Category Archives: Purchasing

NI waste tender cancelled over legal fears

A public body tendering for waste services on behalf of councils in Northern Ireland has terminated the procurement process following a legal challenge.

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Treasury urged to provide ‘consistency’ in government spending

The National Audit Office has criticised the government’s current budgeting system for failing to encourage departments to work together to identify best value for money.

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Nutriset to invest a further $5.8 million in supporting sustainable food production in Africa

A franchisee project that supports local economies across Africa through procurement and employment is to increase production in famine stricken areas.

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Plymouth University collaborates to launch supply chain degree

The University has worked with Supply Solutions to develop a supply chain management degree to launch in January 2013.

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Firms choose range of locations to outsource payroll

Cost reduction, better management control and spreading risk is driving companies in Europe and North America to outsource payroll services to multiple countries.

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John Lewis Partnership on target to cut emissions

The retail group says educating its buying teams has placed the company on track to cut carbon dioxide by 15 per cent by 2020.

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Better deals raise pub firm’s spirits

Spirit Pub Company has achieved better deals from smaller breweries by offering marketing opportunities in return.

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Review urges World Bank to support developing nation vendors

The financial institution should change its procurement guidelines so suppliers in developing countries have a better chance to win contracts, according to Eurodad.

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Treasury ignores advice on major projects

A report by MPs has called for stronger links between the Treasury and Major Projects Authority, having “long been concerned” the body’s warnings have been ignored.

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Supply chain and IT teams fail to collaborate on security

The Information Security Forum found more than 70 per cent of firms are concerned about information security requirements at suppliers.

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