Category Archives: Public sector

A joint project between public sector organisations in Bedfordshire was among the winning entries at this year’s Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government awards.

Category management will improve “fragmented” public sector procurement, despite its implementation currently causing controversy in local government.

A complete redesign of the way public bodies procure is needed, according to Chris White.

A survey by the CBI has found suppliers believe the UK government’s plans to reform public purchasing are strong, but need to be backed up by more action.

The competition to provide prison services has led to the development of a joint public and private sector model which will now be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales.

The health service’s purchasing processes are “unhelpful, bordering on obstructive” according to a report compiled by a cross-sector panel of experts.

Lawyers have told SM a requirement for suppliers to pay staff a living wage would not fall foul of European purchasing regulations provided that bidders are treated fairly.

The National Audit Office has found 12 out of 14 projects at Sellafield nuclear facility have failed to meet deadlines, and three have seen costs increase by more than 10 per cent.