Category Archives: Purchasing

South Africa proposes simplified procurement laws

Reforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders.

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South Africa proposes simplified procurement laws

Reforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders.

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Ofgem wants power to tackle misleading energy brokers

The energy regulator has proposed reforms to strengthen the support available to corporate energy buyers.

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’50 in 250′ campaign to support social enterprise sourcing

Major companies sign up for drive to encourage firms to award contracts to social enterprises.

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Pill paucity prompts parliamentary probe

MPs are to investigate why pharmacists are having so much difficulty sourcing prescription drugs.

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Irish buyers not focused on being green

The priority to cut costs means companies in Ireland are making fewer procurement decisions based on sustainability.

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Public procurements get 120-day deadline

The UK government aims to speed up public purchasing by giving buyers a limited period in which to complete the tendering process.

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Public procurements get 120-day deadline

The UK government aims to speed up public purchasing by giving buyers a limited period in which to complete the tendering process.

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Finance wants more control over procurement in 2012

The profession’s success this year will mean more oversight, but also an increase in responsibility, it has been predicted.

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Finance wants more control over procurement in 2012

The profession’s success this year will mean more oversight, but also an increase in responsibility, it has been predicted.

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