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Category Archives: News
Review urges World Bank to support developing nation vendors
The financial institution should change its procurement guidelines so suppliers in developing countries have a better chance to win contracts, according to Eurodad.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Treasury ignores advice on major projects
A report by MPs has called for stronger links between the Treasury and Major Projects Authority, having “long been concerned” the body’s warnings have been ignored.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Rescue services told: ‘team-up to improve’
Fire and rescue services need to “rigorously” improve procurement practices to ensure they are getting better value for money.
Purchasers happy to work together
Most buyers would work with another firm to get a better deal, even if it is a competitor.
Conservatives want a spending Google
Government spending will be accountable and visible, if legislation proposed by the Conservatives becomes law.
India tops destination list
India is still the best location for offshoring services, according to a new report.
Call for African governments to collaborate on procurement reform
Countries should work together and pool systems to develop more efficient and transparent public services, says the Commonwealth Public Procurement Network.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Defence secretary claims retired officers ‘have no influence’
The Ministry of Defence is launching an investigation after a newspaper exposed retired military officers offering to use their position to help companies win deals.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Sustainability is bread and butter to food and drink firms
Almost a third of medium-sized firms in the sector have fully embedded sustainability goals into their supply chain.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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