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Case Study highlights YORbuild’s social responsibility credentials
A detailed case study has been developed to capture the approach and outcomes of the YORbuild Framework’s approach to social responsibility through procurement which feeds into a study commissioned by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The UNEP study will be used to promote the benefits of holistic socially responsible procurement to developing countries in [...]
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YORbuild projects featured in the Wakefield Citizen
Three major projects procured by Wakefield Council via the YORbuild Framework featured recently in the latest edition of the councils in house magazine “The Citizen”. Wakefield One Swimming and Fitness Centre, Carlton Community High School and The Hut with a combined value of over £25m have recently commenced or are soon to commence on site [...]
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YORbuild to challenge the young people of Humberside at TeenTech 2011
YORbuild and some of the Frameworks Contractors have developed an innovative curriculum based “Crystal Maze” challenge for this years TeenTech event which is a lively interactive event designed to inspire young people in Years 8 and 9 about careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The event will take place at the KC Stadium, Hull [...]
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YORconsult Framework for construction consultancy tender deadline extended
The YORconsult Framework tender deadline has been extended with all responses to be returned to the SCMS site by noon 22nd July 2011. The Framework is designed to complement the existing YORbuild framework and new YORcivils Framework and together with Efficiency North’s E N Procure Framework will provide a one stop shop to meet all [...]
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YORbuild’s commitment to the NEC3 Form of Contract features in trade journals
The YORbuild Framework, working in partnership with the Governments recommended form of contract NEC has developed a joint press release communicating the commitment that the framework has to the form of contract and how the form is also being applied to the YORcivils and YORconsult Frameworks. New Civil Engineer, Building Construction Design and the Architects [...]
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YORbuild Showcased in NEC Case Study
The YORbuild Framework and its use of the NEC3 suite of contracts has been showcased in a NEC case study. The NEC3 form of contract has the unique distinction of a full endorsement from the Office of Government Commerce and the National Audit Office.The NEC suite of contracts forms the contractual back bone of the [...]
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YORbuild features in government study into the benefits of collaborative frameworks
The YORbuild Framework and its benefits has been showcased in a government study of the benefits that collaborative frameworks can offer to their Users. The National Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NIEP) which is chaired by Andrew Smith, Chief Executive of Hampshire County Council conducted the study with the input from a number of regional collaborative [...]
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YORConsult Employment and Skills Plan Workshop – The Results
The recent YORConsult Employment and Skills Plan (ESP) workshop has provided the teams from East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Sheffield City Council with ideas to take the project forward. The meeting was held in the Albert Room, Leeds Town Hall on 11th February 2011 with a high number of delegates from across the Yorkshire [...]
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YORbuild at Rotherham Means Business 2011
Representatives of YORbuild will be in attendance at the Rotherham Means Business event which takes place on Thursday 10th March 2011 at Magna Science Adventure Centre. Suppliers and Subcontractors will be able to find out more about the framework and how to be part of the YORbuild Supply Chain Engagement Programme which is delivered in [...]
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