Adhocs Half Hour: Recent Episodes
Paul Adhocs
Procurement and supply chain insight, purchasing and commercial strategy. Focus on the UK, EU and the better use of money in the public or private sectors.
In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about getting ready for the Procurement Act coming into effect, their attendance of the biggest national procurement conference of the year Procurex 2024 in Liverpool, plus the splendour of the subsequent Government Opportunities Awards.
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Procurex 2024 - https://www.procurexnational.co.uk
The GO Awards - https://national.goawards.co.uk
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In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul gets soaked and has yet another cold - hence he sounds like he's ordering a second class return to Nottingham (classic 80s reference). Vicky talks about additional revenue streams for campus sports facilities and puts some quick fire questions to our Super Special Guest, Katherine Parsons, Student Recruitment Manager.
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UK National GO Awards 2023/24
https://national.goawards.co.uk
Jugaad Innovation
https://amzn.eu/d/75i0ciN
Katherine Parsons
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/our-staff/staff-profiles/katherine-parsons.php
Car Share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CPwNrL-o7o
Lovely Bones
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lovely-Bones-Alice-Sebold/dp/0330485385
Lauren Hill
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miseducation-Lauryn-Hill/dp/B0000248SW
E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B00H37D93S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
80s Train Travel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOVminyypWc
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In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky think about being more multi-cultural, they talk about the benefits of being able to eat whilst watching live sport and the implications of the Procurement Act 2023. They also discuss the best ways to get non-procurement people interested in the world of procurement.
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In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky think about doing things differently, they talk about having strength in numbers and discuss ways that they might have to face up to the financial pressures of a HE sector that is fighting for every penny it can get its hands on.
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In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky get to grips with it being a new year, with new challenges. They talk about buying marketing services, office supplies and how to assess the total cost of acquisitions. They also have a think about the prospect of having new team members in a new office too.
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IT'S CHRISTMAS! In this seasonal episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky are podcasting, live from their broom cupboard on campus - just in time for you to squeeze them in between opening presents and the big dinner. They find out if procurement people are any good at buying gifts, and they give a full review of the year that we have all fondly called 2023. So, if you've ever wondered what life is like for a pair of supply chain professionals (who're in a university, but are not academics - and who work in finance, but are not accountants) then this is the XL mega bumper-sized, selection box edition episode for you!Email the show If you have any questions, queries or quibbles about the show - email us here commercialcorner@outlook.comSupply Chain Officer (x2)https://jobs.yorksj.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=254-23What is a Credit Crunch (Because Paul keeps saying 'Credit Crunch, when he means 'Cost of Living Crisis')https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/running-a-business/what-is-a-credit-crunchDomino - X Man Characterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domino_(character)...and any similarly between the names of reindeer and actual accountants is purely coincidental...--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adhocs/message
In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky enter their second year of podcasting by talking about buying audio-visual equipment, international travel and event management. Their super, special guest is Richard Cuff, Assistant Director of security experts Gough and Kelly.If you have any questions, queries or quibbles about the show - email us here commercialcorner@outlook.comIf you want to get in touch with Richard, he lives on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-cuff-36b91842/2023 Business School Graduation https://www.youtube.com/live/Gzo1vO65Ktw?si=7XfDGgbyS8Sazg_F--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adhocs/message
In this special 1st birthday episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about podcasting for a whole year, transformation, the workings of team dynamics, piracy and they discuss the challenges of collaborative buying.
Coach Hire Tender
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/displayNotice.html?id=813304993&type=CompetitiveContractNotice
CIPS Training
https://neupc.ac.uk/cips
How to Be More Pirate
https://www.bemorepirate.com/rebelbookshop/htbmp
NHS Health Mela
https://www.facebook.com/p/York-Health-Mela-100095052862596/?paipv=0&eav=AfZa-ubd2vaUxAhZfffkjD5QUSk4G_ul-M9lxV-maUWVommPj1JAGvevkjh8fQE5CpE&_rdr
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In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky are back in their broom cupboard on campus - where they talk about buying scientific equipment, personal development and also try to remember how many rights of buying there are. They're joined by their Super Special Guest, Emma Keenan - Head of Procurement at SOAS, University of London. If you have any questions, queries or quibbled, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com.
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The trilogy is complete! In our final special bonus episode from the last day of UKUPC 2023, Paul and Vicky reflect on the conference experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adhocs/message
In the second of our special bonus episodes, Paul and Vicky talk about their second day at the UKUPC conference in Exeter.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adhocs/message
In this special bonus episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky arrive in Exeter for the UKUPC 2023 conference.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adhocs/message
In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about buying mobile phones, occupational healthcare and role mapping. They also discuss the upcoming UKUPC conference in Exeter (Sept 5th - 7th) and what hundreds of procurement and supply chain professionals get up to when they're all in one place together.Voicemail Karaoke "Pick up your phone, don't be shy,Call our voicemail, let your words fly.Questions or complaints, we'll give you a voice,At Commercial Corner, we're your top choice!Whether you're a fan or feeling irate,Our voicemail's open, don't hesitate.You can ask us anything, share your thoughts,We're here to listen, connect the dots."--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adhocs/message
In this special bonus episode, you get to hear (and see, if you're on Spotify) what happens when we have too much time on our hands. A tribute to all the original ravers - and savers - out there...
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In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about personal development plans and business travel management. They also speak to their super, special guest - Mohsin Ramzan, Director of Global at York St John University. He shares his insights into the international student recruitment market, the challenges of developing a truly multi-cultural campus experience and the finer points of 1990s Swedish pop music.
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In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk about the Procurex conference and the GO Awards 2023. They also discuss CIPS exams and the value of meeting other buyers. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com
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In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk about travelling to conferences, winning awards, procurement exams and buffet lunches. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com.
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In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk to Rachel Lunn from the North Eastern University Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), about working collaboratively, teaching the next generation of buyers and working to get the best value when you're a one-woman-band. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com
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In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk to Martin Lewis from Graduation Attire, about sustainable robes, tenders, Nu-Metal and Pokémon. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com
In this episode of Commercial Corner Paul and Vicky talk about contracts, manging senior stakeholders and the concept of the circular economy. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com
In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky talk about procurement policies, vending machines and are joined by their super, special guest David Howell from York St John University, to get some insight into the world of finance. If you have any questions or comments about the show, drop us an email at commercialcorner@outlook.com
In this episode of Commercial Corner, Paul and Vicky look back at the year that was 2022 and the things that have been keeping them busy.
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First episode of Commercial Corner, where Paul and Vicky talk about buying things for a university, the challenge of working with other people and trying to decide when is too soon to do Christmas shopping.
Welcome to Commercial Corner, with Paul and Vicky... except... well, the podcast isn't quite ready yet. So here is the obligatory placeholder teaser trailer, to mark our territory. So to speak... We both work in higher education, but we're not academics. We're firmly tucked away in the back office, in commercial roles.
So every Autumn, as students kindly invest their course fees, our work starts - making sure that money is put to good use. Of course Universities need to buy all manner of things to keep running - from computers and lab equipment to sports kit and building maintenance. Making budgets stretch to fit the need is where our problem solving task begins.
S1E2 - In a month that brought us Brexit gridlock and pandemic lockdowns, I take a skim across the supply chain headlines.
OK, it's not quite half an hour... put it down to a slow news week, or something. A dip into the news that has caught my attention recently.
S1E0.5 - The first attempt at uploading to Anchor, and a brief introduction to Adhocs Half Hour - a periodic podcast about procurement, supply chains and making money mean more.