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Construction sector and advanced technologies scooped highest numbers of Government contracts in 2019
Feb 6, 2020
According to a report by Tussell, in 2019 the UK public sector market grew by 17% – 2,076 public sector buyers awarded 45,216 contracts worth £93 billion to 16,218 suppliers. Despite Central Government being the biggest customer type, it awarded less than half of the total value of contracts....
Why are there so many permanent consultants in the public sector?
Jan 24, 2020
We are delighted to feature this guest post from one of our readers, Romy Hughes, director at change management consultancy, Brightman.
If you have primarily worked in the private sector, one thing that will stand out if you ever switch over to the public sector will be the sheer number of...
International Roundtable on Innovation and Emerging Tech in Government (draft)
Dec 5, 2019
As governments around the world increasingly look to technology to help address critical missions, they are leveraging new methods and tools to discover and partner with startups, emerging and non-traditional firms. Whether it is NATO in Europe or Air Force in the US addressing national security...
International Roundtable on Innovation and Emerging Tech in Government
Dec 5, 2019
As governments around the world increasingly look to technology to help address critical missions, they are leveraging new methods and tools to discover and partner with startups, emerging and non-traditional firms. Whether it is NATO in Europe or Air Force in the US addressing national security...
Recap: Quantum Technologies and Use Cases for the Armed Forces
Nov 8, 2019
On Friday, November 8, 2019, Defense and Security Innovation Hub z.ú. and the Technology Transfer Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic organized the second event in a series of workshops focused on innovation and modern technologies entitled “Quantum Technologies and Their Use...
Recap & Recording: A Look at the Learning Technology Supplier Landscape
Oct 8, 2019
Learning technology uses a broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning and training.
As governments seek proven and innovative solutions to address the changing landscape, they are looking at every potential partner from larger, global...
Recap & Recording: Barriers to Entry in Government Markets
Aug 20, 2019
On Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Public Spend Forum (PSF) convened experts from government and industry to discuss barriers to entry that small and emerging companies face when trying to enter the public sector market.
Featuring the perspectives of startup and federal agencies, the hour-long panel...
Recap & Recording: Simplest Overview of Government Procurement Ever!
Jul 18, 2019
Government procurement requires a good deal of knowledge. From government-specific requirements to understanding the purchasing process, there are a lot of areas to cover. To say that understanding all the ins-and-outs of government procurement is difficult would be an understatement.
Luckily, it...
Recap & Recording: Understanding the AR/VR Market and Suppliers
Jun 27, 2019
Given the pace of technological and social change, we are in the midst of a transformation in the way we interact with computing machines. Augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are enabling engagement with data in three dimensions and changing the way that learning and training...
Recap & Recording: The Ultimate Guide to Interagency Acquisitions – MACs, GWACs & Coops
Jun 25, 2019
Understanding how interagency acquisition works can help your agency leverage the full buying power of the federal government to meet your contracting goals.
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There are three primary types of interagency acquisition that have spawned over the last 30 years, and in this webinar, our...
Breakthrough Happy Hour: Agile Development and Service Applications and Startups in Government
Jun 5, 2019
Given the pace of technological and social change, agile development is a trending topic today and public organizations recognize its value as a replacement for traditional software development models.
Join Public Spend Forum and GovShop at our next Breakthrough happy hour event for an overview of...
Recap & Recording: How to Find Cyber Security Service Providers
Jun 4, 2019
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Protecting critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and political propaganda are all driving cyber security to the top of the government priority list. As governments seek proven and innovative solutions to address the changing cyber landscape, they are looking at every potential partner...