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Come and meet the BlueLight Commercial team today at the Procurement Act Live 2025 event at the NEC, stand 26, including Claire Chambers, Debbie Shore FCIPS Chartered Professional, Dr Ellie Wilkinson MCIPS, Hayley Cairns, Charlotte Daynes MCIPS Chartered and Ruth Hinks. They'll be talking all about the Procurement Act, which went live earlier this week, and the new BlueLight Commercial Academy, launched today! #procurement #public sector procurement

Today, BlueLight Commercial is delighted to announce the launch of the BlueLight Commercial Academy. The BlueLight Commercial Academy combines our hands-on public sector procurement expertise with training capabilities to offer the CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualifications as a CIPS Accredited Study Centre. The Academy provides high quality training with a focus on public sector procurement and regulations, delivered through interactive online classes and supported by a resource rich virtual learning environment. Whether new to procurement and supply or looking to develop existing skills, our professional qualifications will help equip students for a successful career in public sector procurement. In addition, as a not-for-profit, we reinvest back into the blue light sector for the benefit of front-line services. https://lnkd.in/eGn6Fub7 #CIPS

With the Procurement Act going live this week, with the biggest set of regulatory changes in a generation, we are delighted to be attending the Procurement Act Live 2025 at the NEC on Thursday. Come and meet the BlueLight Commercial team on stand 26, including Claire Chambers, Debbie Shore FCIPS Chartered Professional, Ellie Wilkinson MCIPS, Hayley Cairns, Charlotte Daynes MCIPS Chartered and Ruth Hinks.   The Procurement Act Live 2025 is perfectly timed to find out from the team what’s changing and how to ensure you are fully prepared to maximise the benefits of the new legislation. The Bluelight Commercial team are looking forward to meeting you there. https://lnkd.in/e892XNY5 #public sector procurement #procurement act live

Yesterday, a major public sector reform milestone was reached as the Procurement Act 2023 came into force. The new regime applies to all public sector organisations and will speed up and simplify procurement processes, making it easier for suppliers to bid for contracts and make buying decisions more transparent for the public. The new Act gives a range of benefits to both the public sector and suppliers, helping drive innovation, deliver better outcomes and embed transparency right through the commercial lifecycle, so everyone can access procurement data and see how public money is spent. It also includes a new Central Digital Platform for all contracting authorities and suppliers. BlueLight Commercial is the Single Point of Contact for Policing and Fire, and on our website, suppliers and blue light organisations, can find more information about the Act, previous webinar recordings and signposting to useful Government resources such as a Suppliers Guide, Knowledge Drop Videos and more. #cabinet office #public sector procurement https://lnkd.in/eiX6ETjP

Start your week off the right way by gaining your CPD point by listening to the latest episode of For Every Response. Gavin W. (Kent Fire and Rescue Service), Ellie Wilkinson MCIPS (BlueLight Commercial), and Brett Egan-Briers highlight the changes and requirements that apply to all public procurement activities. 'Episode 6 - The Public Procurement Act 2023 and what it means for the blue lights' Spotify >> https://hubs.la/Q034_dYY0 Apple >> https://hubs.la/Q034_jkT0 Amazon >> https://hubs.la/Q034_fSQ0 YouTube >> https://hubs.la/Q034_grb0 This series is sponsored by MSA - The Safety Company In partnership with CPDme - CPD Portfolio Builder for Professionals Brought to you by Emergency Services Times #ForEveryResponse #CPD #EmergencyServices #Podcast

For all suppliers to blue light services, this is a great set of guides and videos to help you get ready for the Procurement Act: Central Digital Platform.

With implementation of the Procurement Act fast approaching all blue light suppliers are encouraged to register for the upcoming Cabinet Office webinar on Thursday at 10.30-11.30am. This will focus on the key changes, how the central digital platform will work (including a live demo) and have a Q&A session. Click on the link to view the full information and register. #procurementact

We have a fantastic opportunity for a fully remote procurement tutor. #CIPS #procurement tutor

BlueLight Commercial has released its national framework opportunity for the Provision of Insignia, Gloves and Ancillary Uniform Products. The framework will be available for police services in United Kingdom for the supply and delivery of the following lots: Lot 1 – Operational Gloves Lot 2 – Ties and Cravats Lot 3 – Metal Insignia Lot 4 – Fabric insignia Lot 5 – Encapsulated Badges Lot 6 – Tabards Lot 7 – Torches The closing date for submissions is 12pm on 14 February 2025.

Season's greetings from everyone here at BlueLight Commercial! We look forward to continuing to work in collaboration with blue light services in 2025.