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GeM – the online store for HE and FE

eMarketplace and contracts repository for Higher and Further Education sectors offering sector negotiated and approved contracts.

The Keepers Registry

information about the archiving arrangements for electronic journals.

University of London Computer Centre

Services include hosted Moodle VLE, business systems, infrastructure services and digital preservation.

Shared Data Centre Space

Shared data centre space for research and education, connected by the high speed Janet network.

Cloud Services for Education Agreements

Includes exclusive amendments and due diligence on contractual documents for Microsoft Office 365. We are also preparing to offer due diligence on Google Apps.

Model letter of agreement – equipment loans

Model letter of agreement for equipment loans between institutions, developed jointly by Cambridge University and the Association of University Practitioners.

Dropbox for Teams

Cloud-based storage service to sync teamwork across all devices. We are negotiating a special price for the research and education sector.

Janet products and services

Janet provides advice, services and brokerage for networking, cloud, collaboration and connectivity.
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VAT exemption for cost sharing groups: new guidance from Hefce

HEFCE has published guidance on VAT exemption for cost sharing groups delivering shared services. It includes illustrative examples of cost sharing groups and alternative delivery structures.

Working for a smarter, stronger sector: efficiency and effectiveness in higher education progress report...

Progress report on efficiency and effectiveness in higher education - Universities UK November 2013