A deep dive into Public Sector Frameworks: A deep dive into Public Sector FrameworksProcurement Services to take a deep dive into public sector procurement using frameworks. During a series of in-depth discussions, we explored the intricacies of public sector procurement frameworks both from our own experiences and from working with Procurement Services. We examined what a framework is, how frameworks operate, how easy it is to access frameworks for suppliers, particularly SMEs like Granby, and the benefits that follow. Both Granby and Procurement Services have seen first-hand how effective c ..read more

Counterbalance forklift graduates Exciting news from our operations team at Granby! Eddie Pickup and Richard Willmott  have both successfully completed a 3-day Novice Counterbalance training course and are now counterbalance forklift graduates What are Counterbalance forklifts? Counterbalance forklifts are characterised by their weight distribution, with the weight of each load being counteracted by the weight of the machine itself. The design allows them to lift and move loads with stability, making them versatile workhorses in our warehouses. However, the sheer power and potential ..read more

Putting customers first Granby is a business that truly understands the value of Tier 1 customer support. In a world where speed and efficiency are paramount, Granby recognises the importance of delivering immediate responses to customer inquiries. The 3PL (third party logistics), contract packing solutions and promotional marketing sectors thrive because of our ability to deliver excellent customer service. What is Multichannel Customer Service? Telephony work – interacting with customers in a live phone call Live Chat – interacting with customers through live on-screen messages Email – int ..read more

Putting Customers First Granby is a business that truly understands the value of Tier 1 customer support. In a world where speed and efficiency are paramount, Granby recognises the importance of delivering immediate responses to customer inquiries. The 3PL (Third party logistics), contract packing solutions and promotional marketing sectors thrive because of our ability to deliver excellent customer service. What is Multichannel Customer Service? Telephony work – interacting with customers in a live phone call Live Chat – interacting with customers through live on-screen messages Email – inte ..read more

The 2023 Procurement Act in the UK will bring about significant changes in procurement practices, with a particular focus on supporting small businesses, especially SMEs. This transformation of public procurement represents a big change for all public bodies, which between them spend £300bn per year. What the Act aims to deliver The Act promotes fair competition and equal opportunities, encourages innovative procurement methods, and emphasises sustainability. These changes aim to level the playing field and create more opportunities for small businesses to participate in government contracts ..read more

One of the most challenging and exciting 3PL projects we’ve done in the last few years was delivering the 2021 Census with the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It was the largest on record – we handled 52 million items 97% completed on time – the ONS target was 94% No items were sent to landfill, supporting Net Zero High value assets were tracked and returned At this point, where everything has been collected, returned or disposed of, we’ve delivered our side of the project. However, for the ONS, it’s very much alive – they are busy making Census 2021 information available and accessibl ..read more

In the last few months, Granby has continued to win pitches and onboard new clients that we haven’t had the pleasure of working with before. The range of sectors these new clients occupy is fascinating and diverse. Recent 3PL contract wins for Granby include e-commerce and sustainable cosmetics, to print consumables – and now, a public sector agency that collects critical data about our seas. We’ll be handling fulfilment for each. UK Hydrographic Office This is a world-leading centre for hydrography and an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence. UKHO specialises in marine geospatial data ..read more

Kayleigh Scott, one of our Client Relationship Managers, on our stand at the Procurement Reform Conference Last month (February 2023) we exhibited at the Procurement Reform Conference. Hundreds of people attended from government departments, local authority procurement teams and businesses to discuss challenges and opportunities. As a 3PL partner to the public sector, this is a standout event in our calendar. Our stand was well-placed and we were visited by people from across the procurement landscape. We had many interesting discussions during the conference and the majority were about Soci ..read more

In the last 3 months, Granby has continued to win pitches and onboard new clients that we haven’t had the pleasure of working with before. The range of sectors these new clients occupy is fascinating and diverse. From e-commerce and sustainable cosmetics, to print consumables,  we’ll be handling fulfilment for each. The Brow Geek™ “These are the products that will change how you ‘do’ brows,” says Debs, who is the brow geek. She’s created a growing sustainable B2B brand – lovely brow products that are cruelty free and vegan friendly, don’t contain any parabens or other nasties, and help b ..read more

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been accepted onto the Courier Services & Specialist Logistics framework for KCS Procurement Services. LOT 1 of this framework covers collection and delivery services within the UK for documents and parcels, including: Same day delivery Next day delivery Time critical delivery Dedicated delivery Overnight delivery Delivery of high value goods Secure delivery service for confidential documents Delivery of electronic goods (like laptops and mobiles) Transportation of exam papers and related documents Secure storage facility Full managed service Produc ..read more