Category Archives: Purchasing

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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Companies at risk of human rights abuse complicity

Violations in certain countries could implicate organisations that fail to analyse potential risks.

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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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Greater oversight of social care provision necessary

Local authorities and the Department of Health should do more to monitor the financial health of care home providers.

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Inefficient marketing spend costs firms £615 million

More than three quarters of buyers at Europe’s top 500 firms think their companies could buy marketing products and services more effectively.

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News focus: Elusive data

A lack of spend data is like “buyers trying to drive blindfolded”. Angeline Albert explores why this problem persists and what can be done about it.

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