Category Archives: 2011

CBI sets out public procurement reform proposals

Business group outlines seven steps for government to “get procurement right”.

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Retail collaboration on target for waste cut

UK grocery sector slashed food and drink waste by 3 per cent in 2010 – close to 2012’s target of 4 per cent.

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EU revises public procurement thresholds

There has been a small rise in the limit at which contracts have to be advertised by contracting authorities.

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Hasbro publishes list of core suppliers

The makers of Mr Potato Head have released details on their core third party vendors and factories to make their supply chain more transparent.

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Highest purchasing salaries on offer in financial services

Procurement salaries in the financial services sector rise by 5 per cent, while the rest of the market remains static.

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After 13 years and £1.1 billion, MoD fails to deliver armoured vehicles

MPs blame “indecisive and over-ambitious” specifications for failure to provide new armoured vehicles for the military.

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Architects call for procurement guidance from Scottish Government

Overly complex PQQs are leading to a “generation of architectural talent to be squandered” according to the president of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.

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Companies at risk of human rights abuse complicity

Violations in certain countries could implicate organisations that fail to analyse potential risks.

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£125 million to develop UK manufacturing supply chain

Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness.

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£125 million to develop UK manufacturing supply chain

Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness.

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