NHS Digital aims to improve cyber security – your organisation should too
At the end of last year, it was announced that the NHS is investing £20m in a cyber security unit. The plans were announced after a National Audit Office (NAO) report confirmed that NHS ‘could have prevented’ the WannaCry ransomware attack that occurred in May 2017. The new cyber security unit is intended to strengthen […]
Coming soon: Delta eSourcing 9.2 release
You spoke – we listened Based on our ongoing interactions with clients via the Helpdesk and our Account Management Team, we continue to act on customer feedback to continually enhance and improve your Delta eSourcing solution. This includes ease of use, more intuitive features and overall enhanced system performance to ensure you’re getting the best […]
Protect your public sector organisation against cyber attacks
It seems like there is a not a day that goes by when the cyber attacks on the public sector, or the threat of such attacks, are not featured in the UK news. NHS trusts were left vulnerable during the major ransomware attack, “WannaCry”, in May 2017. 6,900 NHS appointments were cancelled because of the […]
Make your organisation more efficient in 2018 with eProcurement
At the start of January, it can be easy to slip back into old routines but this should not be the case. If you are a believer in New Year’s resolutions, then we suggest that you start by using best practice when it comes to eProcurement. The start of the new year is the perfect […]
New Threshold Levels 2018-2019
On 1 January 2018 OJEU Thresholds changed. The Cabinet Office released the latest changes at the end of 2017, confirming that the new thresholds would apply from the start of 2018. Download your free copy of 2018-2019 here. Download your free copy of 2020-2021 here. Procurement thresholds Public sector procurement is currently agreed upon at […]
Ensuring eProcurement implementation: The impact of its absence
Failure to adopt eProcurement systems in procurement organisations often leaves employees feeling ‘overworked’, study finds; A new study has found that many governmental procurement organisations who have yet to adopt e-procurement software solutions are struggling to streamline and automate many tasks, which has resulted in almost 40% of buyers in the procurement sector feeling overworked. […]
Top Tips for using Dynamic Purchasing Systems
Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) are living shortlists of suppliers that organisations join by completing the selection stage requirements. When they are used effectively, they help buyers quickly and efficiently procure goods, works and services commonly available on the market from a refreshable pool of suppliers. Here are our top tips for using dynamic purchasing systems: […]
Delta awarded North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium contract
We are pleased to announce that Delta eSourcing has been awarded a contract with North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC), which set out to source a more collaborative eTendering portal. The award was made on 10 May 2017 for an initial two-year period with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years. Seven institutions are […]
A Guide to Contract Management
In this guide you will learn the many benefits of contract management, including how you can effectively manage contracts. Contract management is the process of managing contracts between buyers and suppliers so that all contractual obligations are fulfilled compliantly and documented appropriately. Managing your organisation’s contracts efficiently throughout the contract lifecycle is a key part […]
4 steps to enhance the procurement process
On the face of it, the procurement process can appear to be relatively straightforward. Buyers need services; they find suppliers who can deliver those services they pay them to deliver the services – and the transaction is over. The reality is slightly more complicated, as the procurement process is multilayered with many moving parts. However, […]