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.
We are pleased to confirm that our service has a place on the G-Cloud 12 framework. Delta eSourcing is an official supplier and, having first secured a place on the UK Government framework when it was G-Cloud 7 in November 2015, our team has a proven track record of providing
Ethics is increasingly important throughout the procurement industry and the entire supply chain. Two of the most pressing issues affecting UK public procurement are social value and ethical supply chains. These themes have the potential to reshape how procurement is practised across the country as the UK is introducing new
Public procurement has never had a higher profile. The realisation of the savings that can be achieved from well-run procurement exercises has seen the importance of procurement strategy elevated. This blog provides a guide to the procurement cycle and discusses some of the key considerations that should be made throughout
Delta is shining the spotlight on one of the most useful procurement tools – the Dynamic Purchasing System or DPS throughout September! Get to know DPS better with our “Did you know?” blog. New suppliers can join anytime A survey of public sector organisations by the Local Government Association
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
