News / Press Releases

Public Sector Policy

• Digital TV Causes Confusion and Costs For Housing Authorities and Local Councils (15/08/08)
• Government urged to spend funds with government or non-profits (05/06/08)
• Public sector research stresses the urgent need to communicate with staff and improve the perception of local residents (04/04/08)
• Public Sector and construction industry sign Fair Payment Charter (10/12/07)
• Internal communication helps drive Government initiative to claim more court convictions (29/11/07)
• Hard working council employees insulted by £400,000 “gift”, training would be more appropriate (29/10/07)
• Hundreds of Government Workers Line Up For Free Gifts At OCG Buyers Conference (22/06/07)
• The Mental Capacity Act (31/01/07)

Public Sector Incentives

• USB Flash Memory Sticks (04/11/08)
• Essential Supplies for Public Sector Organisations – and Helping the Environment (21/07/08)
• AimBrand Marketing Ltd Helps Public Sector Clients Communicate Their Message More Effectively (17/07/08)
• Make Sure Your Next Event Is a Memorable One with Novelties Direct (12/03/08)
• 5,000,000 Logo Bugs is a good start (29/11/07)
• £4 million in government grants and credits available for under chassis washing equipment (6/11/07)
• Inappropriate Incentives Can Damage Reputation And Relationship With The Public (15/06/07)
• Trends in Public Sector Incentives (24/05/07)

Environmental Issues

• Legionella bacteria found at Police Stations, Hospitals, Councils and Leisure centres in last quarter (19/10/08)
• Barriers Direct Gears up on line for Local Authorities with Trade Prices Bulk Discounts and Free Delivery (10/09/08)
• Free “After the Flood Checklist” for home owners – Councils can distribute for free. (10/09/08)
• Pure, Inexpensive and Environmentally Friendly Drinking Water (10/09/08)
• Keeping Water and Air Systems Safe (03/09/08)
• Drayton Tanks - Helping Keep Britain’s Water Fresh (27/08/08)
• Public Sector Waste Management - Cost Recovery on Disposal and Fully Audited Waste Documentation – Learn How To Save Up To £50,000 a Year on disposal costs. (20/08/08)
• New System Helps the Public Sector with its Management of Legionella Risk (07/08/08)
• Asbestos Risk – What You Need to Know (07/08/08)
• Inspirational Business Centre Helps Public Sector Groups Protect the Environment (07/08/08)
• Legionella Management Audits – Do You Comply? (06/08/08)
• Qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowances – Alpin Air Conditioning (07/07/08)
• The Public Sector Can Now Lead the Way in Tackling Carbon Dioxide Emissions (07/07/08)
• The Leader in Water-Related Maintenance and Refurbishment - COVAC (07/07/08)
• Innovative Promotional Item Saves Electricity and Helps to Meet 10% Carbon Reduction Target (27/05/08)
• Legionella Control Services – Protecting the Public Sector (06/05/08)
• Tonik launches GREENINK a RECYCLING initiative for ink and toner cartridges (22/04/08)
• Efficient and Cost Effective Solutions for Public Sector Drinking Water – Water Coolers Direct (04/04/08)
• Sustainable Procurement Drive Underlines the Key Responsibilities of Public Sector Managers (04/04/08)
• Eco-Button Shows the Public Sector the Way Forward in Environmentally-Friendly Working (19/03/08)
• Public Sector Movement Towards Tap Water Underlines the Critical Need For Clean Supplies (19/03/08)
• Surge in Legionnaire’s Cases Puts the Spotlight on Public Sector Managers (05/03/08)
• Communication costs reduced by up to 70% with e-mail and SMS (16/01/08)
• 50,000 hours of lighting and then disposed of in a regular bin, new lighting technology available today (10/12/07)
• Sevenoaks District Council to sign Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change on Monday October 8th (05/10/07)
• Free “After The Flood” checklist for building and home owners (26/07/07)
• Poor Legionella bacteria control puts councils and their employee’s at risk of fines or imprisonment (13/06/07)
• Asbestos in Schools (TBA)
• Tackling the threat of invasive non-native species (28/02/07)
• Environmental Testing (23/01/07)
• Asbestos Control (19/09/07)
• Clean Up of Invasive Plants is Costing Millions (TBA)
• Increased Water Safety Through Lining Water Tanks and Pipes (TBA)

Disability Discrimination Act

• Buyers Guide creates "one stop shop" to meet Disability Discrimination Act legislation (03/10/07)
• Ramp Hire / Disabled Access (17/05/07)
• DDA Spending in Schools (08/03/07)
• The Disability Discrimination Act (20/02/07)

Facilities Management

• Public Sector Waste Management - Cost Recovery on Disposal and Fully Audited Waste Documentation - Learn How To Save Up To £50,000 a Year on disposal costs. (10/09/08)
• Modular Buildings and Portable Accommodation - Ashby & Croft (05/09/08)
• Design, Installation and Maintenance of School and Leisure Centre Sports Facilities (03/09/08)
• 50% on waste bills for Schools, Colleges and Universities even if council picks it up (14/05/08)
• Over £10,000,000 in unclaimed savings by schools and universities – claim yours now (09/04/08)
• Over £15,000,000 in unclaimed savings by UK hospitals – claim yours now (19/03/08)
• Compensation claim reminds managers of the crucial need for appropriate furniture and facilities (18/02/08)
• Facilities Managers Face Personal Prosecution for Non-Compliant Operations (07/02/08)
• Buy direct from UK manufacturer bespoke litter and recycling bins and save significant money (18/12/07)
• Monitor Security and Cleaning staff in real-time and save thousands of pounds a month (05/12/07)
• Hinged lampposts are being inspected after accident that injured a 13 year old (15/08/07)
• Loft Conversions in Public Sector Buildings Require Highest Standards (12/06/07)
• Public Sector Upgrades Leisure Facilities Across Country to Compete Against Private Sector (12/06/07)
• New Kitchen Equipment and Furniture (13/03/07)
• Graffiti Removal (07/02/07)

IT in the Public Sector

• Public Sector Web Security and Employee Productivity Improved by Web Filtering Application (23/09/08)
• Data Security a Top Priority for the Public Sector (27/05/08)
• £6,590,000 For Members of Parliament Websites (03/04/08)
• Digital pens save public sector £1.2 million in a single installation (01/11/07)
• £13 million in mobile technology grants and investments are making central and local government more efficient(18/09/07)
• IT Spending in Schools (08/03/07)
• Data Protection (09/02/07)

Health

• Cost of obesity to local health services revealed (11/11//08)
• Councils Meet Air Quality Objectives With the Help of KleenAir Systems (21/07/08)
• Better Knowledge of Medical Terminology Leads to Greater Efficiency and Effectiveness in Patient Care (15/05/08)
• MagMed’s Infrared Heat Therapy Helps Public Sector Workers Back to Health (06/05/08)
• Schools FEAST on training for cooks (07/02/08)
• Over £15,000,000 in unclaimed savings by UK hospitals – claim yours now (05/12/07)
• Scotland smoking ban cuts heart attacks by 17% and has other health benefits (18/09/07)
• Colchester council spends nearly over £500,000 on cleaning up smoking (18/09/07)
• Tag rugby excites students and meets government targets (11/09/07)
• Smoking Ban Signage (1/07/07)

Health & Safety

• Demolition and Decontamination - Without Compromising Health and Safety (16/07/08)
• Saving Lives and Protecting Public Sector Buildings, Whilst Allowing Freedom of Access (07/07/08)
• HSE - Shattered lives - Slips, trips and falls from height campaign 2008 (04/02/08)
• Borough of Newham fined £125,000 in death of child (11/10/07)
• Fire Training Needed in Schools (04/04/07)
• Fire Safety Equipment Spending in Schools (09/03/07)

Consumables

• Fast, Reliable Delivery Of USB Products For Public Sector Organisations (07/08/08)
• 30% savings on presentation folders and other marketing materials (16/07/08)
• Leading Office Products Supplier Makes Customer Service Its Top Priority (16/07/08)
• Industrial Fabrics, Adhesive Tapes and Packaging – Shand Higson (16/07/08)
• Furnishing Public Sector Offices On Time and On Budget – Hudson’s Office Furniture (16/07/08)
• Great Service on Credit and a Generous Rewards Programme for Public Sector Buyers – Index Office Supplies (07/07/08)
• Next Day Delivery and No Minimum Order Size – Dominion Business Supplies (27/05/08)
• Protect and promote USB flash memory presentations with new offering (25/05/08)
• Inspirational and Environmentally Friendly Gifts, Sourcing and Corporate Ideas – From SB Source (04/04/08)
• Communicate Your Message Effectively – Consilium Group Promotional Products (03/04/08)
• Great offers on promotional pens and corporate gifts from world famous brand Newell Rubbermaid (19/03/08)
• Low cost pens make great promotional items (26/11/07)
• Label supplier has not been undersold on price for 2 years (08/11/07)
• Unique and cost effective holiday party packs (23/10/07)
• 4,000th client for the Green Stationery Company (11/10/07)
• High quality Paper Mate promotional pens direct from the manufacturer (05/10/07)
• Stationery and Packaging Materials (19/06/07)

Specialised Services

• Public Sector Audio and Video Systems Installation (23/09/08)
• The UK's largest independent education supplier secures crucial 'Building Schools for the Future' contracts (10/09/08)
• Push to Make Housing Associations More Aware of the Switch to Digital (03/09/08)
• Meeting the Challenges of Voice-Recording for the Public Sector (03/09/08)
• Efficient Property Clearance and Waste Removal for the Public Sector (22/08/08)
• UK Local Councils Use Innovative Control Systems to Manage Traffic Flows (07/08/08)
• Efficient and Effective Multimedia Production for the Public Sector – E-Mart CD & DVD Multimedia (06/08/08)
• Helping the Public Sector to Communicate With Its Audience (04/08/08)
• Helping the Leisure Sector to Connect with its Audience (07/07/08)
• Energy Certificates the Law (07/07/08)
• Designing, Manufacturing and Installing Performance Facilities – ASG Stage Products (07/07/08)
• Why Use an Ordinary Venue? St. James’ Park – One of the Largest Conference & Banqueting Facilities in the North East. Special Offer for March & April. (12/03/08)
• Child Safety in Public Areas Improved Through the Use of Technology (05/03/08)
• Britain’s Most Attractive Neighbourhoods Highlighted in National Competition (05/03/08)
• The Scottish Highlands for year round team building, skiing anyone? (05/02/08)
• FREE Ministry of Defence sponsored event on the latest disposal issues for surplus computers, IT equipment, hazardous waste, furniture and other saleable items (07/01/08)
• Save 15% of Mailing Costs and Reduce Waste (18/07/07)
• Localization and Translation For Public Sector Documents and Websites Booms (05/07/07)
• Audio Books Become a Part of the Digital Revolution in the Public Sector (27/04/07)

Security

• BQT Solutions targets Local Government with SMAX (05/03/08)
• Megapixel IP Cameras can save the failing £200 million government CCTV investment (06/11/07)
• Mailroom Security (20/02/07)

Employment in the Public Sector

• Blended Learning For Public Sector Managers Offers Definable Returns on Investment (11/09/07)
• 10 Ways to Reduce Stress Related Problems in the Public Sector (10/09/07)
• Workplace Stress Costing Public Sector Hundreds of Millions a Year In Absenteeism (27/07/07)
• 5 Ways Public Sector HR Managers Make the Most of Offsite Team Meetings (11/07/07)
• Psychometric Testing Becomes a Critical Tool To UK Public Sector (18/04/07)