Blog

Keep up to date with the latest news and views in the YPO Blog

We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

The debate - single use paper hot cups

12 September 2018 By Jo Gilroy - Head of Sustainability at Bunzl Catering Supplies

Bunzl Catering Supplies are a supplier on our Catering Disposables Framework. They have used their expert knowledge to provide customers in the catering and hospitality industry with the knowledge they need to decide which paper hot cups to purchase.
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The Sheephouse Way

03 September 2018 By Gail Farquhar - Manager at Sheephouse Nursery

We’re pleased to welcome Gail Farquhar, manager at Sheephouse Nursery as our guest blogger.
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An introduction to computational thinking

21 August 2018 By Amy Shelley, Buyer - Educational ICT

Starting primary school presents children with many new challenges and skills to learn – including computer programming.
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Eradicating modern slavery from supply chains

24 July 2018 By Melissa Bell, Sustainable Procurement Manager

Procurement needs to step up and play its part in eradicating modern slavery from supply chains.
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Meet the Category Manager - Andy Perrins

23 July 2018 By Andy Perrins - Category Manager

Andy started working at YPO in May 2018 after moving from a local authority.
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Meet the Category Manager - Adam Throup

13 July 2018 By Adam Throup - Category Manager

Adam joined YPO nine years ago and is a category manager for Energy in the Procurement Services team.
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Meet the Category Manager - Lesley Harper

12 July 2018 By Lesley Harper - Category Manager

Lesley joined YPO in May as Category Manager for Social Care
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Quick money saving tips for your school's energy

05 July 2018 By Steve Sefton, Category Buyer for Energy

Teachers and school business managers across the country are all constantly facing pressures to save money and be more efficient. But have you thought about how you can save money by lowering your energy bills?
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Making Sports Day fun

25 June 2018 By Gemma Maw, Category Buyer for Sports and SEN

Its National Sports Week this week and many schools will be incorporating their annual sports day as part of their fun, engaging and lively activities.
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What makes a gas standing charge?

19 June 2018 By Adam Throup, Category Manager - Energy

It’s a question we get often in various forms – why has the standing charge gone up? What causes the standing charge to change? If I reduce my AQ will it reduce my standing charge?
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