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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. 

Tender Process Explained

The tendering process is extremely complex and can sometimes be complicated. We have created a buyer’s guide to procurement which explains the tender process. From understanding procurement regulations to managing contracts, we cover some of the most important information around public sector procurement. Getting started Public procurement is in the

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Brexit positioning statement – October 2019

The situation around Brexit remains fluid. The EU has agreed to a ‘flextension’ – extending the deadline for the UK’s exit from the EU to 31st January, but with an option for ‘exit day’ to be brought forward if a deal is ratified before then. However, the upcoming UK general

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Getting to grips with cyber security and compliance

The age of Big Data and cyber security is here, and with it comes both opportunity and risk for procurement. Many public sector organisations have automated their procurement processes using eProcurement solutions, and in most cases this has been accomplished safely. However, in some cases mistakes can slip through the

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eProcurement 101: Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)

Technology has enabled the public sector to purchase more efficiently using bespoke software. To stay compliant with Regulation 22 and to gain flexibility during the procurement process, many public sector buyers are choosing to procure using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). We explore the many ways your organisation can use

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October Brexit Round-Up

With the UK still scheduled to leave the EU on 31st October, the status of negotiations within the EU parliament will be closely watched over the coming days. Today (14th October), the Queen’s Speech to open the new session of the UK Parliament is expected to outline further the Government’s plans

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eProcurement 101: One year on from Regulation 22

One year has passed since the introduction of Regulation 22. Last year, Delta eSourcing gave guidance on how the law around communication with regard to public contracts was changing. From 18 October 2018, under Regulation 22 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, all public sector organisations must, by law,  make

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Brexit Update: September 2019

Brexit has dominated the news over the past three years, and this shows no signs of abating.  The current deadline for the UK to exit the European Union (EU) is 31 October, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been categorical in his position that the UK will leave the European

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COUP2019: Mission accomplished!

Lift off… Anne McKinnon and David McKenna of Delta eSourcing’s sales team transported themselves to this year’s Conference on University Purchasing (COUP) event on 4 and 5 September. The conference provides a unique opportunity for Heads of Procurement, Category Managers and buyers from across the UK to meet with colleagues

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Delta eSourcing: an official G-Cloud 11 supplier

We are pleased to confirm that our service has secured 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

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How will the future of UK construction affect procurement professionals?

The UK construction sector has a major impact on communities across the country. Not only does the sector provide large numbers of high-skilled, well-paid jobs, it creates thousands of supply chain opportunities every year. In 2018, the government published a ‘Construction Sector Deal’ that will: “Continue to use public sector

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Growth predicted for the social housing sector

Delta eSourcing works closely with housing authorities across the country, supporting many to grow their procurement strategy. The annual Glenigan Construction Forecast for 2019-2020 predicts improvement for the public housing sector and with optimism in the air now is a prime time for your organisation to consider an effective contract

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GDPR Compliant Contract Management Software

Ahead of GDPR last May, public sector organisations faced a range of challenges to ensure that the software and third-party services they use were compliant. One year on, this is still incredibly important and begs the question, is it time for your organisation to consider Delta eSourcing’s contract management software?  

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