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RIBA publishes public procurement recommendationsThe architect's professional body believes reform of bureaucratic purchasing processes can stimulate economic growth.
Government calls for joint energy purchasingThe Department of Energy and Climate Change has published guidance for organisations looking to establish energy buying 'collectives'.
KFC denies Greenpeace sourcing allegationsThe fast-food chain says all its packaging comes from recycled or sustainable sources, as it denies claims from the environmental group.
NAVCA signs up to local government procurement pledgeThe National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has turned down the Cabinet Office's procurement pledge because it focuses too much on multi-million pound contracts.

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Groceries adjudicator needs 'parachute powers'Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers. 22 May 2012
Examining the EC strategy for e-procurementPaul Henty reviews the European Commission's recent statements on the use of e-procurement and examines the legal implications. 18 May 2012
MEP calls for more emphasis on sustainability in procurement rulesSwedish MEP Åsa Westlund has recommended public purchasers be given greater power to make demands on vendors to increase sustainable procurement. 13 May 2012
Best of British?The tender for trains for the new Crossrail link aims to support UK suppliers in line with EU rules but value for money comes first. 10 May 2012
Evropaïki Dynamiki v European CommissionIs bidder experience relevant at both selection and award stages of the tender? 10 May 2012
Italy expands role of local public servicesA recent ruling has allowed public services to take on regional contracts where the private sector is not sufficient. 10 May 2012

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Greater collaboration needed in beef supply chainBuyers, processors and farmers will need to work together on sustainability issues, according to the industry body.

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Mastering a sea changeWith major acquisitions leading to rapid growth, Babcock International Group has seen its procurement team undergo a transformation to deal with the changes. Paul Snell talks to Tim Clay, procurement director of the Marine and Technology division, about the challenges. 10 May 2012
Olympic starsWhen it comes to laying on the Olympic Games in London this year, procurement is centre stage. Adam Leach meets LOCOG's top team. 10 May 2012
Powering through the pressuresEnergy costs will remain challenging for some years to come. David Thomas explains why and what you can do about it. 10 May 2012
'Who can afford sovereignty?'Rebecca Ellinor speaks to the man who has been given responsibility for helping to improve procurement at councils across England and finds out what he considers "the big problem" to be. 10 May 2012
Skilled setThe recruitment market for procurement and supply chain professionals in southern Africa is extremely buoyant and is set to continue that way, as  Tim Smedley explains. 10 May 2012
Delving into divestmentsAs the austere climate causes companies to slice  up their assets, it has not only presented organisations  with opportunities to snap up bargains, but  encouraged them to re-evaluate what  assets they wish to retain, says Nick Martindale. 12 April 2012
'It is not going to be one solution fits all, not in this business'As director of procurement at Aggregate Industries, Gerard Cantwell is keen to simplify a complex organisation. He talks to Steve Bagshaw about the challenge and his plans for change. 12 April 2012

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