Blogs related to public sector procurement and the governance and procedures surrounding it.
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
With the UK’s supply chain changing drastically post Brexit, there has never been a more valuable time for an organisation to have a strong procurement leader within their team.
By Steve Rowland on 18 July 2022
Procurement has become an increasingly complex function that tests an organisation’s understanding of the rules and how to work within governmental guidelines to better manage this essential service.
By Steve Rowland on 13 July 2022
For local authorities operating in deprived areas, there is urgent need for investment in major projects to expand infrastructure, improve connectivity, and create the jobs and homes needed to boost the local economy. We investigate the Levelling Up Fund – a pot of £4.8 billion which has been set aside by the Government to fund investment in so-called ‘high-value local infrastructure’ and how procurement can help to drive this agenda.
By Steve Rowland on 8 February 2022
Supply chain management and procurement are two separate things. In this guide, we take a closer look at what both procurement and supply chain management is, the differences between the two and why they both matter.
By Jane Shortall on 17 November 2021
When it comes to procurement strategies, there are many different ways to get goods and services for the costs and benefits that a public sector organisation is looking for. In this guide, we take a closer look at what a public sector procurement framework is, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages.
By Jane Shortall on 5 November 2021
There is a substantial amount of public procurement that occurs in our everyday lives without which, institutions, public bodies and infrastructure would not be able to function. In this guide, we will provide a better understanding of what public procurement is, and the rules that govern it.
By Mick O'Donnell on 21 September 2021
Public sector procurement can be challenging and it can be tricky to maintain and efficient and effective procurement function. Discover what you should be asking yourself in order to retain high-calibre procurement professionals.
By Mick O'Donnell on 11 May 2021
The construction category is one of the public sector’s most complex and challenging areas of procurement. How can public sector procurement professionals develop a clear strategy and robust processes that will pay off with future service improvements and cost reductions?
By Steve Rowland on 13 April 2021
In this blog we explore the changes to public sector procurement, post-Brexit, and how UK businesses will transact business with the public sector moving forwards.
By Jane Shortall on 3 December 2020
We are delighted to announce that eXceeding has been named as an approved government supplier on Crown Commercial Service [CCS]’s G-Cloud 12 framework.
By Jane Shortall on 14 November 2020
