10 Signs Your Organisation Needs eProcurement Software
The government aims to digitise the public sector, eliminating legacy systems and migrating to the cloud. Public sector contracting authorities are a key focus, as many government bodies and organisations are still chugging along with email, spreadsheets, and outdated procurement systems. If that sounds like you, then it’s time to ditch legacy systems and upgrade […]
DPS vs Framework Agreements: Which Is Best for Your Procurement Needs?
Framework agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPSs) are both simple forms of procurement that speed up the procurement process and facilitate a streamlined procurement process. Both involve adding pre-approved suppliers to a pool, and are best suited for ‘off-the-shelf’ contracts. However, there are some key differences which guide you when you decide which one is […]
Top 5 Features to Look for in an eSourcing Platform in 2025
Public sector procurement is evolving at a fair clip. It’s almost a case of adapt or die. This applies just as much to public sector buyers as suppliers in the context of supply chain management . So, how do you keep pace with evolution? How do buyers ensure they’re always compliant, always sustainable, and always […]
Strategic Supplier Management Solutions for Smarter Procurement
Supplier management enables public sector buyers or contracting authorities to keep an eye on their suppliers. It typically starts at the supplier identification stage and carries on to off-boarding and feedback. The intention is to optimise supplier relationships by using an all-in-one solution that integrates an array of functions related to sourcing, procurement, and vendor […]
Public Sector Resourcing Made Simple
Public sector resourcing is very simply public sector recruitment. It’s the process government entities use to find, vet, and select new employees. The exact recruitment process varies according to the department, job type, and skills level, but there are similarities across the board, from the NHS, education, and housing to blue-light organisations. Public sector recruitment […]
Supplier Management Software for Efficient Procurement
Whether you have a handful of suppliers or suppliers by the dozen, you need supplier management software to keep an eye on performance, compliance, sustainability, and other factors that affect contract delivery. This kind of oversight is particularly important in public sector procurement, where contracting authorities are answerable to the public – not to mention […]
Sustainable Procurement in Construction: Achieving Net-Zero Goals
The construction industry is responsible for a significant chunk of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. A transformation in building practices and harvesting raw materials not only cleans up the industry but also brings the country a lot closer to achieving its net-zero goals. The question is: How can one of the dirtiest industries clean up […]
Dynamic Purchasing Systems vs. Framework Agreements: Which Fits Your Needs?
Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements are two of the simplest procurement processes used by public sector organisations. They both have the same primary benefits, quicker supplier selection and faster contract implementation, but there are a few differences public sector buyers need to consider when deciding between a Dynamic Purchasing System and framework agreement. […]
Harnessing AI for Procurement: Transforming Tendering and Evaluation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily changing the way the public sector carries out procurement exercises. It takes on tasks involved in the procurement process itself, as well as essential roles in behind-the-scenes activities, like scheduling contract termination reminders and crunching big data to provide meaningful analytics results that enable informed decision-making in real time. Let’s […]
Building Sustainable Supplier Relationships Post-Procurement Reform
Strategic supplier relationships have been strongly encouraged in private sector procurement for decades, but there has been little emphasis on supplier relationships in the public sector. The Procurement Act 2023 changes that. One of the key features in the Act is the idea of supplier partnerships. Public procurement isn’t just a buyer/supplier transaction, it’s a […]