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.
The NHS spends over £1 billion every three days, and procurement has a crucial role to play in making the organisation more efficient. Although this spend presents a huge opportunity for NHS procurement professionals and supplying organisations to work together, the system and processes around NHS procurement can be complex.
7th November is a notable day for businesses around the world and yet a great many businesses may never have heard of it. International Project Management Day is an annual event to recognise the hard work of project managers and project teams and the integral role they play in successful
Zero Tasking Day has become an annual event in the calendar when people are encouraged to give themselves some much deserved ‘me time’, encouraging rest, relaxation and a noticeable lack of work. Delta drives efficient working by eliminating unnecessary processes that do nothing more than grind your procurement processes to
With the European Union having confirmed a delay to the UK’s departure from the EU, 31 October no longer marks ‘exit day.’ The so-called ‘flextension’ defers Brexit until the end of January, unless a deal is ratified before then. With the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement accepted in principle by Parliament, and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
