The HEPCW Information Technology Commodity Group represents the interests of member institutions relating to the procurement of IT-related hardware, software, systems, and services, particularly where benefit may be gained from collaboration on common requirements, and sharing information and best-practice.
The Group typically comprises a mix of IT and Procurement Officers who represent their University or College, and who offer expertise & knowledge to assist in either establishing appropriate supply & service agreements & contracts, or benchmarking and evaluating access to accessible external framework agreements (eg: via GPS, Value Wales etc.).
The Group maintains external representation on respective working parties that manage National (UK HE Sector) Agreements for Desktop PCs, Notebooks, Printers, Servers, Computer Maintenance etc., and engages with Wales’ regional collaborative initiatives as appropriate.