Category Archives: Public sector

EC sets 2016 as deadline for e-procurement

The European Commission has announced that all public sector authorities will have to carry out their purchasing electronically within the next four years.

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MPs identify ‘tension’ in procurement savings priorities

The government must make it clearer where it wants buyers to make economies of scale and where they should buy locally, the Public Accounts Committee has said.

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Government publishes details of procurement ‘pipelines’

Information about £70 billion of potential future contract opportunities have been made available by the UK government so suppliers can build capability.

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Government tightens controls on departmental spending

New approach will reward good fiscal management and punish bad, according to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.

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Government tightens controls on departmental spending

New approach will reward good fiscal management and punish bad, according to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.

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Local procurement to boost South African drug industry

The South African government is finalising a list of 70 pharmaceutical products designated for local procurement.

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Local procurement to boost South African drug industry

The South African government is finalising a list of 70 pharmaceutical products designated for local procurement.

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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.

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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.

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Impact of increased public data disclosure must be examined

The case for making more details available of public spending is strong, but the costs and benefits must be established, the National Audit Office believes.

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