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Buying Solutions has been tasked by Government to deliver at least £1billion worth of savings to customers year-on-year from 2010/11.
Greater customer focus lies at the heart of our plans and a category management approach to procurement provides a better level of support and expertise across the following areas:
- ICT (including IT Hardware, IT Software and Networks)
- Hardware, software, associated products, infrastructure, maintenance and management; an extensive range of telecoms products and services including Mobile Solutions and Specialist Solutions; MTS, a Managed Telecommunication Service and GSi, the Government Secure Intranet.
- Utilities
- A range of energy procurement services covering gas, electricity, liquid fuels, management and conservation services. Our flexible procurement model has delivered prices that are consistently below market average in this complex, fast moving marketplace.
- Property & Office Solutions
- Property and facilities management services, catering equipment, office supplies, print and recycled paper, furniture and furnishing, health and hygiene, hardware and buildings and postal services.
- Professional Services
- Environmental, legal and organisational consultancy; specialised services to support business functions; resourcing services including specialist contractors and interim managers.
- Payment Solutions
- The Government Procurement Card (GPC); a selection of fuel procurement cards including MonitorCard and the Government Merchant Acquiring framework agreement.
- Travel
- Provides substantial savings on business travel and related services, including hotel accommodation, air and rail travel vehicle hire and conference services.
- eCommerce
- Offers a set of web-based tools for buying on the internet, encompassing eSourcing, eAuctions and Zanzibar which includes an electronic marketplace and purchase-to-pay solution.
