International market remains open after Brexit
It has been confirmed that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for contracts from across the world after the UK leaves the European Union. In the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, the UK will join the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) as an independent member, as confirmed by the members of the World Trade […]
Why public sector organisations are investing in cyber security
A new report has revealed that 63% of organisations have a designated cyber security lead and 60% say they have stricter controls in place than previously with regard to monitoring, handling and processing data. Public and third sectors are investing in cyber security The survey, which was compiled by Delta eSourcing’s parent company BiP […]
Procurement After Brexit
Last September, we wrote about how the procurement process could change after Brexit. Five months on, much remains unknown as the UK parliament has voted against Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal. Our parent company, BiP Solutions, has released a helpful factsheet ‘Procurement: Deal or No Deal’, which outlines what we currently know about how […]
Can cyber security be strengthened through public procurement?
In a recent article by Computer Weekly, the online publication claims that “cyber security can and must be strengthened through public procurements”. Their findings have been based on a report by The Kosciuszko Institute. Tackling Cyber Security Challenges Moving forward, public sector organisations must be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to cyber […]
2019 public procurement predictions
As 2019 approaches, there are many anticipated digital predictions about trends within procurement for the new year. Some of the prediction trends are not new or revolutionary, but they are important to recognise, acknowledge, and perhaps even utilise throughout the upcoming year. One thing we should not do is ignore them. Read our list of […]
Delta eSourcing – Official eSourcing Partner of UKIS 2019
Delta eSourcing is pleased to announce that it is an official UKIS 2019 event partner! The Delta team will be on hand at the UK Infrastructure Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 30 April 2019 demonstrating the latest changes to our eSourcing solution. Join us at UKIS 2019 Part of the UK Public Sector […]
The Importance of Engagement Throughout the Procurement Process
Throughout the procurement process, engagement between buyers and suppliers have many benefits. From building relationships to improving the quality of your response, early engagement is a vital part of submitting winning bids. Read why we think engagement is important throughout the procurement process. Clear Understanding of the Tender Sharon Christie, Customer Account Manager at […]
Public Sector Procurement Consultancy with PASS
Whether you are seeking help to draft tender specifications, undertake market engagement or just review your current processes, our official Training and Support Partner, PASS (Procurement Advice and Support Service) is experienced in all aspects of public sector procurement. PASS Procurement Consultants have years of experience working within the public sector itself. Read more about […]
Benefits of Dynamic Purchasing Systems for the Education Sector
Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) allow buyers to procure goods, works or services that are available in the market quickly and efficiently. Unlike a framework agreement, a DPS remains open to new suppliers, giving buyers access to fresh innovations. DPS is an efficient and electronic procedure that would benefit the education sector. Read about the benefits […]
How Does Your Current eTendering Solution Perform?
The eTendering solution that your organisation chooses should improve the efficiency of your buying strategy. New technology has transformed the public sector’s procurement processes and has also allowed portal providers to provide many extra services that can benefit users. We have created a checklist that should help your organisation to assess how its current eTendering […]