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Along with delivering procurement solutions and fully compliant frameworks, the South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) place great importance on our Social Value Strategy and our mission to ensure we are improving lives and places through quality procurement solutions. Part of this mission is to dedicate support and collaboration to regional upskilling, green skills and positive environmental changes.

As a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving lives and places through quality procurement solutions, LHC Procurement Group is proud to announce a pivotal shift in how we deliver community benefits. 

It is important we limit our waste and make the most out of any surplus. Here are some top tips for how to make sure you’re using your leftovers sustainably, and lowering your carbon footprint where you can.

Rosie Bates, the South West Procurement Alliance's (SWPA) Client Support Manager celebrates her first year with the South West team! Rosie supports clients to identify their requirements and which of our frameworks can then best meet their needs.

Decarbonisation is the process of reducing carbon emissions. It means shifting away from fossil fuels (like coal, oil, and gas) to cleaner, renewable energy sources. This shift is crucial in mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future.

Founded in the 1960s, Langley began specialising in flat roofing membranes introducing the first SBS-modified bituminous membrane system to the UK market. Today Langley has increased their flat roofing credentials and experience, while expanding their product offering.

Low Carbon Exchange are renewable energy specialists and retrofit contractors, with nationwide coverage they are decarbonising thousands of homes through the installation and ongoing maintenance of renewable technologies, and energy-efficient building materials.

Garland UK are a nationally renowned roofing systems provider, offering high-performance waterproofing solutions for commercial, residential, industrial, and public sector assets. SWPA are incredibly proud to have Garland as a systems supplier on our framework, featuring on the flat roofing workstream.

In addition to providing our clients with competitively tendered Frameworks for building works, goods, and services throughout LHC Procurement Group, on a regional and national scale, SWPA is committed to delivering tangible social value and community benefits in meeting local and regional needs as well.

The 21^st – 27^th September 2024, marks FSC Forest Week 2024 in the UK. This week is focused on engaging with others on the importance of responsible actions within forestry, and raising awareness of climate change, the biodiversity crisis and encouraging sustainability