Brexit Update: September 2019
Brexit has dominated the news over the past three years, and this shows no signs of abating. The current deadline for the UK to exit the European Union (EU) is 31 October, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been categorical in his position that the UK will leave the European Union on this date – […]
Delta eSourcing: an official G-Cloud 11 supplier
We are pleased to confirm that our service has secured 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 […]
How will the future of UK construction affect procurement professionals?
The UK construction sector has a major impact on communities across the country. Not only does the sector provide large numbers of high-skilled, well-paid jobs, it creates thousands of supply chain opportunities every year. In 2018, the government published a ‘Construction Sector Deal’ that will: “Continue to use public sector procurement to drive investment in […]
Growth predicted for the social housing sector
Delta eSourcing works closely with housing authorities across the country, supporting many to grow their procurement strategy. The annual Glenigan Construction Forecast for 2019-2020 predicts improvement for the public housing sector and with optimism in the air now is a prime time for your organisation to consider an effective contract management solution. We highlight the […]
GDPR Compliant Contract Management Software
Ahead of GDPR last May, public sector organisations faced a range of challenges to ensure that the software and third-party services they use were compliant. One year on, this is still incredibly important and begs the question, is it time for your organisation to consider Delta eSourcing’s contract management software? The public sector and personal […]
Tidying up procurement
Netflix star Marie Kondo has captured the attention of viewers all over the world with her “KonMari” method. The TV series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” has inspired many to transform their cluttered homes into tranquil and organised spaces. The method is “about choosing joy” and can be applied to pretty much anything – including […]
UPDATE: Procurement after ‘No Deal’: guidance document
Many businesses will have questions around the possible implications of a ‘no-deal Brexit’ and how they can prepare for this eventuality. Therefore, drawing on our 35 years of procurement experience, BiP Solutions is pleased to announce the publication of our new factsheet, ‘Procurement after “no deal”: What buyers and suppliers need to know about preparing for […]
Brexit: What happens now for procurement?
While the outcome of two major parliamentary votes on Brexit is now clear, very little has actually changed legally – for now. A lot remains to be decided over the coming days and weeks, and various Brexit scenarios remain possible. Here we briefly outline the possibilities and what they might mean for UK procurement. For […]
New Brexit Guidance for Procurement
The Government has released new guidance specifically aimed at those working in public procurement as to what the effect of the various possible Brexit outcomes will be for the industry. The Procurement Policy Note (PPN), ‘Preparing the UK for Leaving the EU’, sets out guidance that will be applicable as soon as the UK leaves […]
You must register to work with EU after Brexit
As preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU intensify, procurement professionals should ensure they are aware of the requirements to register for an Economic Operator and Registration Identification (EORI) number. Late February’s announcement that UK businesses will be able to continue to trade with members of the GPA in the event of a ‘no-deal Brexit’ is […]