Brexit Ferry Contract Latest – Award, Challenges and Dissension
Jan 11, 2019
Following the award of the Seaborne Freight ferry contract in the event of a no-deal Brexit, read more here, Supply Management reported recently that ‘Scottish MEP Alyn Smith (SNP) has written to the EC requesting an investigation into the procurement process that led the UK government to...
Public Spend Forum’s Public Procurement Weekly Roundup
Jan 11, 2019
While the military’s budget may be funded, other federal agencies are running late with payments to defense firms, an audit shows that a statewide system could have saved Oregon more than $1 billion over the last two years, and HHS is standing up an AI contract other agencies can use. All this...
North America and Europe Included in Top Performers in Anti-Corruption Efforts
Jan 10, 2019
A new EcoVadis study, “The Fight Against Corruption: Insights Into Ethical Performance in Global Supply Chains,” considers issues around corruption, such as abuse of power, bribery, conflict of interest, fraud and money laundering, and how prepared companies are to address it. The report...
Executive Interview Series: Public Procurement Insights
Jan 10, 2019
As part of the National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP) insights series the organisation talks to its Executive Director, with many years of experience in public procurement and in multiple roles, about her experience with the NCPP, changes in the procurement landscape and how to handle...
NHS Long Term Plan and Procurement
Jan 10, 2019
The UK published its National Health Service Long-Term Plan this week which has sparked both welcome remarks and feelings of apprehension. “Cutting waste across the NHS – We will continue to make sure we are using taxpayers’ money efficiently, including through introducing new digital...
Romanian Government To Publish “Book of Achievements”
Jan 10, 2019
The Romanian government will discuss publishing a book of achievements of the government’s activity in 2018. Each ministry will send a summary of its 2018 achievements to the National Strategy and Prognosis Commission (CNSP) which will be presented to government. If approved the book will be...
IT Public Procurement Predictions 2019
Jan 3, 2019
Computer World UK is running an interesting post on IT analysts’ public sector technology predictions for 2019. “The government will need to ensure that its IT systems can cope with any outcome of Brexit,” it says. “Brexit will lead to the increase in the number of UK central government...
4th Global Procurement Conference
Jan 3, 2019
In partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the University of Rome Tor Vergata presents The Global Procurement Conference for executives from finance, regulatory bodies, policy-makers, economists, lawyers, and all public procurers. There will be six sessions dedicated...
No-Deal Brexit Ferry Contract Triggers Much Debate and Concern
Jan 3, 2019
The readiness and ability of the firm Seaborne Freight to deliver on the UK government contract to run extra ferries in the event of a no-deal Brexit has come into question in the media this week. At nearly £14 million, the Brexit ferry contract has been awarded to a company with no ferries and no...
Department of Health and Social Care Launches GP IT System Procurement Process
Jan 3, 2019
The UK Government has launched the procurement process for providers of new GP IT systems, marking the first shake-up to the market in over a decade, writes Pulse. The Department of Health and Social Care said the ‘GP IT Futures framework’ would open up competition to more providers and ensure...
eWorld – Procurement & Supply
Jan 3, 2019
A leading bi-annual event for Procurement Innovation returns this March to London. Join the conversation about the latest innovations and technologies for senior procurement, supply chain and finance executives. Attendance is free for senior executives from the commercial, public and third sectors...
SPP Resource Centre
Jan 3, 2019
The Sustainable Procurement Platform, managed by ICLEI – local governments for sustainability, has updated its Resource Centre. It has more than 850 online resources on public procurement, including reports, tools, guidance, and case studies and projects. It is organised by specific topics and...
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