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One of the primary reasons for the Procurement Act 2023 is the simplification of the public sector procurement process for all stakeholders, but with a special focus on SMEs and increasing their participation in the market. There’s a lot to be gained by increasing the number of SMEs in public

There is an ongoing mission to make public sector procurement as straightforward as possible for contracting authorities and suppliers. eSourcing tools, including advanced eSourcing software, play a significant role in this process because they boast a growing array of features that manage contracts and suppliers, facilitate communication, collaboration, and innovation,

February 24, 2025, is a momentous day for public sector procurement. It’s the day the Procurement Act 2023 finally goes live. It’s been a long build-up, which is actually great because it’s given public procurement stakeholders time to understand the changes in the new Act, and how they affect their

G-Cloud has been a game-changer for public sector buyers. It’s a procurement framework that makes it easier to buy and sell cloud-based services. G-Cloud 13 was a pivotal framework that simplified the procurement process for public sector organisations in the UK, providing a centralised marketplace for accessing and procuring digital

There’s no argument that selecting the right supplier for your contract is the most important part of the procurement process. It’s the whole point of the procurement process. Buyers must be 100% certain that the suppliers they choose are completely reliable and more than capable of delivering the contract.  Now,

Solid business relationships are the foundation for long-term growth and success. This is just as true for public sector procurement as the private sector. One could argue that it’s more important given the need for trust, transparency, compliance, collaboration, and innovation in public services. Good supplier relationships, especially with key

In the competitive public procurement market, social value can be the difference between winning and losing a contract. This is all good and well, but there are some who struggle with the definition of social value, and even more seem to struggle with how to measure social value to prove

The public procurement market isn’t exactly saturated with suppliers, but it is pretty crowded and competition is tough. Suppliers must have something that makes them stand out and differentiates them from their competitors. This unique value proposition must align with each government entity’s priorities – and here’s the kicker; those

Contract management is an essential part of the public sector tendering process. Choosing the best contract management software enables contracting authorities to monitor contracts with all their suppliers, ensuring that terms and conditions are being adhered to and that all parties are carrying out their responsibilities. In fact, effective contract

United we stand. Divided we fall. That’s a great way to summarise the importance of buyer-supplier relationships in business world and public sector procurement. Buyers and suppliers who work together achieve much more than either working alone. Collaboration like this has many benefits, including: Enhanced innovation Sharing expert knowledge can

Did you know that in 2023, procurement framework agreements in the public sector amounted to £31.6 billion? That’s a significant investment. One that’s well worth pursuing for buyers and suppliers in the public sector. In essence, public sector framework agreements are a relatively quick and easy way for contracting authorities

Procurement reform in the UK, via the new Procurement Act 2023, is shaking up public sector procurement. While there are many changes, the most significant are simplifying and streamlining procurement processes. We have Brexit to thank for this simplification because it enabled the UK government to repeal “over 350 individual