Category Archives: Public sector

CBI calls for commercial approach to attract investment

The CBI has urged the government to reshape how UK infrastructure is managed to draw new sources of funding

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Yorkshire construction consultancy framework awarded

A £290 million framework agreement for consultancy services to the construction sector has been made available to public and third sector organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber.

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CIPS and Cabinet Office to boost procurement best practice

The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to agree to work more closely together to promote the profession in the public sector.

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RIBA publishes public procurement recommendations

The architect’s professional body believes reform of bureaucratic purchasing processes can stimulate economic growth.

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Government calls for joint energy purchasing

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published guidance for organisations looking to establish energy buying ‘collectives’.

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NAVCA signs up to local government procurement pledge

The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has turned down the Cabinet Office’s procurement pledge because it focuses too much on multi-million pound contracts.

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Union urges public sector to buy UK-made cars

“It is outrageous that 72 per cent of police vehicles are built outside the UK,” says Unite national officer Roger Maddison.

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Groceries adjudicator needs ‘parachute powers’

Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers.

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Groceries adjudicator needs ‘parachute powers’

Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers.

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Call for government to take action on green buying

MPs and business leaders urge government to take “exemplary action” to stimulate demand for sustainable goods and services.

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