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Bidfood Vegan & Vegetarian Customer Showcases

Please click on the links below to access our invites to our regional Vegan Showcases   South Showcase – 10am-2pm, Tuesday 1st November 2022 @ Slough Customer Support Centre, 814 Leigh Road, Slough, SL1 4BD North Showcase – 10am-2pm, Tuesday 15th November 2022 @ Manchester Customer Experience Centre, Langley Road South, Salford, Greater Manchester M6 6TZ This will be an opportunity to come and speak to some of our suppliers, taste lots of vegan plant-based and veggie foods, to help...

Cashback on a selection of Fellowes ergonomic products

We are offering up to £50 cashback on a selection of Fellowes ergonomic products to work better wherever you are, so you can be more healthy and productive while you save some money! Find out more today - https://www.premier-office-supplies.co.uk/search...Don't forget to mention that you're a CSCBG member in order to access preferential pricing.If you're not a CSCBG member sign up here 👉 CREATE A CSCBG ACCOUNT...

🖊 Insurance Insights: Inflation Series pt. 6

Insurers use index linking, applying the indexation to the sums insured, to increase the premium to protect your interests. The danger is that not increasing the sums insured will cause you to be underinsured and therefore will be subject to the average clause which means any claims settlement would be reduced by a percentage based on the underinsured amount which may not be enough to pay the true cost of rebuild/repair/reinstatement. See our guide on the average clause and underinsurance which ...

CSCBG TRADE SHOW.

The trade show  is free to CSCBG members and will be a great way for you to meet our suppliers and learn what they can do to equip you for the year ahead.  At our event you can find out how to reduce your overheads costs by efficient buying and therefore enable you to reinvest more in your front line ministry or business. You will meet with our carefully selected suppliers and have plenty of opportunities to discuss cost saving ideas. Additionally, it's a fantastic chance t...

🖊 Insurance Insights: Inflation Series pt. 5

After an event such as fire or flooding, your buildings and contents cover will put you back in the position you were before for the physical building and items. However, when you take out business interruption insurance, you will be covering the losses as a result of the interruption to operations during the time the building/contents are being reinstated. Policyholders should consider that when estimating the indemnity period, and delays in manufacturing and supplies, the rebuild/reinstatement...

Be More Present

This month we are focusing on being #MorePresent when and where it matters – whether #online, in the #office or in your own personal life through maintaining a work/life balance..At SCG, we enable your #HybridCloud workforce to operate seamlessly and securely. Do you have the right systems in place to ensure your staff function with these critical aspects, no matter where they work?To find out how we can help you #BeMorePresent, contact CSCBG at buy@cscb...

Christmas deals 2022/Bidfood Nov and Dec

Please click on the image above for a ink to our Christmas promotions effective on all deliveries Nov and Dec 22 ...

Fancy a little Monday afternoon data boost?

If you need some new data. Here @ SCG we have a choice of the 3 major networks! Speak to one of our wonderful sales team today to see if we can help you out!To find out how SCG Together can help your oranisation with Mobiles,  Line and calls, Broadband, Internet, VOIP, Phone systems and IT Solutions, Contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk and we'll gladly connect you with SCG....

🖊 Insurance Insights: Inflation Series pt. 4

Again, due to the issues of demand outweighing supply, the cost of reinstating contents has risen which in turn inflates the cost of settling claims following damage to contents. Policyholders should ensure accurate valuations of specified items to avoid being disappointed when the maximum settlement is below what you would expect because of underinsuring the items at the outset. Insurers will apply an indexation on contents to ensure the sum insured is adjusted to meet the rise in claims inflat...

Banner Education Supplies 2022

Banner work with organisations to consolidate spend through developing customised procurement programmes. As a CSCBG member you can expect dedicated account management, specialised pricing on over 3,500 lines, and benefit from a complete assortment of products and services at the lowest total delivered cost.To find out more please contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk or call 01908 663958....

Each year Charities fail to claim £600m in GiftAid. Are you claiming yours?

Here’s what you need to know to claim a dozen different types, with links to everything you need 👉HMRC Charity Gift Aid Rules - Guidance On What It Is & How To Claim It, Including Declaration Forms & Small Gift Aid Scheme...

Track your Banner deliveries from start to finish with our enhanced Parcel scanning service

We’ve enhanced our parcel tracking functionality, which means that customers can now track their Banner deliveries at every stage of the journey.By logging in to our Customer Support Hub, customers can get visibility of where their parcel is, from warehouse to delivery. The improved tracking functionality is available to all parcels delivered by our in-house delivery fleet, Truline.To find out more visit - Banner Blog...

🖊 Insurance Insights: Inflation Series pt. 3

Rebuilding costs will be impacted by the rise in costs of construction materials as well as labour expenses due to labour shortages. These will increase the rebuild cost i.e. the amount it will cost to replace the exact same property including demolition, decontamination and clearance of the site, local authority restrictions on materials or construction, external works and infrastructure, and professional fees. BIBA describe the rebuild cost as “the anticipated sum, net of VAT, of a fixed pri...

Well done to our Validation Team for their hard work in September!

Want to know if you are overpaying on your gas and electricity?Get in touch. To connect with Utility Aid to discuss your energy requirements Then please access the link below and enter your organisations details to start the process.  www.utility-aid.co.uk/contactform/CSCBG...

Only 6 more sleeps until the Care Show!

Did you know this is going to be the biggest Care Show in the NEC yet?😲Don’t forget to stop by stand F93 to chat about how Mitre can help provide optimum comfort for your residents, whilst saving you money. If you're a CSCBG member don't forget to mention that so you can take benefit of the CSCBG discountWe can't wait to see you there. 👋If you haven't already, secure your free ticket here: https://www.careshow.co.uk/wel......

🖊 Insurance Insights: Inflation Series pt. 2

➡ What is index linking/indexation?Index linking is an essential tool insurers use to protect clients’ interests. The indexation applied to policies, is designed to allow for the annual effects of claims inflation, so the sum insured reflects the true value of reinstatement. One index such as the rebuild cost or the materials index, shown below, allows for the increases in costs of rebuilding a property following damage which would influence the cost of settling a claim following damage to t...

Bidfood’s 2023 Food and Drink Trends are here! 📩

In order to identify the hottest trends reshaping the out-of-home market in the coming year, we have conducted some thorough research. We are excited to share with you our 2023 Food and Drink Trends. Please click on the image above for full details...

Factors that impact the price of energy bills

In an everchanging energy market, I feel it’s only right that I share our communications with you. For the foreseeable future myself and my team will be writing articles and blogs on all things energy. Our latest piece is on Factors that impact the price of energy bills, attached is a PDF version and here is a link:Factors that affect the price of your energy billsIf you missed our last update on the Energy Bills Relief Scheme you can view it by clicking this linkEnergy Update- The 'energy bil...

"Net zero is a journey none of us have been on before... the challenge is absolutely huge"

In our latest blog, Julie Owst, Head of Sustainability and Change runs through our journey to net zero and how we plan to face the challenge head on to become a positive force for change.👉Journey to net zero – where do you start?...

🖊 Insurance Insights: Inflation Series pt. 1

It’s estimated that rebuild and replacement costs have risen 24% this year, and with many other costs increasing, organisations will want to make sure their insurance is cost-effective and covers them adequately for their most important risks. If you would like to review your insurance, then get in touch with one of our brokers.Many costs are being impacted directly or indirectly by inflationary increases. This 6 part series of posts explains why you’ll be paying more to transfer buildings a...

TradePoint Vantastic is back, and it’s been given a super charged upgrade.

Starting tomorrow 1st Oct 22 , win an E-van worth £44kWe're giving away four Peugeot e-Expert electric vans. This October we're giving away a Peugeot e-Expert electric van in association with DeWalt, and you could be in with the chance to win one, plus the charging point. You’ll be automatically entered into this month’s draw, just make sure you swipe your TradePoint card in store or are logged in to your TradePoint account online when you make a purchase online. Start saving o...

Christmas is known as the season of giving

Christmas is the season of giving and this year we are proud to say that £1 per case sold of the Premium Selection Salted Caramel & Gingerbread Puddle Cake will be donated to FareShare UK via Work for Good🎁 🎄FareShare does amazing work to help our communities, fighting against hunger and tackling food waste so go and grab this delicious festive cheesecake now to do your bit to help.  👉 BIDFOOD CHRISTMAS...

Latest Energy News - Update 23.09.2022

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Is your #mobile contract nearing its end?

Can you see the finish line for your #mobile contract nearing? Or are you a wizard in the world of tech? Regardless, as #Apple reveals the launch of the newest #iPhones it is an exciting time. #iPhone14 series is the phone of 2022, taking centre stage for all #mobilephone enthusiasts! Click here to read more:iPhone 14: Mobile Connectivity Delivering SuccessUpgrade your business to the latest #iPhone14 today by contacting us at buy@cscbg...

Market Update & Utility Aid

We understand that many CSCBG members our customers  are concerned about rising energy prices and are eagerly awaiting the full announcement from the government on what support will be offered for commercial energy users. We are expecting to see details of a budget today 23rd Sept 22 and further news next week.  Utility Aid will be holding a meeting next Wednesday where we as a company will be planning how we will continue to support and advise our new and existing customers. Check ba...