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With the Procurement Act 2023 now in force since February, local authorities across the UK are navigating a new era of public procurement. The legislation has not only redefined how councils buy goods and services but has also unlocked a more agile, outcomes-focused, and socially driven approach to contracting. The

A Transformational Moment for NHS Procurement The landscape of NHS procurement is changing. With the Procurement Act 2023 now introduced, NHS buyers are being asked to do more than just ensure compliance. The expectations now include delivering better value, increasing transparency, and placing patient outcomes at the heart of every

Brexit signalled a new beginning for the UK. The country took the opportunity to reassess some critical regulations and legislations and reworked them to represent its own best interests and not necessarily those of the EU. The Procurement Act 2023 is one of the biggest transformations to emerge post-Brexit, influenced

A purchase agreement is a legally binding document between buyers and sellers that details the terms and conditions of the procurement of products, including leeway for delays, emergency procedures, contingencies, and termination. It also assigns the roles and responsibilities of both parties. Purchase agreements are most often used in real

The government aims to digitise the public sector, eliminating legacy systems and migrating to the cloud. Public sector contracting authorities are a key focus, as many government bodies and organisations are still chugging along with email, spreadsheets, and outdated procurement systems.  If that sounds like you, then it’s time to

Framework agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPSs) are both simple forms of procurement that speed up the procurement process and facilitate a streamlined procurement process. Both involve adding pre-approved suppliers to a pool, and are best suited for ‘off-the-shelf’ contracts. However, there are some key differences which guide you when

Public sector procurement is evolving at a fair clip. It’s almost a case of adapt or die. This applies just as much to public sector buyers as suppliers in the context of supply chain management . So, how do you keep pace with evolution? How do buyers ensure they’re always

Supplier management enables public sector buyers or contracting authorities to keep an eye on their suppliers. It typically starts at the supplier identification stage and carries on to off-boarding and feedback. The intention is to optimise supplier relationships by using an all-in-one solution that integrates an array of functions related

Public sector resourcing is very simply public sector recruitment. It’s the process government entities use to find, vet, and select new employees. The exact recruitment process varies according to the department, job type, and skills level, but there are similarities across the board, from the NHS, education, and housing to

Whether you have a handful of suppliers or suppliers by the dozen, you need supplier management software to keep an eye on performance, compliance, sustainability, and other factors that affect contract delivery. This kind of oversight is particularly important in public sector procurement, where contracting authorities are answerable to the

The construction industry is responsible for a significant chunk of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. A transformation in building practices and harvesting raw materials not only cleans up the industry but also brings the country a lot closer to achieving its net-zero goals. The question is: How can one of

Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements are two of the simplest procurement processes used by public sector organisations. They both have the same primary benefits, quicker supplier selection and faster contract implementation, but there are a few differences public sector buyers need to consider when deciding between a Dynamic