Category Archives: Public sector

Procurement and commissioning teams often lack the commercial savvy, said the CBI.

The Cabinet Office’s latest business plan details current purchasing reforms and when they are expected to be completed.

The majority of police forces bought mobile phones and PDAs through their own measures, despite a central contract being in place and in some cases reported getting better deals.

Research had found less than a third of buyers in the sector share their sustainability information with their supply base.

But MPs raise serious concerns that plans to outsource some police functions are not significantly clear.