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SPP Tender Models – Good Practice Examples Published
3 May 2018
Last week we mentioned the SPP Regions success story on its CO2 emissions project, which involved the collaboration of 31 contracting authorities carrying out 40 eco-innovative tenders. The organisation has now published 40 good practice examples (or tender models) on the range of product and...
Report on Manchester Bombing Identifies Critical Supplier Failings – Lessons To Be Noted
3 Apr 2018
The Kerslake Report published last week into the events around the Manchester Arena terrorist suicide bombing last year in the north-west of England (at an Arianna Grande concert) makes very sad but fascinating reading. Bob (Lord) Kerslake, the author, was a top and successful local government CFO...
Unique Series of Short Videos on Successful Innovation Procurement Implementations from eafip
1 Dec 2017
The eafip initiative has created a series of short videos showcasing successful European innovation procurement implementations. They feature individuals, including both public procurers and suppliers, talking about how they successfully developed and put into practice innovation procurement...
Recorded Webinar: How to Buy Drones
8 Nov 2017
If you are curious about how drones are used in the public sector and want to learn how to buy them, then this pre-recorded webinar will get you on the right track. Drones are doing amazing work in the public sector, from creating 3D models of large mountains to helping in disaster recovery and...
Webinar Recording: Modernizing IT Through Agile Share-in-Savings Contracts
30 Oct 2017
To watch the full video, scroll down!Governments at all levels are grappling with the need to invest in new technologies and modernize their legacy systems. But lack of resources and capital investment dollars can often prevent that from happening. Vendors are ready to take risks and put more...
Promoting the Public Procurement Function
26 Oct 2017
Promoting the Procurement Function may be a new concept for some in the Public Procurement profession; however, all public procurement personnel have been and will continue to be involved in “promoting” the procurement function. Some may be aware of their promotional and marketing activities...
Procurement Technology Could Be The Answer To Government Efficiency And Effectiveness
19 Sep 2017
Download a preview of Public Spend Forum’s inaugural Public Procurement Technology report today! Join us for the first ever Public Procurement Technology Symposium, to be held on October 18, 2017.
As governments all around the world search for ways to be more efficient and better serve their...
Strategies for Procurement Success
7 Sep 2017
Government Technology provides examples on how to find procurement success at federal and local levels by examining models that other jurisdictions have explored. Taking direction from industry leaders, this article describes a current state where agencies are historically reluctant to adopt...
