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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. 

How to Use Market Analytics to Improve Your Procurement Process

Market analytics is the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data about the market in order to make informed decisions. It can be used to improve the procurement process in a number of ways, including: Identifying new suppliers and products Comparing prices and quality Negotiating better contracts Managing risk Making

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How to Manage Low Value Contracts Effectively

Low-value contracts are public sector tenders that fall below threshold* – the amount at which procurement contracts must be published on digital platforms. The UK government is pushing for more low-value contracts to encourage SMEs to join the public sector and take advantage of government tenders that are far simpler

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How to Comply with the Procurement Reform Act

The Public Procurement Bill is scheduled to come into effect in October 2024. This gives those who work with government bodies in the public sector plenty of time to learn the ins and outs of the new legislation. To aid this process, government departments will give public procurement buyers and

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G Cloud 13: Everything You Need to Know

G Cloud 13 is the latest iteration of the UK Government’s digital procurement framework. It is designed to make it easier for public sector organisations to buy cloud-based computing services from accredited suppliers. This article provides a comprehensive overview of G Cloud 13, including: What it is and how it

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How to measure the success of eSourcing Initiatives

Discover practical ways to measure the success of eSourcing initiatives through procurement efficiency, supplier relations, and cost saving. Elevate your strategies with expert insights, ensuring lasting excellence in your procurement journey.    It’s great that more and more businesses are adopting eSourcing strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of

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How an eSourcing platform can help implement the changes from the Procurement Reform Act

Navigate the UK procurement Reform Act changes seamlessly with an efficient eSourcing platform. Discover how to leverage technology for effortless implementation. Learn how to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and optimise procurement strategies. Empower your organisation with insights into how to embrace positive transformation and stay ahead of the ever-evolving procurement

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The benefits of eAuctions for procurement and how to use them effectively

Discover the benefits of eAuctions for procurement and how to use their benefits for cost-effective sourcing and supplier collaboration. Explore how to leverage this dynamic tool to elevate your organisation’s procurement processes. EAuctions are gaining traction in the public procurement market. They’re being recognised for their efficiency, which not only

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How To Ensure Transparency & Fairness in the eSourcing Process

Ensure eSourcing integrity with transparency and fairness. Discover strategies for equitable supplier selection, streamlined evaluations, and ethical procurement. Gain insights on fostering trust, compliance, and optimal outcomes. Elevate your sourcing approach through proven methods that promote transparency and fairness.    The procurement process is under increasing scrutiny as buyers and

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How to Integrate eSourcing with Other Procurement Technologies & Systems

Discover how to efficiently integrate eSourcing with other procurement technologies and systems. Gain insight into how to successfully integrate eSourcing to optimise your procurement strategies in a modern landscape.  ESourcing has been around for nearly 20 years and in that time it’s evolved into the sophisticated, streamlined, and technologically advanced

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The impact procurement reform will have on eSourcing

Explore the influence of UK procurement reform on eSourcing. Gain valuable insights into evolving strategies, tools, and practices. Discover how procurement reform will navigate changes for optimised procurement in the digital age.  The much-anticipated Procurement Bill is still months away from being enacted, but buyers are being encouraged to start

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Leveraging Data Analytics in eSourcing for Better Decision-Making

Discover the power of data analytics in eSourcing for informed decision-making. Elevate procurement strategies through leveraging analytics to make smarter, data-driven eSourcing decisions.  Data is everywhere. Some are useful, some less so. There are places where data is everything. One of those places is in business and one of the

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