All of LUPC’s agreements are developed, tendered and managed with input from our Members – we really couldn’t do our work without them.

LUPC’s Commodity Groups bring together Members from procurement and technical professions with a special interest or expertise in a particular category of goods or services.

LUPC Commodity Groups identify Member need, compile specifications and submit sourcing strategies to our Executive Committee for approval.  Often this will involve drafting tender documentation and evaluating tender submissions from suppliers.  Usually chaired by a Member representative, each Group is supported by one of LUPC’s Senior Contracts Managers.

Commodity Groups are also key to managing relationships with suppliers on behalf of the Consortium, and reviewing supplier performance throughout the life of an agreement. To find out more about joining a Commodity Group, contact enquiries@lupc.ac.uk

Read a Member testimonial on involvement in LUPC's tender working groups

National Groups

Some categories are managed nationally or inter-regionally in collaboration with other purchasing consortia.  These may be supported by National Working Parties or Commodity Groups in our partner consortia.

National Groups

• National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA)
• National Gases Committee (IUPC)
• National Postal Distribution + Supplies Working Party (NPD&SWP)
• National Printer Group (NEPA)
• National Working Party for Computer and Stationery Supplies (NWPCSS)
• University Apple Computer Group (UACG)
• Eduserv CHEST Software Agreements