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Category Archives: News
SA government warns over bogus BBBEE certificates
The Department of Trade and Industry in South Africa has urged buyers to beware of fake certificates claiming BBBEE compliance.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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Just three weeks to book your place at the CIPS SM Awards
Join your fellow professionals to celebrate a year of excellence in the procurement and supply profession.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Latin America sees surge in hotel rates
Cities across the region have seen the strongest growth in room rates, while prices across the Eurozone have fallen or remained flat.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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North Tyneside outsources business services in £200 million deal
The local authority has selected Balfour Beatty Living Places as its preferred bidder for a 10-year contract to provide council services, including procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Olympic Games can provide logistics legacy
Initiatives adopted during the London 2012 Olympics, such as nighttime deliveries, could become standard practice for transportation firms.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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New Zealand to join WTO Government Procurement Agreement
The country’s government has announced its intention to become a member of the reciprocal global deal that opens access to public sector contracts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Demand for gold falls by 10 per cent
The technology sector is looking to use cheaper, alternative metals and get more use from the materials it purchases.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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DWP must boost risk management on health test contract
The National Audit Office said the Department for Work and Pensions has improved its governance of the deal, but needs to do more to address shortcomings.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Procurement guidelines for NHS commissioners published
It will be left up to those commissioning NHS services to decide if it is necessary to advertise contracts to achieve best value, according to a consultation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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New South Wales government aims to save $1 billion with procurement reform
The Australian state government has agreed to implement recommendations from an audit to make significant savings.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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