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.
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
Change often occurs when your organisation least expects it – and whether it is ready for it or not. For anything to evolve, change must happen, so it is important that your organisation is proactive and prepared for change. Change management is all about finding a new and better way
If a construction buyer identifies a recurring need but may not yet be wholly clear about the full extent of what is required, it may publish a Framework Agreement. We explore what a framework agreement in construction is below. What is a framework agreement? Framework agreements are commonly set up
We are pleased to confirm that our service has a place on the G-Cloud 11 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
According to 55% of respondents to a survey of procurement professionals within the 2019 Procurement Trends Report, produced by Fusion21, financial constraints had the greatest influence on procurement decisions. As they say time is money, your procurement team is a valuable resource, therefore it’s better to do things as efficiently
