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The Procurement Act 2023 has been enacted, but public sector buyers and suppliers have a grace period to get used to the changes the Act brings. There are new procurement methods and a tendering process to get used to, along with related best practices that must become second nature. One

A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is one of several public sector procurement methods. It’s similar to a framework in that suppliers must be pre-approved before they can join the system, but there are two features that distinguishes a dynamic purchasing system from a framework: 1) Suppliers can join the purchasing

Procurement in the public sector is evolving and like most other industries, evolution leads to digital solutions and cloud-based services. As a result, procurement processes are increasingly streamlined and cost-efficient. The simplified systems help the government reach its overarching objective of increasing the number of businesses, especially SMEs, that compete

To ensure the new Procurement Act remains true to its purpose (to make it easier for SMEs to participate in the public sector), the Government has developed a new Central Digital Platform (CDP). From now on, all contracting authorities must publish contract notices directly to the digital platform. Alternatively, they

Even more specifically, it only offers cloud-based services, but the number of services available is astounding. The G-Cloud framework boasts over 40,000 cloud services and over 5000 suppliers. Cloud-based computing is the cornerstone of the G-Cloud platform. The types of cloud technology available encompass everything from Infrastructure as a Service

One of the advantages of Brexit is the simplification of the complex public procurement process. Buyers and suppliers across the UK heaved a sigh of relief. However, cutting ties left some gaps and areas of uncertainty in procurement that needed to be dealt with. You see, EU regulations governing procurement

The supply chain is the single most important component in procurement. The entire procurement process rests on efficient supply chain management (SCM), which covers the cycle from raw materials to delivery of goods and services. It goes beyond that, however, and includes things like buyers’ feedback and performance analysis, evaluation

G-Cloud (Government-Cloud) is a framework developed to make procurement easier for both buyers and sellers in the public sector. In essence, it facilitates agreements between government contracting authorities and suppliers.  The thing to note about G-Cloud is that it focuses solely on cloud-based services. So, you can publish a contract

Discover how the Competitive Flexible Procedure can transform your procurement approach. Contact us for guidance on implementing this innovative method.   The Procurement Act 2023 might only come into effect in October 2024, but public sector buyers and suppliers should already be familiarising themselves with the new procurement rules and

Don’t let supply chain disruptions derail your business. Contact us for a comprehensive supply chain risk assessment and tailored solutions for Delta.   If there’s one thing that everyone in procurement knows, it’s that supply chains have inherent risks. It just takes a wrinkle in a subcontractor’s operations to generate

Discover how Delta eSourcing can revolutionize your market engagement processes. Book a demo or contact us to see how we can optimize your procurement outcomes. Market engagement is one of the most critical tasks in public procurement. But for marketing engagement to succeed, you need a clear market engagement strategy

Contract management is a fairly simple concept. It ensures that all parties adhere to the terms within the contract agreement. On a deeper level, procurement process management encompasses everything from inception and negotiation to renewal and termination, as well as maximising value, reducing risks, and making business processes more efficient.