Category Archives: Public sector

The city’s elected mayor wants to use procurement to “generate jobs and growth”, as the City Council transforms its purchasing.

The chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, told the Lib Dem Autumn conference the government is taking action to stop firms that avoid their tax obligations winning public contracts.

Public spending cuts and delays to a new government framework could mean consultancies decide to focus on projects outside the public sector.

The Home Affairs Committee has also called on private security firm G4S to waive its £57 million management fee, after it failed to meet requirements of its Olympic security contract.

Procurement staff from two local authorities have produced a guide for suppliers explaining how to bid for deals.