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Commercial Corner

Commercial Corner

By Paul and Vicky

The Number 1 UK Higher Education Procurement Podcast!

Discussing supply chains, spending and value for money in the UK university sector - asking the question "How should we spend £9,250 today...?" We're always doing hands-on commercial stuff!
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S1E3 - The one where we talk about finance

Commercial CornerJan 30, 2023

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S2E6 - A truth universally acknowledged

S2E6 - A truth universally acknowledged

In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul gets soaked and has yet another cold - hence he sounds like he's ordering a second class return to Nottingham (classic 80s reference). Vicky talks about additional revenue streams for campus sports facilities and puts some quick fire questions to our Super Special Guest, Katherine Parsons, Student Recruitment Manager.

Email us, go on! Let us know your thoughts!

commercialcorner@outlook.com

UK National GO Awards 2023/24

https://national.goawards.co.uk

Jugaad Innovation

https://amzn.eu/d/75i0ciN

Katherine Parsons

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/our-staff/staff-profiles/katherine-parsons.php

Car Share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CPwNrL-o7o

Lovely Bones

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lovely-Bones-Alice-Sebold/dp/0330485385

Lauren Hill

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miseducation-Lauryn-Hill/dp/B0000248SW

E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B00H37D93S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

80s Train Travel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOVminyypWc

Apr 17, 202401:08:27
S2E5 - Pitch-side hot dogs

S2E5 - Pitch-side hot dogs

In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky think about being more multi-cultural, they talk about the benefits of being able to eat whilst watching live sport and the implications of the Procurement Act 2023. They also discuss the best ways to get non-procurement people interested in the world of procurement.

Email us your thoughts - commercialcorner@outlook.com

Mar 28, 202434:55
S2E4 - Working together

S2E4 - Working together

In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky think about doing things differently, they talk about having strength in numbers and discuss ways that they might have to face up to the financial pressures of a HE sector that is fighting for every penny it can get its hands on.

If you have any questions, queries or quibbles about the show - email us at commercialcorner@outlook.com

Feb 28, 202436:09
S2E3 - A new year, a new office and a new team

S2E3 - A new year, a new office and a new team

In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky get to grips with it being a new year, with new challenges. They talk about buying marketing services, office supplies and how to assess the total cost of acquisitions. They also have a think about the prospect of having new team members in a new office too.


If you have any questions, queries or quibbles about the show - email us at commercialcorner@outlook.com

Jan 24, 202434:51
S2E2 - Christmas day!
Dec 25, 202301:55:18
S2E1 - Safe as houses
Nov 19, 202341:42
S1E12 - Happy birthday to us

S1E12 - Happy birthday to us

In this special 1st birthday episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about podcasting for a whole year, transformation, the workings of team dynamics, piracy and they discuss the challenges of collaborative buying.

Coach Hire Tender

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?id=813304993&type=CompetitiveContractNotice

CIPS Training

https://neupc.ac.uk/cips

How to Be More Pirate

https://www.bemorepirate.com/rebelbookshop/htbmp

NHS Health Mela

https://www.facebook.com/p/York-Health-Mela-100095052862596/?paipv=0&eav=AfZa-ubd2vaUxAhZfffkjD5QUSk4G_ul-M9lxV-maUWVommPj1JAGvevkjh8fQE5CpE&_rdr


Oct 24, 202344:38
S1E11 - Quality, quantity, price, place and time

S1E11 - Quality, quantity, price, place and time

In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky are back in their broom cupboard on campus - where they talk about buying scientific equipment, personal development and also try to remember how many *rights* of buying there are. They're joined by their Super Special Guest, Emma Keenan - Head of Procurement at SOAS, University of London. If you have any questions, queries or quibbled, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com.


Sep 26, 202348:07
BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 3)

BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 3)

The trilogy is complete! In our final special bonus episode from the last day of UKUPC 2023, Paul and Vicky reflect on the conference experience.
Sep 07, 202306:01
BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 2)

BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 2)

In the second of our special bonus episodes, Paul and Vicky talk about their second day at the UKUPC conference in Exeter.
Sep 06, 202314:56
BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 1)

BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 1)

In this special bonus episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky arrive in Exeter for the UKUPC 2023 conference.
Sep 05, 202307:28
S1E10 - No sleep till Exeter

S1E10 - No sleep till Exeter

In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about buying mobile phones, occupational healthcare and role mapping. They also discuss the upcoming UKUPC conference in Exeter (Sept 5th - 7th) and what hundreds of procurement and supply chain professionals get up to when they're all in one place together.
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Aug 24, 202333:35
BONUS EPISODE : Eat Sleep Save Repeat

BONUS EPISODE : Eat Sleep Save Repeat

In this special bonus episode, you get to hear (and see, if you're on Spotify) what happens when we have too much time on our hands. A tribute to all the original ravers - and savers - out there...

Jul 15, 202304:30
S1E9 - The one where we go global

S1E9 - The one where we go global

In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about personal development plans and business travel management. They also speak to their super, special guest - Mohsin Ramzan, Director of Global at York St John University. He shares his insights into the international student recruitment market, the challenges of developing a truly multi-cultural campus experience and the finer points of 1990s Swedish pop music.

Jul 14, 202338:33
S1E8 - The one where it's time for tea
Jun 20, 202341:42
S1E7 - The one where we visit places

S1E7 - The one where we visit places

In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk about travelling to conferences, winning awards, procurement exams and buffet lunches. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com.

May 23, 202339:03
S1E6 - The one about purchasing consortia

S1E6 - The one about purchasing consortia

In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk to Rachel Lunn from the North Eastern University Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), about working collaboratively, teaching the next generation of buyers and working to get the best value when you're a one-woman-band.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com

Apr 21, 202331:41
S1E5 - The one where we meet Martin Lewis

S1E5 - The one where we meet Martin Lewis

In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk to Martin Lewis from Graduation Attire, about sustainable robes, tenders, Nu-Metal and Pokémon.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com

Mar 22, 202336:24
S1E4 - The one where we talk about contracts

S1E4 - The one where we talk about contracts

In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk about contracts, manging senior stakeholders and the concept of the circular economy.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com

Feb 22, 202332:04
S1E3 - The one where we talk about finance
Jan 30, 202327:40
S1E2 - The one where we look back at 2022
Dec 21, 202201:12:11
S1E1 - The one where we record a podcast

S1E1 - The one where we record a podcast

First episode of Commercial Corner, where Paul and Vicky talk about buying things for a university, the challenge of working with other people and trying to decide when is too soon to do Christmas shopping.

Nov 25, 202232:24