Category Archives: Public sector

Surrey slashes £27 million with cost-cutting deals

Partnership approach with suppliers puts local authority on course to hit £30 million savings target.

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CBI sets out public procurement reform proposals

Business group outlines seven steps for government to “get procurement right”.

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EU revises public procurement thresholds

There has been a small rise in the limit at which contracts have to be advertised by contracting authorities.

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After 13 years and £1.1 billion, MoD fails to deliver armoured vehicles

MPs blame “indecisive and over-ambitious” specifications for failure to provide new armoured vehicles for the military.

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Architects call for procurement guidance from Scottish Government

Overly complex PQQs are leading to a “generation of architectural talent to be squandered” according to the president of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.

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£125 million to develop UK manufacturing supply chain

Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness.

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£125 million to develop UK manufacturing supply chain

Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness.

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Housing alliance targets social benefits

A collaboration between three organisations in the social housing sector aims to help SMEs win work and boost employment and training.

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Housing alliance targets social benefits

A collaboration between three organisations in the social housing sector aims to help SMEs win work and boost employment and training.

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London NHS Trusts outsource buying to BMI

Private hospital operator plans to take on medical consumable procurement for four trusts with more expected to follow.

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