Procurement

Škoda shows real-time availability in Amazon showroom

Angela123 — Thu, 01 May 2025 08:34:42 +0000

Škoda shows real-time availability in Amazon showroom

Angela123 Thu, 05/01/2025 - 09:34

Škoda has become the first European automotive brand to offer an Amazon car showroom that integrates real-time new car stock availability where customers are.

Through this new venture with Amazon, UK customers can browse the full Škoda range, check local availability, request a test drive, and explore finance options - all before visiting a chosen Škoda retailer to make a purchase and enjoying a ‘click to drive’ experience.

New guidance on EV charging procurement for local authorities

Angela123 — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:55:39 +0000

New guidance on EV charging procurement for local authorities

Angela123 Wed, 02/19/2025 - 09:55

The Crown Commercial Service has launched a new scheme to simplify the procurement of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) for local authorities, helping to reduce the resource and cost burden on procurement teams.

New white paper for procuring fleets published

Meghan Shaw — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:35:50 +0000

New white paper for procuring fleets published

Meghan Shaw Fri, 01/17/2025 - 10:35

A new white paper from Venson Automotive Solutions, a fleet management and leasing service, has been published to help fleet managers understand and navigate fleet procurement for a successful tender process. Venson Automotive Solutions offers solutions to transition towards a more sustainable fleet and decarbonise.

This white paper coincides with fleet managers transitioning to decarbonised solutions while also dealing with higher energy prices, and so effective procurement is essential when looking into a low-carbon fleet.

Greening your fleet means investing for the future

Angela123 — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:16:57 +0000

Greening your fleet means investing for the future

Angela123 Thu, 11/25/2021 - 12:16

With COP26 fresh in our minds, the environmental impact of your fleet will be high on your agenda. But electric vehicles are only part of the picture. Effective procurement, expert fleet guidance, telematics, driver training, tyre choice and charging infrastructure are all part of an efficient, cost effective and safe green fleet strategy. Holly Brooks from CCS shares some guidance

Purchasing with a green agenda in mind

Angela123 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:46:11 +0000

Purchasing with a green agenda in mind

Angela123 Mon, 09/20/2021 - 12:46

James Rodgers from the government’s procurement agency, Crown Commercial Service, shares considerations for purchasing electric vehicles in the public sector

New dynamic purchasing system for alternatively fuelled vehicles

Angela123 — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:15:31 +0000

New dynamic purchasing system for alternatively fuelled vehicles

Angela123 Mon, 05/10/2021 - 12:15

YPO has launched a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the procurement of alternatively fuelled vehicles for the public sector, and will enable the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles on a larger scale than ever before.

Sustainable fleet procurement

Angela123 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:59:31 +0000

Sustainable fleet procurement

Angela123 Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:59

Despite what has already been achieved by many fleets, it can still be a daunting task to start on the road to electrification. Kim Harrison explains how the Crown Commercial Service can help public sector fleets access solutions to meet their sustainability targets

Procurement support for the move to zero emission vehicles

Angela123 — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:45:09 +0000

Procurement support for the move to zero emission vehicles

Angela123 Thu, 07/23/2020 - 15:45

Enthusiasm to adopt electric vehicles is high in the public sector, but unlocking the road to electrification can often seem daunting. Rachel Hughes from Crown Commercial Service explains what procurement support is available

CCS agreement to help public sector buy EV charging infrastructure

Angela123 — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:17:45 +0000

CCS agreement to help public sector buy EV charging infrastructure

Angela123 Mon, 06/15/2020 - 10:17

Crown Commercial Service has launched an agreement to help the public sector buy electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The services on offer range from consultancy and feasibility, groundworks, civil engineering and construction, hardware, software and back office solutions, through to a full end-to-end service.

Buyers can now use this agreement to undertake contracts to meet their specific requirements for vehicle charging infrastructure.

New vehicle hire agreement from Crown Commercial Service

Angela123 — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 13:20:31 +0000

New vehicle hire agreement from Crown Commercial Service

Angela123 Tue, 08/06/2019 - 14:20

Crown Commercial Service has released details of its latest vehicle hire agreement, which has a focus on boosting car share solutions and making it easy for customers to deliver social value.

Public Sector Vehicle Hire Solutions gives customers access to solutions including car hire, light commercial vehicles (LCV), on-road and full off-road 4x4s, minibuses, heavy goods vehicles, international vehicle hire and car share schemes.