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Category Archives: Public sector
Crossrail to train suppliers in business information modelling
The London rail project is to establish an academy for contractors to learn how to use the technology, which will cut risks, increase safety and reduce errors.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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SA public protector to investigate housing tender complaints
The South African government watchdog will examine allegations that tenders were awarded inappropriately and contractors blacklisted unfairly.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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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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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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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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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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Shared services recoup costs in two years
Local authorities that collaborate to share services get their money back through savings generated with no drop in the quality of service, according to a report.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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DCLG lowers spend data threshold to £250
The Department for Communities and Local Government is to publish all its information on spending above £250 to boost transparency.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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