The organisation responsible for decommissioning the UK’s ageing nuclear power stations has kicked off a 12-month procurement for IT services covering everything from servers and desktops to networks, security and storage technology.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), which is responsible for sites including Sellafield and Dounreay, has invited outsourcing suppliers or consortia to bid for the work, with the aim of selecting a shortlist of up to four potential providers to compete for the contract.

The tender notice on the Official Journal of the European Union lists the range of services required, which includes servers, desktops, voice and data networking, security, storage, helpdesk services, printing, videoconferencing, applications and testing.

The authority will hold a supplier day for potential providers on 3 November 2010 to provide further information to interested bidders.

The procurement project is being led by Sellafield as a collaborative project that also includes the Civil Nuclear Constabulary and the National Nuclear Laboratory.

Source:http://www.sourcingfocus.com/index.php/site/newsitem/2868/

Outsourcing Bookkeeping Services is giving your confidential data to an outside agency, which makes it a sensitive issue to adopt. You might probably be in a dilemma whether to opt for Outsourcing Bookkeeping Services or not. You can sign a confidentiality contract with the company you outsource your work and opt for outsourcing. Here are a few benefits which gives you reasons, why is it beneficial to go for outsourcing.

Saves Money

By outsourcing bookkeeping services you will not have to employ a full time accountant for your company. This will save your money, because you will pay only when you need accounting work done. If you are a smaller business entity you will be happier as you will be having a lot less day to day work to be completed, and the accounting work can be scheduled at a time convenient for you. You also save on the cost incurred in training an in-house accountant.

Expert knowledge base

Performing bookkeeping tasks involves lot of expertise, whereas it is very expensive and a time-consuming process. To have a fully trained and qualified accountant, with updated knowledge of all the current industry standards means you need a high level of expertise at your end. This is a difficult task for a smaller structure business to have an in-house accountant having access to the ongoing training a bookkeeper working for a dedicated bookkeeping firm would receive.

Consistent

The error possibility reduces because the service provider will be separated from several internal processes and office politics. This gives you consistent and accurate work flow in reduced time.

Saves Time

Having skilled workforce on bookkeeping associated with it takes lesser time to complete tasks compared to the one who is still receiving training. This saves your time and frees you for other business activities. This helps you focus on core business activity of developing your business.

Free of management cost

Not to get involved into managing your staff on bookkeeping, you will be able to save heavily on the management time and money involved in it. Higher level people free of the managing part will be able to concentrate on growing your business.

Source:http://business.ezinemark.com/bookkeeping-services-5-benefits-of-outsourcing-bookkeeping-services-319cbadb80a.html

Supplier Relationship Manager with experience of managing 3rd party outsourced supplier relationships with excellent contract management skills (SLA compliance management) is required for exciting new role by Chase Zander’s leading Financial Services client based in Reigate, Surrey, South East.

Contracts Manager, Outsourcing Manager, Relationship Manager, SLA Management, Supplier Management, Programme Management, Change Management, Reigate, Surrey, South East.

This is an extremely high profile role for an experienced Supplier Relationship Manager, to work for a leading Financial Services company in a completely new start up venture set to make waves in the FS sector. Working at board level this role is responsible for ensuring 3rd party outsourced suppliers are delivering to agreed SLA’s ensuring the delivery of effective services which will be are integral to the companies success. A highly visible position, this role is a fantastic opportunity for a contracts manager to shape the future success of a high profile financial services company. The client offers excellent salary and benefits package and outstanding career development opportunities in a high calibre dynamic working environment.

Suitable candidates must come from a Financial Services background, will be experienced Supplier / Vendor / Contract Managers with excellent programme management and change experience. Contract management experience (SLA governance compliance, KPI performance measurement, SLA negotiation etc) and excellent relationship building skills (up to board level) are also a must for this opportunity.

The main relationships managed will be with 3rd party IT suppliers and insurance service providers, so experience of managing IT supplier relationships (to large companies) and a knowledge of the insurance sector would be extremely beneficial.

If you are a high calibre Supplier Manager, Vendor Manager or Contracts Manager with strong Change and Programme Management skills and experience of managing relationships (preferably IT suppliers and insurance providers) for clients in the Financial Services sector, please apply now quoting VP1066 for immediate feedback on your suitability for this outstanding role.

Source:http://www.chasezander.com/outsourcing-relationship-manager-2044/