Join us for our upcoming online session on opportunities to supply universities through the UK Universities Procurement Consortia (UKUPC). UKUPC is a partnership between eight UK consortia to support collaborative procurement within Higher and Further Education.
When: Tuesday 7th October, 11:00 – 12:00
As part of our commitment to supporting UK manufacturers, Made in Britain is collaborating with UKUPC for this event to provide companies with the tools and knowledge to explore new commercial opportunities within the Higher Education sector. We will also be joined by a representative from a UKUPC member university to share their purchasing requirements.
In the UK, the combined spend on goods, works and services of Higher Education Institutions is over £10 billion per year, with UKUPC members spending around £2 billion through its framework agreements. This presents a significant opportunity for Made in Britian members across a range of sectors.
This session will provide practical insights into UKUPC members’ needs, the opportunities available for SMEs, and how UK manufacturers can best position themselves to supply universities and Higher Education institutions nationwide.
In this session, UKUPC will present on:
- Introduction to UKUPC and its members
- Purchasing needs and relevant product categories
- The procurement process and how to navigate the system
- The current pipeline and upcoming opportunities
Why Attend?
- Learn how to become a supplier for the purchasing consortia within the UKUPC.
- Gain insight into how to access UKUPC frameworks
- Understand how SMEs can play a vital role in the UK Higher Education sector
More Details
This 60-minute online session is part of Made in Britain’s supply chain support programme. It is designed to provide practical, actionable insights for UK manufacturers interested in working with university procurement consortia in the UK.
The session will be opened by Made in Britain’s CEO, John Pearce, and facilitated by its Advisor, George Middleton.
If there are specific topics or questions you would like the session to address, please email Made in Britain in advance at trade@madeinbritain.org
Who is this session designed for?
This session is open to all UK manufacturers, with a focus on SMEs looking to expand their supply chain opportunities in the UK Higher Education sector.
Please note that this is a special event exclusively for members of Made in Britain, offering unique opportunities for connection and engagement. If your company is not currently a member of Made in Britain, we will reach out to you directly and will be happy to assist you in making an alternative booking.
Speakers
Sarah Dye | Head of Strategic Procurement | NWUPC
Sarah Dye is the Head of Strategic Procurement at NWUPC. Sarah manages the NWUPC Procurement function, leading the category team, and has experience as a procurement lead across a variety of categories, delivering and managing framework agreements in pursuit of value for NWUPC’s diverse membership. Sarah is the Chair of the UKUPC Responsible Procurement Network, a collaboration between the University Purchasing Consortia to embed sustainability and social value in our tenders, category, and supplier management; and has a particular interest in breaking down barriers for MSMEs in public sector tendering and improving supply chain diversity. Sarah is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and undertaking a LLM in public procurement at the University of Nottingham.
Facilitator
George Middleton | Advisor to Made in Britain and Director | MAP UK & International
George Middleton is an international trade and supply chains specialist. He has extensive professional experience in public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in the UK and internationally. He is the Director of MAP UK & International and an Advisor to Made in Britain. Since 2019, George has engaged privately with companies and governments across a range of sectors. Current appointments also include long-term roles with a UK plc and an executive agency of the UK government. George lived and worked overseas between 2011 and 2018, for the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and then Department for International Trade. Before that, he managed Community Relations and Regeneration projects, for the London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority (2008-11) and Tribal Group plc [later Capita] (2005-08).
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