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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

Contract management is an essential part of the public sector tendering process. Choosing the best contract management software enables contracting authorities to monitor contracts with all their suppliers, ensuring that terms and conditions are being adhered to and that all parties are carrying out their responsibilities. In fact, effective contract

United we stand. Divided we fall. That’s a great way to summarise the importance of buyer-supplier relationships in business world and public sector procurement. Buyers and suppliers who work together achieve much more than either working alone. Collaboration like this has many benefits, including: Enhanced innovation Sharing expert knowledge can

Did you know that in 2023, procurement framework agreements in the public sector amounted to £31.6 billion? That’s a significant investment. One that’s well worth pursuing for buyers and suppliers in the public sector. In essence, public sector framework agreements are a relatively quick and easy way for contracting authorities

Procurement reform in the UK, via the new Procurement Act 2023, is shaking up public sector procurement. While there are many changes, the most significant are simplifying and streamlining procurement processes. We have Brexit to thank for this simplification because it enabled the UK government to repeal “over 350 individual

The UK Autumn Budget 2024 is upon us, with a lot of speculation about what changes it will bring, some of which will have a direct (and indirect) impact on procurement. To start with, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has already warned the country that there will be some ‘tough decisions’ as

The much anticipated Procurement Act 2023 has been pushed back to the 24th of February 2025, but that doesn’t mean buyers and suppliers can hang up their coats and wait for the live date to come around. Far from it. This is the time when they pick up the pace

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is a government body that supports and facilitates UK public sector procurement. Most tender opportunities in the UK are published on Crown Commercial Services, including framework-based contracts. It covers most industries and sectors.  The Crown Commercial Service Framework is specifically for framework agreements. Pre-approved suppliers