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The future of digital procurement is further simplification of procurement processes. According to a report by Forrester, orchestration is a growing trend that results in massive cost savings. Orchestration is when public sector bodies use a centralised control system to coordinate different procurement activities, using different procurement tools.  It’s a

G-Cloud is a framework that simplifies the public sector procurement process for suppliers and buyers in the cloud-based software services industry. Suppliers apply to join the framework and only if they meet certain criteria are they approved.  This is great for buyers because pre-approved suppliers meet quality standards and are

The Procurement Act 2023 is going live in a matter of days, but some changes that are worth going over during your final prep. For instance, some suppliers are hazy on procurement scoring and how the new Act affects bid evaluation and assessment.  In this post, we’ll look at how

The clock is ticking. It’s time to put the finishing touches on your procurement strategies to optimise the changes in the Procurement Act 2023, scheduled to go live on 24 February 2025. The Act extricates public sector procurement from EU directives, making the processes simpler and encouraging greater participation in

One of the primary reasons for the Procurement Act 2023 is the simplification of the public sector procurement process for all stakeholders, but with a special focus on SMEs and increasing their participation in the market. There’s a lot to be gained by increasing the number of SMEs in public

There is an ongoing mission to make public sector procurement as straightforward as possible for contracting authorities and suppliers. eSourcing tools, including advanced eSourcing software, play a significant role in this process because they boast a growing array of features that manage contracts and suppliers, facilitate communication, collaboration, and innovation,

February 24, 2025, is a momentous day for public sector procurement. It’s the day the Procurement Act 2023 finally goes live. It’s been a long build-up, which is actually great because it’s given public procurement stakeholders time to understand the changes in the new Act, and how they affect their

G-Cloud has been a game-changer for public sector buyers. It’s a procurement framework that makes it easier to buy and sell cloud-based services. G-Cloud 13 was a pivotal framework that simplified the procurement process for public sector organisations in the UK, providing a centralised marketplace for accessing and procuring digital

There’s no argument that selecting the right supplier for your contract is the most important part of the procurement process. It’s the whole point of the procurement process. Buyers must be 100% certain that the suppliers they choose are completely reliable and more than capable of delivering the contract.  Now,

Solid business relationships are the foundation for long-term growth and success. This is just as true for public sector procurement as the private sector. One could argue that it’s more important given the need for trust, transparency, compliance, collaboration, and innovation in public services. Good supplier relationships, especially with key

In the competitive public procurement market, social value can be the difference between winning and losing a contract. This is all good and well, but there are some who struggle with the definition of social value, and even more seem to struggle with how to measure social value to prove

The public procurement market isn’t exactly saturated with suppliers, but it is pretty crowded and competition is tough. Suppliers must have something that makes them stand out and differentiates them from their competitors. This unique value proposition must align with each government entity’s priorities – and here’s the kicker; those