New research report: ‘Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities for Public Sector Buyers’
Against the backdrop of a further Brexit extension, and a general election which could have a significant impact on the form Brexit takes, we are excited to reveal the results of the latest research survey from iGov Survey in partnership with BiP Solutions and Delta eSourcing. With UK government public procurement spend totalling around £284 […]
Healthcare Procurement: Challenges and Opportunities 2019
The NHS spends over £1 billion every three days, and procurement has a crucial role to play in making the organisation more efficient. Although this spend presents a huge opportunity for NHS procurement professionals and supplying organisations to work together, the system and processes around NHS procurement can be complex. Our sister brand Health Online, […]
Delta champions International Project Management Day
7th November is a notable day for businesses around the world and yet a great many businesses may never have heard of it. International Project Management Day is an annual event to recognise the hard work of project managers and project teams and the integral role they play in successful businesses, across all industries and […]
How eProcurement saves you time
Zero Tasking Day has become an annual event in the calendar when people are encouraged to give themselves some much deserved ‘me time’, encouraging rest, relaxation and a noticeable lack of work. Delta drives efficient working by eliminating unnecessary processes that do nothing more than grind your procurement processes to a halt, allowing you to […]
New research reveals scale of public sector Brexit concerns
With the European Union having confirmed a delay to the UK’s departure from the EU, 31 October no longer marks ‘exit day.’ The so-called ‘flextension’ defers Brexit until the end of January, unless a deal is ratified before then. With the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement accepted in principle by Parliament, and an upcoming UK general election, […]
Tender Process Explained
The tendering process is extremely complex and can sometimes be complicated. We have created a buyer’s guide to procurement which explains the tender process. From understanding procurement regulations to managing contracts, we cover some of the most important information around public sector procurement. Getting started Public procurement is in the spotlight and it has never […]
Brexit positioning statement – October 2019
The situation around Brexit remains fluid. The EU has agreed to a ‘flextension’ – extending the deadline for the UK’s exit from the EU to 31st January, but with an option for ‘exit day’ to be brought forward if a deal is ratified before then. However, the upcoming UK general election could mean that the […]
Getting to grips with cyber security and compliance
The age of Big Data and cyber security is here, and with it comes both opportunity and risk for procurement. Many public sector organisations have automated their procurement processes using eProcurement solutions, and in most cases this has been accomplished safely. However, in some cases mistakes can slip through the net. Good cyber security protects […]
eProcurement 101: Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Technology has enabled the public sector to purchase more efficiently using bespoke software. To stay compliant with Regulation 22 and to gain flexibility during the procurement process, many public sector buyers are choosing to procure using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). We explore the many ways your organisation can use a Dynamic Purchasing System and […]
eProcurement 101: One year on from Regulation 22
One year has passed since the introduction of Regulation 22. Last year, Delta eSourcing gave guidance on how the law around communication with regard to public contracts was changing. From 18 October 2018, under Regulation 22 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, all public sector organisations must, by law, make sure that communication and information […]