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Category Archives: Public sector
‘Torturous’ procurement rules, ‘choking off’ savings
“Ridiculous” purchasing regulations and “ludicrously low” threshold values are denying local authorities the opportunity to save money, the Local Government Association has claimed.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Branson rails over West Coast Main Line bid process
The entrepreneur said it would be “extremely unlikely” his company would bid for a rail franchise again as the current process is “too costly and uncertain”, after Virgin Trains loses its contract to rival FirstGroup.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Scottish government consults on procurement reforms
The devolved administration wants to hear from procurement professionals regarding its proposals to use public purchasing to boost jobs and the economy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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PAC calls for resignations over banknote procurement
The Kenyan Public Accounts Committee has called for the resignation of the transport minister and governor of the Central Bank following a report into contracts to print currency.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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‘Think small and focused’ when writing an RFP
This is among the five best practices highlighted in a report that purchasers should employ when preparing an request for proposal for a tender process.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Purchasing
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UK government aims to save £20 billion a year by 2015
Minister Francis Maude admits meeting the target won’t be easy, but says it is the right thing to do as he announces £5.5 billion efficiencies made in the past year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Six London authorities hope to save £6 million through IT database deal
This system not only cuts our running costs but improves our systems, reduces paperwork and makes it easier for our suppliers to do business with us. Councillor Paul McGlone, lead member for finance at Lambeth Council.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Technology
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Procurement of broadband upgrade is non-competitive, say Lords
The UK government’s strategy to implement broadband across the country risks shutting out smaller contractors, according to a committee of peers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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‘More troops should have been used from start’ for Olympics security
Contracting the armed forces in the first instance could have avoided problems with the London 2012 security contract, an academic has said.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Purchasing
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Public sector unprepared for supply chain problems
Just 6 per cent of public sector leaders think supply chain disruption will affect their organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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