Delta’s blog covers the latest procurement news, regulatory insights, sector-specific guidance, and platform updates.
Topics include the Procurement Act 2023 (now in effect), eSourcing best practices, and thought leadership from across the procurement profession.
Throughout September we are shining the spotlight on one of the most useful procurement tools – the Dynamic Purchasing System or DPS! We are starting the month by hosting a free webinar that will give buyers insight into creating a successful DPS and advise on what procurement scenarios are best
Public sector organisations rely on global supply chains. Governments across the world procure goods and services from suppliers with complex and far-reaching supply chains. Because of the scale and scope of public procurement, governments and public bodies should weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of operating with a global supply
Transparency in the public sector is a must, so government bodies must be fair, honest, and professional in the way they choose suppliers and in any dealings with them. The public sector procurement arena encourages free and open competition and value for money, in line with internationally and nationally agreed
The education sector has been one of the most significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The need first for lockdown and then for ongoing social distancing closed all education establishments and it is becoming clear that, for the foreseeable future, schools, colleges and universities will not be able to go
Public sector bodies, now more than ever before, understand that cost and quality are only a part of the overall package, and not only do they need to be seen to be doing more in the community, but they need to follow through on it to satisfy an increasingly savvy
It is important to realise that the need for strong contract management on non-essential contracts still exists during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This blog considers some of the steps contracting authorities can implement, including better communication with contractors, providing supplier relief, and giving the supply base more responsibility for ensuring
In such challenging times, public procurement has never had a higher profile. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause concern for buyers, suppliers and other stakeholders, it is important to recognise that procurement has never played a more important role in bringing businesses and communities together In recent years procurement
Public sector organisations have a responsibility to procure effectively and drive maximum value from every contract that they award. Effective contract management, ideally using a contract management tool, means that your organisation can stay in control and gain visibility of your suppliers’ activity across the entire contract lifecycle. Learn more
The Coronavirus crisis means that procurement is facing very challenging times. To help buyers across the UK public sector, we will be looking at the use of Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems, as quicker routes to market for buyers during the current Coronavirus crisis, and the key issues to
With more than 35 years’ experience in procurement, we know a thing or two about how eProcurement systems work. Public services are funded by the taxpayer and therefore, public sector organisations have a duty to guarantee that the money it spends is spent well. Aside from cost savings, public sector
During this uncertain time, it is more important than ever that buyers can easily navigate the challenges that are facing them: ensuring they can work effectively, compliantly and responsively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment. Delta eSourcing is delighted to host a webinar in association with our BiP Solutions sister
The current outbreak of COVID-19 is having a significant impact on both the public and private sectors. Procurement is being affected, especially by sudden pressing requirements for items such as PPE, which may mean that public sector bodies will have to use accelerated procedures to meet these urgent needs. In
