Commercial Corner
By Paul and Vicky
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!
Commercial CornerJan 30, 2023
S2E7 - A (procurement) act to grind
In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about getting ready for the Procurement Act coming into effect, their attendance of the biggest national procurement conference of the year Procurex 2024 in Liverpool, plus the splendour of the subsequent Government Opportunities Awards.
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Procurex 2024 - https://www.procurexnational.co.uk
The GO Awards - https://national.goawards.co.uk
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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S2E2 - Christmas day!
They find out if procurement people are any good at buying gifts, and they give a full review of the year that we have all fondly called 2023. So, if you've ever wondered what life is like for a pair of supply chain professionals (who're in a university, but are not academics - and who work in finance, but are not accountants) then this is the XL mega bumper-sized, selection box edition episode for you!
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Supply Chain Officer (x2)
jobs.yorksj.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=254-23
What is a Credit Crunch (Because Paul keeps saying 'Credit Crunch, when he means 'Cost of Living Crisis')
quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/what-is-a-credit-crunch
Domino - X Man Character
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domino_(character)
...and any similarly between the names of reindeer and actual accountants is purely coincidental...
S2E1 - Safe as houses
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If you want to get in touch with Richard, he lives on LinkedIn here www.linkedin.com/in/richard-cuff-36b91842/
2023 Business School Graduation www.youtube.com/live/Gzo1vO65Ktw?si=7XfDGgbyS8Sazg_F
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
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.
BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 3)
BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 2)
BONUS EPISODE : Live from UKUPC 2023 (Part 1)
S1E10 - No sleep till Exeter
Voicemail Karaoke
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Call our voicemail, let your words fly.
Questions or complaints, we'll give you a voice,
At Commercial Corner, we're your top choice!
Whether you're a fan or feeling irate,
Our voicemail's open, don't hesitate.
You can ask us anything, share your thoughts,
We're here to listen, connect the dots."
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...
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.
S1E8 - The one where it's time for tea
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.
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
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
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
S1E3 - The one where we talk about finance
S1E2 - The one where we look back at 2022
If you have any comments or questions about the show, send them in to commercialcorner@outlook.com
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.