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.
In April 2019, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) reported a city council that had failed to meet tendering criteria as the organisation did not “carry out the appropriate procurement exercises on some contracts and failed to properly document others”. Breaching procurement law The council had been
Netflix star Marie Kondo has captured the attention of viewers all over the world with her “KonMari” method. The TV series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” has inspired many to transform their cluttered homes into tranquil and organised spaces. The method is “about choosing joy” and can be applied to
Many businesses will have questions around the possible implications of a ‘no-deal Brexit’ and how they can prepare for this eventuality. Therefore, drawing on our 35 years of procurement experience, BiP Solutions is pleased to announce the publication of our new factsheet, ‘Procurement after “no deal”: What buyers and suppliers need
While the outcome of two major parliamentary votes on Brexit is now clear, very little has actually changed legally – for now. A lot remains to be decided over the coming days and weeks, and various Brexit scenarios remain possible. Here we briefly outline the possibilities and what they might
The Government has released new guidance specifically aimed at those working in public procurement as to what the effect of the various possible Brexit outcomes will be for the industry. The Procurement Policy Note (PPN), ‘Preparing the UK for Leaving the EU’, sets out guidance that will be applicable as
As preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU intensify, procurement professionals should ensure they are aware of the requirements to register for an Economic Operator and Registration Identification (EORI) number. Late February’s announcement that UK businesses will be able to continue to trade with members of the GPA in the event
It has been confirmed that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for contracts from across the world after the UK leaves the European Union. In the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, the UK will join the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) as an independent member, as confirmed by the
A new report has revealed that 63% of organisations have a designated cyber security lead and 60% say they have stricter controls in place than previously with regard to monitoring, handling and processing data. Public and third sectors are investing in cyber security The survey, which was compiled by
The latest market focus report by BiP Solutions “Challenges and Opportunities for Local Government Procurement in a Digital World” discusses why digital transformation remains a major priority for local government. Local government takes on digital transformation Editor of the report Sandra Peet states that: “Across local government today, digital transformation
The latest market focus report by BiP Solutions “Challenges and Opportunities for Local Government Procurement in a Digital World” reveals that the biggest barrier to successful procurement is the lack of internal understanding of ‘business need’. Challenges and Opportunities for Local Government Procurement in a Digital World 124 organisations
Last September, we wrote about how the procurement process could change after Brexit. Five months on, much remains unknown as the UK parliament has voted against Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Our parent company, BiP Solutions, has released a helpful factsheet ‘Procurement: Deal or No Deal’, which outlines what
In a recent article by Computer Weekly, the online publication claims that “cyber security can and must be strengthened through public procurements”. Their findings have been based on a report by The Kosciuszko Institute. Tackling Cyber Security Challenges Moving forward, public sector organisations must be proactive rather than reactive
