver their social value targets.

New data published today by Fusion21 also reveals more than 2,000 people were able to access crucial training courses.

Sarah Maguire

Based in Knowsley in Merseyside and

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MAJOR EQUIPMENT LTD TO LAUNCH UPGRADED TDR AT SALTEX 2024

Major Equipment Ltd, a leading innovator in professional tractor-powered groundcare mowers, is excited to launch its upgraded TDR Rotary Mower at SALTEX 2024

Designed for the management of parklands, sports pitches and semi-rough golf course grass, this new model delivers enhanced durability, precision and efficiency in maintaining expansive green spaces.

The upgraded TDR stands

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Under Pressure Public Sector Managers Turn to Private Sector Boardroom Expertise

Unremitting financial pressures, ongoing staff reductions and the unforgiving need to deliver new political initiatives against tight budgets are leading local, regional and national government managers across the UK to turn to outsourced private sector business transformation experts for the delivery of organisational change and new services.

David Pinchard

A leading supplier of this

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How innovative tech solutions can help social housing providers meet Labour’s new challenges

By Stephen Repton, CEO and founder of project-management SaaS and training firm, Flowlio, and social-housing PM expert

The recent King’s Speech set out some once-in-a-generation tasks for social housing providers.Sir Kier Starmer wants to create 1.5 million homes in the next few years and local councils will have to play a major role in

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