Latest blogs about the procurement industry, including procurement policies and procedures, strategy and consultancy.
We take a closer look at the compelling reasons why women should consider procurement as a career path, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving innovation and success, and recognising actions that organisations can take to inspire inclusion.
By Jane Shortall on 8 March 2024
In this guide, we ‘unpack’ the official knowledge drops for contracting authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, exploring the key changes between the previous regulations and the Procurement Act, the benefits of a new approach to public procurement, and the steps organisation can take now to ready themselves for implementation.
By Steve Rowland on 23 February 2024
Procurement teams play a vital role in helping organisations to achieve their goals and objectives. If you are struggling to share or monetise your value across your organisation, here are a few tips you can adopt.
By Steve Rowland on 17 November 2023
Procurement teams have been significantly impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. As the unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to secure goods, works and services for organisations, what are they doing to overcome these challenges? We investigate.
By Steve Rowland on 7 July 2023
Two common approaches to fulfilling temporary procurement needs are hiring a consultancy or bringing in interim contractors. Whilst both options offer expertise and support, they each offer distinct advantages that can significantly impact procurement outcomes. This article will help you decide which is right for you and your organisation.
By Leigh Hatfull on 19 May 2023
How can you ensure your tenders aren’t rigged in the future? Discover our top tips to protect your organisation from this unethical practice.
By Steve Rowland on 31 March 2023
Do you know where the risks lie within your supplier portfolio? Are you looking to support more local SMEs? Listen to our discussion on why your should be diversifying your current supplier base.
By Mick O'Donnell & Leigh Hatfull on 3 March 2023
Local government has always recognised the value of procurement in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to residents, and this is true more now than ever.
By Steve Rowland on 13 December 2022
Local government has always recognised the value of procurement in delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to residents, and this is more true now than ever.
By Steve Rowland on 21 November 2022
At eXceeding, we’re here to help our clients do things better: to save time, resources, and money.
By Steve Rowland on 19 October 2022
Find out more about Procurement Best Practices and Benchmarks and how they support procurement performance improvement.
By Steve Rowland on 26 September 2022
The UK and global supply chains are part of a dynamic, constantly evolving market, which presents a difficult task for any organisation’s procurement team.
By Steve Rowland on 1 August 2022