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05.06.2023

Vital firm for Scotland’s public sector procures itself a new boss

A MAJOR player in Scotland’s thriving procurement sector has appointed renowned expert Lesley Anderson as its permanent head.

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01.06.2023

Consultants named for £30m public sector consultancy services framework

Winning consultancies have been named for a Britain-wide £30m framework to help support new build, refurbishment and retrofit of public sector buildings and homes.

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20.04.2023

Call off service for public sector buyers expanded following consultation

Not-for-profit framework provider, Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced the expansion of its free-of-charge call off service in response to feedback received from public sector organisations. The service has proven to be a valuable resource with £5 million worth of projects already procured under the service.

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04.04.2023

Seven senior public sector figures given seat at framework provider’s top table

Seven senior figures hailing from housing associations across England, Scotland and Wales have been appointed onto our LHC Board and signals a move from a Joint Committee structure to a company limited by guarantee (CLG) and our own legal entity.

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22.02.2023

Fire safety experts urged to register interest for new framework

Fire safety experts are encouraged to register their interest in our new framework which covers new or replacement passive and active fire protection measures for existing and new domestic and non-domestic buildings, as well as consultancy and cladding.

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13.02.2023

New refurbishment and retrofit framework urges interest from would-be suppliers

Specialist contractors are being sought to register their interest in helping to shape a multi-million-pound framework launching later this year to deliver refurbishment and associated retrofit works for the public sector. This will include non-residential projects as well as associated retrofit works as part of wider refurbishment.

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31.01.2023

£290K rebate presented to 28 Scottish public sector organisations

Not-for-profit framework provider, Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has distributed rebate cheques totalling £290,188.55 to 28 of its public sector partner organisations comprising local authorities, housing associations, and co-operatives.

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31.01.2023

£135 million building maintenance and compliance framework open for applicants

Launching this week (30 January), consultancies and contractors have until 16 March to apply to be part of a £135m Asset Safety and Compliance (ASC1) Framework. Designed to help the public sector meet building life safety and maintenance government guidelines and legal responsibilities, providing a full suite of asset safety and compliance services.

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26.01.2023

Five frameworks to support public sector with mission zero and buildings compliance

Five frameworks to support public sector organisations on the journey to carbon net zero and in complying with government guidelines around building life safety and compliance. SPA encourages early engagement from public sector organisations as well as contractors, consultants and suppliers by registering their interest now.

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11.01.2023

SPA Announced as Main Sponsor for SFHA Development Conference

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is delighted to announce it will be the main sponsor for the upcoming Scottish Federation of Housing Associations Development Conference taking place on Wednesday 15th March 2023 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow.

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