Understanding Tender Strategies in the Competitive Flexible Procedure: The Procurement Act
The Procurement Act 2023 has been enacted, but public sector buyers and suppliers have a grace period to get used to the changes the Act brings. There are new procurement methods and a tendering process to get used to, along with related best practices that must become second nature. One of the procurement methods public […]
What Are The Benefits Of A Dynamic Purchasing System?
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is one of several public sector procurement methods. It’s similar to a framework in that suppliers must be pre-approved before they can join the system, but there are two features that distinguishes a dynamic purchasing system from a framework: 1) Suppliers can join the purchasing system throughout its lifespan. Because […]
What is the difference between a contract and a framework agreement?
Procurement in the public sector is evolving and like most other industries, evolution leads to digital solutions and cloud-based services. As a result, procurement processes are increasingly streamlined and cost-efficient. The simplified systems help the government reach its overarching objective of increasing the number of businesses, especially SMEs, that compete in the public sector. Attention […]
Central Digital Platform: Public Procurement Transformation
To ensure the new Procurement Act remains true to its purpose (to make it easier for SMEs to participate in the public sector), the Government has developed a new Central Digital Platform (CDP). From now on, all contracting authorities must publish contract notices directly to the digital platform. Alternatively, they can publish notices on the […]
What is the UK Government G-Cloud Framework for Software in the Cloud?
Even more specifically, it only offers cloud-based services, but the number of services available is astounding. The G-Cloud framework boasts over 40,000 cloud services and over 5000 suppliers. Cloud-based computing is the cornerstone of the G-Cloud platform. The types of cloud technology available encompass everything from Infrastructure as a Service to software solutions and cloud […]
What is the common framework for Public Procurement?
One of the advantages of Brexit is the simplification of the complex public procurement process. Buyers and suppliers across the UK heaved a sigh of relief. However, cutting ties left some gaps and areas of uncertainty in procurement that needed to be dealt with. You see, EU regulations governing procurement throughout the UK provided consistency […]
Managing a Supply Chain: The 5 Main Processes
The supply chain is the single most important component in procurement. The entire procurement process rests on efficient supply chain management (SCM), which covers the cycle from raw materials to delivery of goods and services. It goes beyond that, however, and includes things like buyers’ feedback and performance analysis, evaluation of customer satisfaction, and financial […]
Is G Cloud The Same As A Digital Marketplace?
G-Cloud (Government-Cloud) is a framework developed to make procurement easier for both buyers and sellers in the public sector. In essence, it facilitates agreements between government contracting authorities and suppliers. The thing to note about G-Cloud is that it focuses solely on cloud-based services. So, you can publish a contract notice for SaaS (Software as […]
Understanding the Competitive Flexible Procedure: A New Approach to Procurement
Discover how the Competitive Flexible Procedure can transform your procurement approach. Contact us for guidance on implementing this innovative method. The Procurement Act 2023 might only come into effect in October 2024, but public sector buyers and suppliers should already be familiarising themselves with the new procurement rules and procedures. One change of particular […]
Supply Chain Challenges: Issues and Solutions In 2024
Don’t let supply chain disruptions derail your business. Contact us for a comprehensive supply chain risk assessment and tailored solutions for Delta. If there’s one thing that everyone in procurement knows, it’s that supply chains have inherent risks. It just takes a wrinkle in a subcontractor’s operations to generate a mountain of trouble for […]