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Category Archives: Purchasing
UN launches sustainable procurement initiative at Earth Summit
Scheme to use public sector procurement to boost sustainability has already been adopted by 30 governments and institutions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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UN launches sustainable procurement initiative at Earth Summit
Scheme to use public sector procurement to boost sustainability has already been adopted by 30 governments and institutions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Lack of finance means auto suppliers miss expansion chance
Lending conditions have worsened for more than a quarter of suppliers, leaving them unable to take advantage of increased UK manufacturing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Virgin Active saves £150,000 with e-procurement
Gym operator saves money on stationery, water treatment and towels by using e-sourcing and e-auctions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Virgin Active saves £150,000 with e-procurement
Gym operator saves money on stationery, water treatment and towels by using e-sourcing and e-auctions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Offshore wind investment benefits from greater competition
A new approach to funding has boosted competition for licenses, but the scheme needs fine-tuning, according to the National Audit Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Offshore wind investment benefits from greater competition
A new approach to funding has boosted competition for licenses, but the scheme needs fine-tuning, according to the National Audit Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Collaborative procurement could save schools £400m
The Schools’ Buying Club has reported that £400 million a year could be saved by using a single framework agreement for resources.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Shared services to ‘become the norm’ in Whitehall
UK government’s civil service reform aims to boost the use of shared service centres, with the CBI calling for local authorities to share with neighbours.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Government aims to save millions on nursery milk
Savings achieved through efficient buying could mean more milk for children under proposals to reform the Nursery Milk Scheme.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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