COVID-19: Managing non-essential contracts during the COVID-19 crisis
It is important to realise that the need for strong contract management on non-essential contracts still exists during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This blog considers some of the steps contracting authorities can implement, including better communication with contractors, providing supplier relief, and giving the supply base more responsibility for ensuring targets are met. The public […]
What is Strategic Procurement?
In such challenging times, public procurement has never had a higher profile. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause concern for buyers, suppliers and other stakeholders, it is important to recognise that procurement has never played a more important role in bringing businesses and communities together In recent years procurement professionals have spoken a lot […]
Benefits of Contract Management
Public sector organisations have a responsibility to procure effectively and drive maximum value from every contract that they award. Effective contract management, ideally using a contract management tool, means that your organisation can stay in control and gain visibility of your suppliers’ activity across the entire contract lifecycle. Learn more about the benefits of using […]
COVID-19: Using Frameworks & Dynamic Purchasing Systems
The Coronavirus crisis means that procurement is facing very challenging times. To help buyers across the UK public sector, we will be looking at the use of Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems, as quicker routes to market for buyers during the current Coronavirus crisis, and the key issues to consider in their use. This […]
How do eProcurement systems work?
With more than 35 years’ experience in procurement, we know a thing or two about how eProcurement systems work. Public services are funded by the taxpayer and therefore, public sector organisations have a duty to guarantee that the money it spends is spent well. Aside from cost savings, public sector organisations have regulations to follow. […]
Upcoming webinar: Tackling challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic – how we can help
During this uncertain time, it is more important than ever that buyers can easily navigate the challenges that are facing them: ensuring they can work effectively, compliantly and responsively in a dynamic and fast-changing environment. Delta eSourcing is delighted to host a webinar in association with our BiP Solutions sister brand Procurement Advice and Support […]
COVID-19: Making best use of procurement resources
The current outbreak of COVID-19 is having a significant impact on both the public and private sectors. Procurement is being affected, especially by sudden pressing requirements for items such as PPE, which may mean that public sector bodies will have to use accelerated procedures to meet these urgent needs. In the case of ongoing procurements, […]
What is Change Management in eProcurement?
Change often occurs when your organisation least expects it – and whether it is ready for it or not. For anything to evolve, change must happen, so it is important that your organisation is proactive and prepared for change. Change management is all about finding a new and better way of doing things. Learn more […]
What is a Framework Agreement in Construction?
If a construction buyer identifies a recurring need but may not yet be wholly clear about the full extent of what is required, it may publish a Framework Agreement. We explore what a framework agreement in construction is below. What is a framework agreement? Framework agreements are commonly set up to cover the provision of […]
Delta eSourcing: an official G-Cloud 11 supplier
We are pleased to confirm that our service has a place on the G-Cloud 11 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) […]