Exploring social value
Social value has been a legal requirement for any procurement exercise since 2012, but it remains an often vaguely understood term. Despite a Government review in 2015 which recommended that “[the] measurement of social value needs to be developed,” there is still little specific guidance as to what measures organisations need to implement to fulfil […]
Delta eSourcing: an official G-Cloud 12 supplier
We are pleased to confirm that our service has a place on the G-Cloud 12 framework. Delta eSourcing is an official supplier and, having first secured a place on the UK Government framework when it was G-Cloud 7 in November 2015, our team has a proven track record of providing Software as a Service (SaaS) […]
New measures against modern slavery introduced
Ethics is increasingly important throughout the procurement industry and the entire supply chain. Two of the most pressing issues affecting UK public procurement are social value and ethical supply chains. These themes have the potential to reshape how procurement is practised across the country as the UK is introducing new measures to promote ethical procurement. […]
What is the Procurement Cycle?
Public procurement has never had a higher profile. The realisation of the savings that can be achieved from well-run procurement exercises has seen the importance of procurement strategy elevated. This blog provides a guide to the procurement cycle and discusses some of the key considerations that should be made throughout each stage. Get to […]
DPS Did you know?
Delta is shining the spotlight on one of the most useful procurement tools – the Dynamic Purchasing System or DPS throughout September! Get to know DPS better with our “Did you know?” blog. New suppliers can join anytime A survey of public sector organisations by the Local Government Association highlights the benefits of a […]
DPS month coming this September!
Throughout September we are shining the spotlight on one of the most useful procurement tools – the Dynamic Purchasing System or DPS! We are starting the month by hosting a free webinar that will give buyers insight into creating a successful DPS and advise on what procurement scenarios are best suited to them. Learn more […]
What is global supply chain management?
Public sector organisations rely on global supply chains. Governments across the world procure goods and services from suppliers with complex and far-reaching supply chains. Because of the scale and scope of public procurement, governments and public bodies should weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of operating with a global supply chain. Although there are several […]
What is a procurement policy?
Transparency in the public sector is a must, so government bodies must be fair, honest, and professional in the way they choose suppliers and in any dealings with them. The public sector procurement arena encourages free and open competition and value for money, in line with internationally and nationally agreed obligations and regulations. To ensure […]
Why the education sector must collaborate post Covid-19
The education sector has been one of the most significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The need first for lockdown and then for ongoing social distancing closed all education establishments and it is becoming clear that, for the foreseeable future, schools, colleges and universities will not be able to go back to the pre-pandemic normal. […]
What is Ethical Sourcing?
Public sector bodies, now more than ever before, understand that cost and quality are only a part of the overall package, and not only do they need to be seen to be doing more in the community, but they need to follow through on it to satisfy an increasingly savvy mass of potential critics. Procurement […]