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HouseMark Procurement Clubs
16th July, 2010
HouseMark would like to invite PfH Members to participate in a new HouseMark initiative - procurement clubs. The purpose of the clubs is to provide good practice support and advice to staff working on procurement in social housing organisations.
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Public sector spending cuts will decimate staff wellbeing and morale.
12th July, 2010
Public sector spending cuts will not just cripple front line services, but will damage staff well being and morale, new research reveals.
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Buyers show lack of faith in spend data.
12th July, 2010
Just under one-third of purchasers have a high degree of confidence in the data that measures their spending, according to a report.
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M2 Digital prides itself on a 98 percent customer retention.
9th July, 2010
Look Ahead have been a customer of M2 Digital for over three years and have recently renewed their printer fleet and extended their relationship for a further three years. M2 prides itself on a 98% customer retention rate and it's easy to see just why.
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PfH Annual Conference and Exhibition 2010, More for less.
8th July, 2010
PfH is delighted to invite PfH Members to attend the PfH Conference and Exhibition 2010 FREE of charge.
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Do you have the vision to lead PfH?
8th July, 2010
After six years of unprecedented growth, PfH are looking for two new Advisory Committee Members to lead the consortium on to even greater success, and drive the strategy, professionalism and innovation that will create long-term efficiencies.
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PfH awarded with ISO 9001 accreditation.
8th July, 2010
Following an assessment by an independent body, PfH has been awarded ISO 9001 certification. This certification has only been achieved by about 5% of UK businesses and this prestigious award is supported by the Government and recognised worldwide.
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PfH launches Furniture and Associated Products Agreement.
8th July, 2010
Following Member feedback, PfH is delighted to launch the PfH Furniture and Associated Products Agreement offering further savings to all of our Members.
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Only two months to go to achieve the 14 percent B&Q Decorating Voucher discount.
8th July, 2010
Members using the B&Q Decorating Voucher scheme are saving thousands of pounds thanks to the 13.5% discount agreed by B&Q and PfH. Between now and the end of August there is an extra reason to use the voucher scheme.
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The new PfH Furniture Agreement coming soon.
21st June, 2010
Following Member feedback, the new PfH Furniture and Associated Products Agreement will be going live on 1st July 2010 offering further savings across a wider variety of products to all of our Members.
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Four new external validations cement 3663's sustainability credentials.
7th June, 2010
3663 First for Foodservice, the UK’s leading foodservice distributor, has gained four new external sustainability assurances, validating its position as a sustainability leader in the industry.
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Materials for Maintenance and Capital Works Agreement now costs 24 percent less.
7th June, 2010
The new EU compliant PfH Materials Agreement offers extensive supplier choice and even greater savings that you can now demonstrate through Annual Savings Certificates.
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Dementia Knowledge Day, Wednesday 14th July 2010, LOROS Hospice.
7th June, 2010
With the recent focus on the need for Registered Providers to be better educated about caring for people at the end of their life, PfH is delighted to invite Members to a Dementia Knowledge Day hosted by PfH’s sister organisation IHP. The Dementia Knowledge Day will be taking place on Wednesday 14th July 2010, LOROS Hospice, Leicester.
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Sustainable retro-fitting programme in development
21st April, 2010
In response to the Warm Homes, Greener Homes Strategy, PfH is currently working with Fusion21 on a sustainable retro-fit model incorporating the supply and fit of building materials, skills, jobs and resident training.
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The new PfH Materials Agreement coming soon
20th April, 2010
Driven by Member feedback, the new PfH Materials Framework will have an additional four new lots adding aids and adaptations, electrical materials, heating spares and stores management to the building and plumbing materials offered previously.
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(E)fficient procurement
20th April, 2010
Faced with government spending cuts, there is greater pressure on housing providers to deliver more with less. This agenda presents complex challenges for social housing procurement.
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CDP delivers VfM for NewGen Group
20th April, 2010
Using the PfH Print Management Framework Agreement, the NewGen Group have awarded CDP the contract to supply all of their print, Tenant Newsletters, and Rent Statement mailings.
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Procurement for Housing announces eProcurement partnership with ProcServe
7th April, 2010
Custom built eProcurement marketplace will help social housing sector gain visibility and control over spending, enabling more strategic and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
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Grafton Group host green roadshow to help PfH Members achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes
23rd March, 2010
The Group, made up of Plumbase, Buildbase and Jackson Building Centres, are inviting PfH Members to attend the ‘Go Green Roadshows’. The Roadshows will showcase key environmental products and help the social housing sector to understand the changing demands of the construction industry driven by legislation, consumer demand and environmental concerns.
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Social landlords are investing in carbon monoxide detectors
8th February, 2010
Social landlords are responding to the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning by fitting carbon monoxide detectors to supplement their annual gas servicing checks.
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National Handyperson Conference
4th February, 2010
Join us at the National Handyperson Conference and celebrate what has been achieved so far, and debate the next steps in the development of handyperson services nationally.
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PfH re-tender 'one stop shop' Materials Agreement
3rd February, 2010
PfH would like to offer Members the opportunity to play an integral part in the development of its most important Agreement to date.
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PfH dedicated to continual performance improvement
3rd February, 2010
Following feedback from Members, PfH has committed to developing and promoting Product Groups more effectively
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Win an iPod touch by completing the PfH Member questionnaire before Friday 29th January
26th January, 2010
PfH aims to continuously improve as an organisation and is committed to involving and listening to its Members on all aspects of service delivery, to ensure every effort is made to meet high standards.
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etrinsic gets to the heart of housing association's print management needs
26th January, 2010
Solihull-based print management firm, etrinsic is working closely with Midland Heart on its print procurement and production including residents' newsletters and communications, stationery and mailings.
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PfH benefits Barnet Homes
15th December, 2009
Mike Wiffen from Barnet Homes talks to PfH about the benefits they have gained from using the following agreements, Agency Labour , Energy Management, Decorating Vouchers, and Rent and Bill Payment Cards.
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Win a free place at the PfH Conference 2010
14th December, 2009
Over the past five years, PfH has delivered the PfH Annual Conference and Exhibition which has helped to shape and enhance procurement for the social housing sector. This year's event entitled "Collaboration: The Mother of Invention", discussed how real collaboration requires a complete mind shift and that despite being risky and expensive, the sector must collaborate to survive, let alone thrive.
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Tenant participation in practice
14th December, 2009
At the PfH Annual Conference 2009, the TSA explained how only one in two tenants are satisfied with opportunities for involvement, and only one in six tenants thinks their landlord takes a lot of notice of their views.
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PfH revises product groups
14th December, 2009
In January 2010, PfH will be upgrading the procedure of Product Groups for all new agreements. Product Groups will be established in order to invite PfH Members online to participate in the specification of frameworks.
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Solihull Community Housing Group achieves 3 star status with Rok
14th December, 2009
Solihull Community Housing (SCH) signed up to the PfH Creative Design Agreement with Rok, enabling them to improve communications with their tenants and help them meet the requirements of the Audit Commission to achieve 2, and now 3 star status - giving Solihull Community Housing the accolade of first ALMO in the West Midlands to achieve 3 stars.
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Get the most from your SHESP funding with PfH's new Insulation Agreement
14th December, 2009
Since the last E-news, PfH has launched a new Insulation and Associated Works Agreement that is set to provide substantial cost efficiencies and can immediately help those Members with specific SHESP funded requirements.
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Office Depot launches online Self-Registration service exclusive to PfH Members
6th November, 2009
Office Depot is proud to be working in partnership with PfH to bring Members a Self Registration service. This new initiative for Office Depot will allow Members to register for a login name and password to access the Office Depot purchasing website within just 24 hours.
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The essential ingredients for food procurement.
5th November, 2009
PfH has launche two new agreements which are set to deliver major savings for Members.
Since the last e-news, PfH announced the launch of the ambient and chilled food and kitchens agreements. Both agreements were awarded following highly competitive EU compliant tenders and each offer PfH Members a range of unique benefits with savings of up to 25%.
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Waste not, want not.
5th November, 2009
New waste legislation and changes in taxation mean that housing providers without a waste management strategy could face big bills, risk criminal charges or even jail sentences. PfH nominated waste management suppliers have been active in helping the social housing sector to develop effective waste management strategies.
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B&Q want your views on the benefits of the new e-decorating card.
5th November, 2009
B&Q are looking for your views on the development of the new B&Q e-decorating card solution. The e-decorating cards are proposed as an enhanced replacement to the paper decorating voucher scheme. The B&Q e-Decorating Card and voucher schemes work as an effective solution for providing decorating allowances for tenants and are redeemable at all of the 331 B&Q stores nationwide.
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Establishing tenant traction: TAROE Chair, Michael Gelling, talks to PfH ahead of the Annual Conference 2009.
5th November, 2009
PfH caught up with this year's Opening Address speaker Michael Gelling, Chair of TAROE, ahead of the event to find out more about what he will discuss at the PfH Annual Conference 2009 taking place at the ICC in Birmingham on Tuesday 24th November 2009.
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PfH launches 2009 Annual Conference, Collaboration: the Mother of Invention.
10th September, 2009
PfH is delighted to launch the agenda to the 2009 Annual Conference. The conference, entitled ‘Collaboration: the Mother of Invention', will take place on Tuesday 24th November at the ICC in Birmingham.
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Major savings through new agreements.
10th September, 2009
PfH launches two more cost saving agreements which are set to deliver major savings for members.
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Homes for Haringey benefit from Fuel Cards agreement.
10th September, 2009
Homes for Haringey have recently signed up to the PfH Fuel Cards Agreement with Shell UK enabling the organisation to make major savings and reduce environmental impact.
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PfH Conference 2009: Collaboration: The Mother of Invention
17th July, 2009
Before we reveal the topics, speakers and sessions for this year's Conference we want to share some of the feedback from last year's event. Here's what our Members said:
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PTS launch new website for central heating spares.
10th July, 2009
PTS have just launched a new website to enable PfH members to source central heating spares.
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Extended warranty on boilers for PfH Members.
9th July, 2009
Remeha are offering extended warranty on their Remeha Avanta boiler range for PfH members.
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Avoid rising costs and meet green targets with new PfH agreement
7th July, 2009
New waste legislation and changes in taxation mean that housing providers without a waste management strategy could face big bills, risk criminal charges or even jail sentences.
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Procurement in challenging times.
4th February, 2009
This year the PfH Annual Members' Forum is going interactive. The event, sponsored by Grafton Group, takes place at the Custard Factory in Birmingham on Thursday 26 March 2009.
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PfH rebrands to reflect a burgeoning reputation.
3rd December, 2008
PfH has made huge strides since its inception in 2004. The consortium has over 650 Members that collectively manage over 3 million homes. It has created well in excess of £15 million in cashable savings; introduced an innovative range of EU compliant framework agreements; created a successful account card system; and is piloting a new e-procurement solution.
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Save an extra 20 percent on new print, design and office supplies agreement.
1st December, 2008
PfH has launched a major new office stationery, office furniture, print management and creative design agreement, offering an additional 20% saving on our current terms.
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New Energy Agreement offers better service, choice and discounts.
17th September, 2008
PfH is delighted to announce that the re-tendered Energy Agreement has been jointly awarded to Inenco and Monarch Partnership who will both provide Energy services to PfH Members.
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Better terms and more choice with new PfH Telecoms Agreement
17th September, 2008
Housing Communications will provide both Mobile and Landline services to PfH Members. The supplier offers a range of tariffs to achieve the greatest possible savings on each Member's mobile and landline spend.
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Co-op launches price comparison calculator.
17th September, 2008
As part of its contract to provide Bill Payment Cards and Associated Products and Services, the Co-operative Bank has developed a price comparison tool which allows PfH Members to compare the Co-op's charges with those of their current supplier.
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Vehicle Leasing agreement extended for one year.
17th September, 2008
PfH is delighted to award a 12-month contract extension to Automotive Leasing. After three years of outstanding customer service Automotive Leasing have proved that they are committed to supporting the social housing sector. We will be working together exclusively for 12 months until the agreement is re-tendered in August 2009.
