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Category Archives: Purchasing
Public procurement reform is too slow, industry warns
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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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P&G makes sustainable pulp procurement pledge
The consumer goods manufacturer has announced by 2015 all the pulp it buys to make tissues, baby care and feminine hygiene products will be certified as sustainable, with help from the WWF.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Improving dialogue is the goal of supplier evaluation
The ultimate objective of supplier evaluation is two-way communication, according to Willy De Beucker, head of procurement non metals at Metallo.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Vodafone and MTS Russia explain collaborative procurement strategy
Senior buyers from both firms have said the benefits of working together have outweighed the challenges they faced to make the alliance work.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Prison tenders produce cost savings model
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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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NHS procurement policies need a ‘radical overhaul’
The health service’s purchasing processes are “unhelpful, bordering on obstructive” according to a report compiled by a cross-sector panel of experts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Create an apprenticeship for every £1 million spent
MPs on the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee call for an apprenticeship to be created for every £1 million spent through public procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Buyers downbeat over impact of air passenger duty
Purchasers believe the tax is “out of kilter” with the rest of Europe, but just see it as a cost of doing business.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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African infrastructure could hold back success of FastJet
Poor connectivity between trade areas means the launch of a new low-cost airline in Africa may have a limited impact for travel buyers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Travel
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Living wage requirement would not breach EU rules
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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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