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Congratulations to our Customer Services team! - 08/05/2017

We're really proud to announce that a number of our colleagues have been shortlisted as finalists in the upcoming South West Contact Centre Awards.

Important Safety Notice - Product Recall - The Consortium Branded Colouring Pens - 07/06/2016

It has come to our attention that a number of the Colouring Pens we supply have not been compliant with the required safety standard we would expect. The required standard is BS7272-1:2008. This standard governs the specifications for Safety Caps for Writing and Marking Instruments which dictates the amount of airflow that passes through the cap.

Important Safety Notice: The Consortium Branded Handwriting Pen - 16/09/2014

It has come to our attention that a number of The Consortium branded 'handwriting pens' we supply have not been compliant with the required safety standard we would expect.

Staff jump for joy after completing charity skydive - 12/09/2014

Last weekend saw the final member of a group of team-spirited staff leap from a plane for The Consortium's nominated charity of the year, Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

The Consortium is now part of Smiths News plc - 26/04/2012

The Consortium is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by Smiths News plc. The change of ownership will significantly strengthen the company and enhance the opportunities...

The Consortium acquires West Mercia Supplies - 20/04/2012

The Consortium for Purchasing & Distribution Limited, has announced the acquisition of West Mercia Supplies (WMS)