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RS releases 2026 Indirect Procurement Report: ‘Uncertainty Driving Efficiency’

21 January 2026

RS, in association with CIP, has released its 2026 Indirect Procurement Report ‘Uncertainty Driving Efficiency’. The report explores the current state of play for those responsible for procurement of supplies supporting maintenance, repair and operations (MRO).

RS, in association with CIP, has released its 2026 Indirect Procurement Report ‘Uncertainty Driving Efficiency’. The report explores the current state of play for those responsible for procurement of supplies supporting maintenance, repair and operations (MRO).

DFE and CIPS sign new MOU to strengthen commercial capability in education

07 January 2026

CIPS and the Department for Education (DfE) have launched a new four-year strategic partnership. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to build and enhance procurement knowledge within the schools sector. We are very of proud of this partnership that has already been strengthening success in multi-academy trusts (MATs)and schools across England.

CIPS and the Department for Education (DfE) have launched a new four-year strategic partnership. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to build and enhance procurement knowledge within the schools sector. We are very of proud of this partnership that has already been strengthening success in multi-academy trusts (MATs)and schools across England.

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Maxfield E. Weiss Appointed by CIPS as Global Head of Sustainability

18 December 2025

CIPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Maxfield E. Weiss as its new Global Head of Sustainability. Weiss, a recognised leader in corporate sustainability and global environmental accountability, joins CIPS as the organisation accelerates its sustainability agenda and strengthens the capabilities that will shape the profession’s future.

CIPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Maxfield E. Weiss as its new Global Head of Sustainability. Weiss, a recognised leader in corporate sustainability and global environmental accountability, joins CIPS as the organisation accelerates its sustainability agenda and strengthens the capabilities that will shape the profession’s future.

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Volunteer Newsletter December 2025 | CIPS

05 December 2025

Welcome to the December update, an opportunity to share and celebrate your volunteering activities.

Welcome to the December update, an opportunity to share and celebrate your volunteering activities.

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Ofsted good provider

30 October 2025

ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.

ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.

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nhs and cips partnership to boost capability

30 September 2025

ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.

ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.