STAR ProcurementSTAR Procurement is the ground-breaking and award-winning shared procurement service for a number of Local Authorities. We assist these councils, and many of their partner organisations, in the commissioning of services from suppliers in the private, voluntary and community sectors - where those services cannot be delivered in-house.Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://star-procurement.gov.uk/star-procurement.aspx?SyndicationType=22024-03-29T06:01:27ZSTAR is growing!Laura KnowlesSTAR IS GROWING!2023-07-21T13:57:00Z2023-07-21T13:57:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2023/STAR-is-growing.aspxTrafford Real Living Wage LaunchLaura KnowlesTrafford Real Living Wage Launch2023-05-30T08:54:00Z2023-05-30T08:54:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2023/Trafford-Real-Living-Wage-Launch.aspxSocial Value Supplier Engagement SessionFrancesca HattonSocial Value Supplier Engagement Session2022-11-23T10:36:00Z2022-11-23T10:36:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2022/Social-Value-Supplier-Engagement-Session.aspxJob VacancyClare WildJob Vacancy2022-08-10T11:29:00Z2022-08-10T10:00:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2022/Job-Vacancy.aspxJob-VacanciesLaura KnowlesJob-Vacancies2022-04-13T09:08:00Z2023-06-09T10:12:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2022/Job-Vacancies.aspxStockport and Tameside Construction ClubEmily GraceStockport and Tameside Construction Club2021-10-20T09:18:00Z2021-10-19T20:50:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2021/Stockport-and-Tameside-Construction-Club.aspxSocial Value Bidder Engagement SessionJeremy PageSocial value bidder engagement session2021-07-05T10:29:00Z2021-07-05T10:28:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2021/Social-Value-Bidder-Engagement-Session.aspxJob VacanciesJeremy PageJob Vacancies2021-02-03T11:14:00Z2021-02-03T11:14:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2021/Job-Vacancies.aspxSTAR Awarded CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark For 3rd Consecutive YearMichael SellorsSTAR awarded CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark for 3rd consecutive year2021-01-22T15:12:00Z2021-01-22T15:00:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2021/CIPS-Ethics-Award-3rd-Year.aspxFind A Tender Service (FTS) - UK e-notification serviceMichael SellorsInformation about the new UK Find a Tender Service that goes live following Brexit2020-12-23T11:46:00Z2020-12-23T11:41:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2020/Find-A-Tender-Service-FTS-UK-e-notification-service.aspxA successful Meet the Buyer event!Clare WildPRESS RELEASE - A SUCCESSFUL MEET THE BUYER EVENT!2020-11-19T13:29:00Z2020-11-19T10:23:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2020/A-successful-Meet-the-Buyer-event.aspxSTAR Social Value successMrs Patricia BrennanSTAR SOCIAL VALUE SUCCESS2020-06-23T15:19:00Z2020-06-23T15:18:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2020/STAR-Social-Value-success.aspxOur ten point plan to support the recoveryMrs Patricia BrennanAs Government restrictions begin to be lifted, it is more important than ever that we continue with and increase the support available to our local communities, business communities and VCSE sector with our 'new normal'.2020-05-15T15:56:00Z2020-06-05T13:01:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2020/Our-ten-point-plan-to-support-the-recovery.aspxAward Winning Leadership in Social ValueClare WildAward Winning Leadership in Social Value2020-02-12T11:16:00Z2020-02-12T09:10:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2020/Award-Winning-Leadership-in-Social-Value.aspxMaximising opportunities and buying locallyEmily GraceMaximising opportunities and buying locally2019-08-12T09:03:00Z2019-08-09T16:11:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2019/Maximising-opportunities-and-buying-locally.aspxSTAR Staff Survey 2019Staff Survey 2019 Results2019-06-26T14:08:00Z2019-07-25T13:30:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2019/STAR-Staff-Survey-2019.aspxSTAR Procurement benefits from LGA Shared Service Expert ProgrammeSTAR Procurement benefits from the LGA Shared Service Expert programme to review its operating model during a period of growth2019-03-05T16:32:00Z2019-07-25T13:29:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2019/2019-03-05-STAR-Procurement-benefits-from-LGA-Shared-Service-Expert-Programme.aspxSocial Value is Everyone's BusinessSTAR Procurement launches 'Social Value is Everyone's Business' and the Social Value Portal2019-03-01T14:03:00Z2019-07-25T13:29:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2019/2019-03-01-Social-Value-is-Everyones-Business.aspxSTAR Procurement's 5th AnniversarySTAR Procurement celebrates its fifth anniversary as a shared procurement service for Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford Councils2019-02-07T10:09:00Z2019-07-25T13:29:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2019/2019-02-07-STAR-Procurements-5th-Anniversary.aspxSTAR Supports Procurement of New Road LinkMarket engagement event for a £20million new road scheme in South Heywood within the borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester2019-02-01T11:13:00Z2019-07-25T13:28:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2019/2019-02-01-STAR-Supports-Procurement-of-New-Road-Link.aspxSTAR win Innovation AwardStar win Innovation Award2018-11-30T12:04:00Z2019-07-25T13:27:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20181130-STAR-win-Innovation-Award.aspx20181128 Opportunity knocks for local businesses at 'Meet the Buyer' eventOpportunity knocks for local businesses at 'Meet the buyer' event2018-11-30T10:08:00Z2019-07-25T13:27:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20181128-Opportunity-knocks-for-local-businesses-at-Meet-the-Buyer-event.aspxRochdale Council's Local Spend IncreasesArticle describing the increase in local spend by Rochdale Council2018-11-19T14:17:00Z2019-07-25T13:26:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20181119-Rochdale-Councils-Local-Spend-Increases.aspxSTAR Awarded CIPS Corporate Ethics MarkSTAR Procurement has been awarded the CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark recognising the commitment of STAR Procurement and STAR Councils to Ethical & Sustainable Procurement2018-11-19T08:00:00Z2019-07-25T13:26:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20181119-STAR-Awarded-CIPS-Corporate-Ethics-Mark.aspxJamie Cooper - My successes this year at STAR ProcurementBlog describing our new Category Manager's experience of working for STAR Procurement and his recent promotion2018-10-26T12:58:00Z2019-07-25T13:26:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20181026-Jamie-Cooper-My-successes-this-year-at-STAR-Procurement.aspxMeet the Buyer 2018Details of a joint STAR Council Meet the Buyer event at Rochdale Town Hall in November 2018. Opportunity for local suppliers to meet buyers across Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford Councils.2018-09-06T15:15:00Z2019-07-25T13:25:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20180906-Meet-the-Buyer-2018.aspxWhen three become four…STAR welcomes Tameside Council!The journey to enable Tameside Council to join STAR Procurement, the award-winning shared procurement service established in 2014 by Rochdale, Stockport and Trafford Councils2018-09-04T09:40:00Z2019-07-25T13:25:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20180903-When-three-become-four…STAR-welcomes-Tameside-Council.aspxSTAR Procurement Welcomes Tameside CouncilPress release as Tameside Council joins STAR Procurement as the fourth partner Council alongside Rochdale, Stockport and Trafford Councils2018-09-03T13:08:00Z2019-07-25T13:25:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20180903-STAR-Procurement-Welcomes-Tameside-Council.aspxThe Future of ProcurementA half day seminar exploring the latest trends in procurement hosted by STAR Procurement and delivered by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply2018-08-22T15:54:00Z2019-07-25T13:24:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20180822-The-Future-of-Procurement.aspx20180817 From Apprentice to TraineePromotion of apprentice into Trainee Procurement Officer position at STAR Procurement. Proving apprenticeships work and provide a career path.2018-08-17T14:11:00Z2019-07-25T13:24:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20180817-From-Apprentice-to-Trainee.aspxSTAR Slimmers' ClubSTAR Staff Slimmers' Club initiative2018-04-12T11:37:00Z2019-07-25T13:23:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20180412-Star-Slimmers-Club.aspxStar Staff Survey Results 2018How many organisations are brave enough to ask their staff what they really think of the organisation they work for? STAR considers this to be a fundamental barometer of how the organisation is performing and is a key to understanding the level of engagement, motivation and support within its team of talented procurement professionals. We celebrated our 4th birthday last month and conducted our third annual staff survey.2018-04-05T10:20:00Z2019-07-25T13:27:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2018/20181130-Star-Staff-Survey-Results-2018.aspxIntroduction of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Outline of changes concerning General Data Protection Regulations2018-02-08T13:28:00Z2019-07-25T13:23:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20180602-Introduction-of-General-Data-Protection-Regulation-GDPR.aspx#BridgingTheGap - 1st National Social Value ConferenceParticipation in the first national Social Value Conference organised by the Social Value Portal seeking to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, SMEs, VCSE and local communities2017-11-14T09:05:00Z2019-07-25T13:22:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20171114-BridgingTheGap-1st-National-Social-Value-Conference.aspxMeet the buyer 2017meet the buyer 20172017-06-29T13:19:00Z2019-07-25T13:22:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20170629-meet-the-buyer-2017.aspxThe future for STAR is bright!STAR business plan future bright2017-06-26T09:50:00Z2019-07-25T13:22:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20170626-the-future-for-star-is-bright.aspxApprentice vacancyapprentice position vacancy business administration2017-06-14T15:03:00Z2019-07-25T13:21:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20170614-apprentice-vacancy.aspxFree Tendering Workshops at the STAR Council Meet the Buyer Eventtender workshop meet the buyer2017-06-08T14:09:00Z2019-07-25T13:21:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20170608-free-tendering-workshops.aspxGreater Manchester (GM) learning disability and autism ethical procurement systemlearning disability ethical framework Greater Manchester2017-05-23T14:36:00Z2019-07-25T13:20:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20170523-learning-disability-framework.aspxSTAR meet the buyer 2017meet the buyer STAR Stockport Trafford Rochdale Council2017-04-24T14:55:00Z2019-07-25T13:19:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20170424-star-meet-the-buyer.aspxMeet our new Director of Procurement: Lorraine Coxnew director interview welcome Lorraine Cox2017-01-13T09:17:00Z2019-07-25T13:19:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2017/20170113-meet-our-director.aspx2016 in review2016 review2016-12-22T09:48:00Z2019-07-25T13:18:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20161221-2016-in-review.aspxiNetwork Award Winnersinetwork award winners connected procurement2016-11-18T17:45:00Z2019-07-25T13:18:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20161117-inetwork-awards.aspxProcurement Opportunities 18th October 2016tender procurement opportunities2016-10-19T11:42:00Z2019-07-25T13:17:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20161018-current-opportunities.aspxProcurement Opportunities 7th September 2016tender procurement opportunities2016-09-07T09:59:00Z2019-07-25T13:17:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160907-current-opportunities.aspxInterested in bidding for construction and building frameworks?OJEU framework bidding opportunity for building, construction and design suppliers2016-08-17T09:19:00Z2019-07-25T13:17:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160816-ABC-Framework.aspxProcurement Opportunities 11th July 2016tender procurement opportunities2016-07-11T14:53:00Z2019-07-25T13:16:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160711-current-opportunities.aspx20160628-current-opportunitiescurrent tender opportunities2016-06-28T11:14:00Z2019-07-25T13:15:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160628-current-opportunities.aspx20160627-EU-Referendum-ProcurementEU Referendum Procurement2016-06-27T11:25:00Z2019-07-25T13:15:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160627-EU-Referendum-Procurement.aspx20160613-job-vacanciesSTAR Procurement Job Vacancy2016-06-14T10:46:00Z2019-07-25T13:15:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160613-job-vacancies.aspx20160609-current-opportunities20160516-current-opportunities2016-06-13T09:49:00Z2019-07-25T13:14:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160609-whats-on.aspx20160516-current-opportunities20160516-current-opportunities2016-05-17T13:29:00Z2019-07-25T13:14:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160516-whats-on.aspx20160505-current-opportunities20160505-current-opportunities2016-05-06T10:20:00Z2019-07-25T13:14:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160505-whats-on.aspx20160429-grow-your-own-update20160429-grow-your-own-update2016-04-29T12:03:00Z2019-07-25T13:13:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160429-grow-your-own-update.aspx20160426-current-opportunities20160426-current-opportunities2016-04-26T09:20:00Z2019-07-25T13:13:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160425-whats-on.aspx20160411-Grow-Your-OwnNews item on Grow Your Own STAR Trainee Procurement Officers2016-04-12T10:12:00Z2019-07-25T13:12:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160411-grow-your-own.aspxHS2 is coming!news about new high speed railway2016-04-08T14:30:00Z2019-07-25T13:12:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160408-hs2-is-coming.aspxSTAR - Award WinnersNews event on STAR Procurement winning award2016-03-09T13:08:00Z2019-07-25T13:11:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160309-star-award-winners.aspxStar Website launchSTAR Procurement has today launched its new Website which will act as an information hub for suppliers to the Councils that STAR supports. It will also act as a central resource for buyers across Stockport, Trafford and Rochdale Councils, together with other partner organisations that use our services. The website will be updated on a regular basis, with information that will assist buyers and suppliers alikeSuppliers can now obtain links to documents that offer general assistance when tendering for opportunities that are advertised by STAR, find answers to frequently asked questions about tendering and the procurement process and obtain contact information for the team of procurement professionals in the serviceBuyers across the Councils and partner organisations now have a one-stop-shop for procurement support and the range of forms and documents that are used in the process from inception of requirement through to contract management2016-02-09T15:07:00Z2019-07-25T13:11:00Zhttp://www.star-procurement.gov.uk/News/2016/20160210-star-website-launch.aspx