http://www.supplymanagement.com/public-sector-purchasing.xml The first shared procurement team serving two London boroughs is proving successful, with a greater pool of professional expertise and more efficient services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/first-shared-procurement-service-in-london-wins-award/ 348372 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130523003000 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:59:44 GMT 20130523095944 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:15:24 GMT 2013052311111524 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Home page top story Purchasing 2013 Procserve estimates it has so far saved the UK public sector £50 million through online sourcing and expects adoption to increase in line with a European Commission objective. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/e-procurement-surges-as-portal-hits-1-billion-transactions/ 348366 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130523000000 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:43:12 GMT 20130523094312 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:28:58 GMT 2013052311112858 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Business change Home page top story 2013 The managing director is to depart the UK public sector organisation at the end of June. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/david-shields-leaves-government-procurement-service/ 348000 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130522000000 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:07 GMT 20130522103707 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:55:44 GMT 201305230995544 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector 2013 Greater collaborative procurement between fire and rescue authorities in England could contribute to £200 million savings, according to a spending review by Sir Ken Knight. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/review-urges-fire-service-to-never-buy-alone/ 347536 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130521010000 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:45:51 GMT 20130521124551 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:04:21 GMT 2013052211110421 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The new regulations will make the tender process consistent across the public sector and will make it easier for suppliers to compete for government contracts, according to economic development minister Steven Joyce. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nz-to-introduce-new-procurement-laws/ 346935 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130517000100 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:06 GMT 20130516165206 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:41:54 GMT 201305200994154 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector International Purchasing 2013 UK supply chains will play an increasing role in ensuring global manufacturing profit growth, according to a survey of international executives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/businesses-expect-more-uk-sourcing/ 346663 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT 20130515000400 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:41:18 GMT 20130515114118 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:56 GMT 201305200995256 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A procurement programme to make Transport for London's contractors' lorries more cyclist-friendly has been honoured in the London Cycling Awards. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tfl-recognised-for-safer-lorries-procurement-project/ 346678 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130515000200 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:06:21 GMT 20130515120621 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:23:41 GMT 2013051512122341 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Home page picture story 2013 Lines of communication between the central purchasing team in the Cabinet Office and departmental commercial directors must be tightened, to strengthen the mandate for central procurement, said government minister Francis Maude. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-departments-ignoring-purchasing-decisions/ 346386 Tue, 14 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130514013000 Tue, 14 May 2013 11:49:34 GMT 20130514114934 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:57:31 GMT 2013051512125731 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Building and Engineering Services Association has published a 10-point checklist to help buyers select a contractor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/contractors-group-bes-provides-tendering-tips/ 346352 Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130514010000 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:35:47 GMT 20130514103547 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:47:24 GMT 2013051512124724 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2013 "[The Ministry of Defence] needs to act as a more intelligent customer, in order to ensure industry delivers projects to agreed timescales," said Margaret Hodge, chairwoman of the Committee of Public Accounts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mod-struggles-to-challenge-software-contractors/ 346341 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130514003000 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:01:09 GMT 20130514100109 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:49 GMT 2013051512125349 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The government has rejected a call by MPs to consider tax revenue in supplier selection, saying it would not be in the best interests of acquisition and could result in legal challenges. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-rebuffs-defence-procurement-tax-recommendation/ 345890 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130510013000 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:29:04 GMT 20130510122904 Mon, 13 May 2013 11:22:28 GMT 2013051311112228 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Central government buyers will have to evaluate cloud solutions before other options when purchasing IT services, the Cabinet Office has announced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-demands-cloud-first-for-it-procurement/ 345824 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130510000000 Fri, 10 May 2013 09:51:38 GMT 20130510095138 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:21 GMT 2013051310102321 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing 2013 A project to adopt a standardised blood pack across Europe, led by the NHS Blood and Transplant service, should generate economies of scale and streamline the tendering process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/collaborative-procurement-boosts-blood-services/ 345496 Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130509010000 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:41:01 GMT 20130509114101 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:39:32 GMT 2013051012123932 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 Professor Benon Basheka from the Uganda Management Institute is a writer, presenter and academic, and a speaker at this month's CIPS Pan African Conference. SM spoke to him ahead of the event. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/public-values/ 342602 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130509000000 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:38:56 GMT 20130429153856 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:31:30 GMT 201305021643130 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews Features Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2013 Sustainability Index launched; Mitie hits gold in ethical procurement; SAQA names CIPS lead qualifications authority in SA; Extract from trustees' draft report 2011-12; Annual general meeting notice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/cips-news-may-2013/ 343046 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130507000000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:49:09 GMT 20130430164909 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:25:33 GMT 201305021642533 Hannah Whittaker Public sector International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2013 The successful candidate will act as a point of contact for the House of Commons and House of Lords on procurement for construction works across the parliamentary estate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/house-of-commons-seeks-procurement-chief/ 343862 Fri, 03 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130503010000 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:29 GMT 20130503100029 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:12:53 GMT 201305081751253 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Ed's choice public sector 2013 Innovative procurement at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has led to a revenue stream that can be invested in improving patient care. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nhs-buyers-make-money-by-selling-moisturiser/ 343866 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130503003000 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:26:31 GMT 20130503102631 Tue, 07 May 2013 09:34:01 GMT 201305070993401 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM 2013 In an interview with SM, Welsh finance minister Jane Hutt said the new National Procurement Service was seeking procurement category experts with leadership and influencing skills. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/welsh-national-procurement-service-to-get-more-from-taxpayers-money/ 343670 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130502010000 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:03:23 GMT 20130502110323 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:54:36 GMT 2013050310105436 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 UK government CPO Bill Crothers is bringing in six big guns from business to help do deals on behalf of the UK government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/former-private-sector-ceos-to-help-government-negotiate/ 343425 Wed, 01 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130501013000 Wed, 01 May 2013 13:16:20 GMT 20130501131620 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:59 GMT 2013050211110059 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The shake-up aims to build collaborative working relationships with suppliers while reducing costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/highways-agency-merges-procurement-and-commercial-divisions/ 342747 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130430010000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:30:45 GMT 20130430113045 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:59:53 GMT 2013050110105953 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Business change 2013 Former World Bank managing director Mamphela Ramphele has said fear is holding South Africa back from tackling procurement corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/culture-of-corruption-costs-south-africa-r30-billion/ 342191 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130428000000 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:16:46 GMT 20130426161646 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:17:55 GMT 2013043011111755 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2013 "We have made no secret of our expectation that the government-owned, contractor-operated option is likely to prove better value for money, but we need to test this assumption," said defence secretary Philip Hammond. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/defence-procurement-outsourcing-needs-more-examination/ 342078 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130426013000 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:12:56 GMT 20130426111256 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:17:16 GMT 201305081751716 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing Ed's choice outsourcing 2013 The health service could make big savings by improving its property, facilities management and procurement practices, according to EC Harris. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nhs-could-save-23-billion-on-estate-costs/ 341822 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130425000000 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:26:37 GMT 20130425102637 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:05:56 GMT 2013042611110556 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 MPs say the Home Office must learn lessons from the letting and delivery of the security contract for the 2012 Olympics "to prevent such a failure happening again". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/g4s-contract-was-notable-blemish-on-olympic-games/ 341393 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130424000000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:39:04 GMT 20130424113904 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:46:15 GMT 2013042511114615 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The local authority has set up an initiative to help small and local businesses become more competitive in the public sector tender process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cornwall-council-launches-supplier-development-scheme/ 340900 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130423013000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:40:44 GMT 20130423124044 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:40:10 GMT 201304231424010 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2013 Fourteen organisations and eight individuals have been shortlisted for this year's CIPS Middle East Awards which recognise the best in procurement and supply in the region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cips-reveals-middle-east-awards-2013-shortlist/ 340699 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130422010000 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:28:37 GMT 20130422112837 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:14:58 GMT 201304231311458 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Australian suppliers secured approximately AUS$32 billion (£21.6 billion) in federal government contracts during 2011-12, research has shown. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/domestic-vendors-boosted-by-australian-government/ 340466 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130421000000 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:27:08 GMT 20130419162708 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:23:57 GMT 201304231312357 Paul Snell News Public sector International Purchasing 2013 The Efficiency and Reform Group has been praised for delivering cost savings of £5.5 billion, but warned it must "up its game" and move beyond imposing spending controls to achieve its £20 billion target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/central-government-must-focus-on-sustainable-savings/ 339896 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130417010000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:31:04 GMT 20130416163104 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:19:19 GMT 201304181311919 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Cabinet Office has signed a 20-year contract with Air Products, worth 2 per cent of the government's energy spend, which will involve construction of a £300 million 'energy from waste' plant in the Tees Valley. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-energy-deal-to-save-84-million/ 339270 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130414000000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:45:32 GMT 20130412154532 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:42:30 GMT 2013041611114230 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2013 With PF2, the government aims to speed up the tendering process for public sector construction, but is this achievable? http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/time-for-change/ 337487 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130411010000 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:38:25 GMT 20130403163825 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:16:57 GMT 201304041531657 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice law 2013 BBC Radio 4, 7 March, 2 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2013/the-bottom-line-doing-business-with-governments/ 337923 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130411000000 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:48:57 GMT 20130405124857 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:54:23 GMT 2013040512125423 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Public sector Purchasing Reviews 2013 The city authority in South Africa aims to save R103 million (£7.5 million) by reducing spend on travel, furnishings, consultants, catering and councillor benefits. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cape-town-cuts-unnecessary-spending/ 338980 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130411000000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:16:11 GMT 20130411101611 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:30:36 GMT 2013041210103036 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2013 A four-year framework agreement for online data systems has been launched to prepare for the expiry of contracts for the NHS National Programme for IT. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nhs-trusts-collaborate-on-300-million-it-framework/ 337611 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130404010000 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:13:21 GMT 20130404101321 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:13:22 GMT 2013040511111322 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The state-owned transport operator has awarded a R1.5 billion contract for internal audit to two domestic vendors and KPMG, with the opportunity for the South African firms to increase their share of the work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/transnet-awards-auditing-deal-to-local-firms/ 336181 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130327000000 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:06:04 GMT 20130327100604 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:08:03 GMT 2013032810100803 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The spending watchdog said the lack of financial information provided before the purchasing body's abolition in 2011 has raised uncertainty over its accounts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nao-raises-questions-over-firebuy-accounts/ 336202 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130327000000 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:03:09 GMT 20130327110309 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:34:15 GMT 2013042310103415 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2013 Lawyers are advising departments not to share contractual information to protect commercial confidentiality. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-departments-mask-supplier-profit-margins/ 335997 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130326000000 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:24:13 GMT 20130326122413 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:13:50 GMT 2013032711111350 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 Training provider Dynamix was among the winners at the Welsh National Procurement Awards 2013, which recognised the progress of the profession in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/social-enterprise-snaps-up-welsh-award/ 335972 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130326000000 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:54:15 GMT 20130326115415 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:14:51 GMT 2013032710101451 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Bristow Group has been awarded a £1.6 billion contract to run search and rescue services in the UK, meaning a reduced role for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/us-firm-scoops-search-and-rescue-contract-from-coastguard/ 335990 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130326000000 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:13:44 GMT 20130326121344 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:38:01 GMT 2013041011113801 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2013 Unless police forces can agree on "mundane specifications" - such as the number of pockets on a uniform - collaborative procurement might not be feasible, the National Audit Office warns. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/police-purchasers-must-agree-on-pockets/ 335954 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130326000000 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:38:01 GMT 20130326113801 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:42:29 GMT 2013032710104229 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Congress of South African Trade Unions said it was "appalled" by the level of irregular and wasteful spending revealed in the auditor general's annual report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/wasteful-spending-by-south-african-public-sector-hits-r24-billion/ 335318 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130324000000 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:15:41 GMT 20130322151541 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:14:05 GMT 2013032612121405 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The Committee of Public Accounts praised the £5.8 billion efficiencies made by the health service in 2011-12, but is concerned less than two-thirds of this can be verified. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mps-concerned-by-reliability-of-nhs-savings/ 335258 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130322000200 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:55:15 GMT 20130322115515 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:32:12 GMT 2013032511113212 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The transfer of public services to private firms means the sector now accounts for 55 per cent of deals worth more than £3.4 million in the UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/uk-public-sector-is-worlds-second-largest-outsourcing-market/ 335265 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130322000100 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:07:41 GMT 20130322120741 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:41:51 GMT 201303250994151 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing 2013 George Osborne has announced the spending of central government departments will be cut by 1 per cent in each of the next two years in his budget statement today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/chancellor-cuts-whitehall-budgets-by-1-per-cent/ 334841 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT 20130320000400 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:26:44 GMT 20130320152644 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:39:03 GMT 2013032111113903 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Forum of Private Business have called on the chancellor to announce support for companies in the supply chain in tomorrow's budget statement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/trade-bodies-urge-supply-chain-boost-in-budget/ 334441 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130319010000 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:43:35 GMT 20130319114335 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:09:53 GMT 2013032012120953 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The UK government has agreed to adopt the recommendation made by Lord Heseltine to appoint a chief procurement officer in each department and significant agency "where appropriate". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-concurs-with-heseltines-cpo-scheme/ 334421 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130319000000 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:15:56 GMT 20130319111556 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:12:41 GMT 2013032012121241 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The contract to develop a single centralised system for vendors to access government contract opportunities has been awarded to Manchester-based SME NQC. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-unveils-single-registration-for-suppliers/ 334142 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130318000000 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:47:33 GMT 20130318104733 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:25:13 GMT 201303200992513 Aaron Davies News Public sector Purchasing 2013 Economic development minister Steven Joyce said the government would change procurement rules to make it easier for domestic suppliers to win government business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nz-government-promises-public-contract-reform/ 333720 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130317000000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:14:56 GMT 20130315141456 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:41:37 GMT 2013031911114137 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2013 Samuel Sallas-Mensah, CEO of the Public Procurement Authority in Ghana, has urged the government to implement a sustainable procurement policy to increase opportunities for SMEs and women-owned businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ghanaian-government-urged-to-implement-sustainable-procurement/ 333624 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130315003000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:45:36 GMT 20130315094536 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:56:19 GMT 2013031810105619 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2013 Through new anti-slavery laws and training for public purchasers, the Australian government aims to combat slave labour in supply chains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/australia-to-stamp-out-supply-chain-slavery/ 333623 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130315000000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:35:27 GMT 20130315093527 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:25:53 GMT 201303180992553 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Part B of the Public Contracts Regulations can give cash-strapped NHS trusts the opportunity to make significant savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/a-flexible-approach/ 331803 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130314010000 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:54:26 GMT 20130305165426 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:30:12 GMT 201303120993012 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Public sector 2013 How transparent must an authority be when using a public sector comparator? http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/court-reports/montpellier-estates-v-leeds-city-council/ 331881 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130314003000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:33:05 GMT 20130306113305 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:38:52 GMT 2013030611113852 Hannah Whittaker Law Court reports Public sector 2013 Part B of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 is often ignored, but can give cash-strapped NHS trusts the opportunity to make significant savings with third-party suppliers. John Yates explains how. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/taking-a-flexible-approach/ 331281 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130314000000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:55:06 GMT 20130228125506 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:29:16 GMT 201303120992916 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Public sector Ed's choice law 2013 The ability of British businesses to win contracts abroad has been affected by the introduction of anti-corruption legislation, peers believe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bribery-act-restricts-uk-suppliers-overseas/ 333514 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130314000000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:00:01 GMT 20130314110001 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:05:29 GMT 2013031510100529 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 A lack of recognition of procurement is one cause of poor performance on major public projects, according to CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/public-sector-procurement-needs-to-be-more-defined/ 333329 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130313013000 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:11:11 GMT 20130313101111 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:12:07 GMT 2013031411111207 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The civil service lacks commercial expertise and skilled staff are leaving to join the private sector, MPs on the Public Administration Select Committee have been told. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/public-sector-losing-skilled-staff/ 333255 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130313010000 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:43:50 GMT 20130312154350 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:54:49 GMT 2013031410105449 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2013 Major Projects Authority 'traffic light' ratings are to be published to show the progress of large government works, says Anna Reynolds. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news-focus/news-focus-signalling-change/ 332615 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130312000000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:52:43 GMT 20130307155243 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:02:03 GMT 2013031310100203 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing News focus 2013 The Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama has established a group made up of government officials and foreign advisors to monitor public projects and cut costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ghana-sets-up-government-projects-group/ 332746 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130310000000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:48:32 GMT 20130308154832 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:06:17 GMT 2013040212120617 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2013 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority wants to more than double the amount it spends with small businesses through its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nda-aims-to-spend-300-million-with-smes/ 332743 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130309000000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:33:03 GMT 20130308153303 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:26:45 GMT 201303120992645 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "All it takes is a hiccup in the just-in-time supply chains we all rely on to force us into a place where we're running out of food," Jae Mather, director of sustainability at the Carbon Free Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/uk-is-only-ever-a-fortnight-away-from-food-shortages/ 331839 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130306000000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:29:34 GMT 20130306092934 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:37:14 GMT 201303071313714 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 The government has abandoned plans to split the cost for trains and maintenance facilities for the Crossrail project between the private and public sector and is now providing the money to avoid delays to procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/private-funding-for-crossrail-train-procurement-scrapped/ 331681 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130305013000 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:44:50 GMT 20130305094450 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:25:38 GMT 2013030610102538 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 New government proposals demand suppliers of essential IT and utilities services continue to supply insolvent businesses to support attempts to salvage them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/vendors-must-continue-to-supply-insolvent-firms/ 331707 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130305010000 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:02:27 GMT 20130305110227 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:45:52 GMT 2013030711114552 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 MPs have praised the National Offender Management Service for meeting its £230 million savings target, but warned future efficiencies are at risk because of a lack of contracting skills. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/offender-management-savings-jeopardised-by-skills-gap/ 331688 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130305003000 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:59:49 GMT 20130305095949 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:22:55 GMT 2013030711112255 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 "Use the framework agreements for the simple things and free yourself up to focus on the interesting purchases," Jim Baker, procurement manager at the Natural History Museum, told the London Universities Purchasing Consortium conference. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/frameworks-save-time-to-focus-on-big-deals/ 331433 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130302000000 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:39:38 GMT 20130301163938 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:52:46 GMT 201303050995246 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2013 Nick Petford, vice chancellor of the University of Northampton and chairman of Procurement UK, said it is vital higher education institutes all work from the same definition to provide robust evidence of progress. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/universities-need-to-define-collaborative-spend/ 331378 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130301000000 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:23:02 GMT 20130301122302 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:03:56 GMT 2013030410100356 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Finance minister Pravin Gordhan said the government's new chief procurement officer, who will be announced shortly, will be responsible for the long-term modernisation of public purchasing in South Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/south-african-government-cpo-will-lead-procurement-transformation/ 331271 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130228003000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:14:56 GMT 20130228121456 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:19:31 GMT 2013030111111931 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2013 The Ministry of Defence has spent £1.5 billion on items such as clothing and ammunition that have not been used, and it "does not know the true scale" of its inventory problems, MPs have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mod-wastes-billions-buying-equipment-it-doesnt-need/ 331250 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130228000000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:07:32 GMT 20130228110732 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:31:35 GMT 201303071313135 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The National Audit Office said "there are signs of real progress" on the transformation of government procurement, but savings have been missed because departments are refusing to cooperate with some reforms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/public-procurement-reform-stifled-by-uncooperative-departments/ 331085 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130227000000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:33:52 GMT 20130227103352 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:32:09 GMT 2013022810103209 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 "Basic errors" and a lack of "common sense" were contributory factors to the failure of the tender process for the West Coast Main Line rail franchise, according to MPs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/rail-fiascos-fundamental-errors-cost-taxpayers-50-million/ 330932 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130226013000 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:40:24 GMT 20130226114024 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:36:06 GMT 201303061533606 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2013 From May, Whitehall departments will have to reveal how the Major Projects Authority has rated the progress of high-risk initiatives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-project-updates-given-green-light/ 330939 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130226010000 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:55:51 GMT 20130226115551 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:46:11 GMT 2013022710104611 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 But a report by the auditor general said there are doubts over value for money, and a more joined up and robust approach could have saved a further £23 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/welsh-public-sector-slashes-consultancy-spend-by-40-million/ 330910 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130226000000 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:31:39 GMT 20130226093139 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:23 GMT 201302270995623 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 A framework providing brokerage services, insurance underwriting, claims and risk management to the public sector has been launched by the Government Procurement Service and buying consortium Pro5. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/850-million-insurance-framework-aims-to-boost-efficiency/ 330802 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130225010000 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:58:54 GMT 20130225125854 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:51:16 GMT 2013022611115116 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 Trevor Manuel said in an attempt to modernise the public service "we've actually allowed for all manner of bad tendencies to take root". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/minister-calls-for-supply-chain-reform-in-south-africa/ 330675 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130223000000 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:16:02 GMT 20130222171602 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:30:34 GMT 201302260993034 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 MPs fear the failure of providers to the Work Programme to meet performance targets puts the future of contracts and their own financial stability at risk. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/work-programme-contracts-at-high-risk-of-cancellation/ 330636 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130222010000 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:31:41 GMT 20130222123141 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:27:51 GMT 2013030611112751 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2013 Think-tank Reform has called for contracts to run all prisons in England and Wales to be competitively tendered and said these deals should run for fixed lengths to improve accountability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/prisons-should-be-subject-to-fixed-term-contracts/ 330477 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130221013000 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:08:43 GMT 20130221120843 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:09:53 GMT 2013022210100953 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 "We want to go even further in changing how government buys in consultancy services by introducing a new single framework which saves even more money for the taxpayer and ends our reliance on larger suppliers," said Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-launches-consultancy-framework/ 330210 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130219013000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:22:16 GMT 20130219122216 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:25:36 GMT 2013022012122536 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a AUS$1 billion (£667 million) investment to boost the competitiveness of domestic suppliers to help them win contracts at home and abroad. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/australian-supply-chain-gets-1-billion-boost/ 330182 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:22:50 GMT 20130219112250 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:38:38 GMT 2013022012123838 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Government departments will be able to exclude companies from bidding for public deals worth more than £2 million if they have broken tax laws, under proposals announced by the Treasury and Cabinet Office yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tax-evaders-face-government-contracts-ban/ 329809 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:29:00 GMT 20130215012900 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:03:19 GMT 20130215100319 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:46:47 GMT 2013021810104647 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 A shift to lean sourcing principles can help meet the government's target of completing procurements within 120 days. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/leaning-forward/ 328647 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130214010000 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:33:31 GMT 20130206163331 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:41:24 GMT 201302061644124 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Public sector Ed's choice law 2013 It is hoped advertising deals associated with the golf contest on the government site will provide opportunities to Scottish suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ryder-cup-contracts-up-for-grabs-on-public-sector-portal/ 329558 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130213010000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:26:05 GMT 20130213102605 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:28:03 GMT 2013021410102803 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The security services supplier announced today it will pay an extra £20 million to the organisers of the 2012 Olympic games after failing to deliver on its agreement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/g4s-to-pay-locog-70-million-in-compensation/ 329431 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130212010000 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:57:26 GMT 20130212115726 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:29:33 GMT 201302140992933 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Supply chain 2013 John McClelland has been appointed chairman of the South-West hub Company, which is collaborating with the public sector to deliver value for money on infrastructure worth more than £600 million in Scotland. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-expert-mcclelland-joins-hub-company/ 329027 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130210000000 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:33:01 GMT 20130208153301 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:07:21 GMT 2013021212120721 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Department for Work & Pensions has been reluctant to challenge the provider of Work Capability Assessments and its contract management need a "substantial shake-up", according to MPs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/dwp-too-relaxed-about-value-for-money-on-medical-contract/ 328923 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130208000000 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:56:21 GMT 20130208105621 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:07:24 GMT 2013021110100724 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 A judge has dismissed a £43.5 million damages claim from a property developer that alleged Leeds City Council had broken procurement rules and been deceitful over a tender process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/leeds-council-victorious-in-high-court-battle/ 328797 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130207013000 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:07:40 GMT 20130207130740 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:11:57 GMT 201302081751157 Paul Snell News Law Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Justice Committee said the Ministry of Justice did not understand the complexity of the service when they went to market to find a new supplier, and the procurement process used did not provide a working model. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mps-anger-over-shambolic-handling-of-translation-deal/ 328543 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130206013000 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:47:50 GMT 20130206104750 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:04:48 GMT 201302071310448 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The National Council for Voluntary Organisations said the government's 'payment-by-results' model puts third sector organisations off bidding for work because their financial situation does not allow them to wait to get paid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/payment-by-results-unfair-on-voluntary-organisations/ 328565 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130206003000 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:17:55 GMT 20130206121755 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:51:56 GMT 201302070995156 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 Parliament's Defence Committee has questioned whether the proposed plan to hand control of procurement to a private sector provider will meet the needs of the UK military. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mps-take-aim-at-outsourced-defence-procurement/ 328427 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130205000000 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:37:39 GMT 20130205123739 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:37:44 GMT 2013020612123744 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 "Sharing new approaches needs to be done consistently, quickly, and effectively," said Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude, as he announced a new academy to train commissioners. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-launches-commissioning-academy/ 328042 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130201013000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:54:56 GMT 20130201105456 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:31:11 GMT 2013020411113111 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 An investigation found no public money was used to build the private home of the South African president Jacob Zuma, but procurement irregularities for security upgrades have been found, which are paid for out of the public purse. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-breaches-over-upgrades-to-president-zumas-house/ 328029 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130201010000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:18:06 GMT 20130201101806 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:43:56 GMT 2013020712124356 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2013 For the first time, the Ministry of Defence has budgeted for cost increases in equipment requirements in its 10-year plan for the UK military. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mod-allocates-48-billion-to-deal-with-cost-rises/ 328021 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130201000000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:59:48 GMT 20130201095948 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:16:29 GMT 2013020511111629 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2013 The Department for Transport has cancelled the contest to operate the franchise for the Great Western railway, and will not reimburse bidders for their costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-scraps-great-western-railway-competition/ 327898 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130131000000 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:27:31 GMT 20130131122731 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:13:36 GMT 2013020110101336 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The security provider for the London 2012 Olympics was offered the opportunity to provide fewer guards during a contract renegotiation, but was confident it could meet a higher target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/g4s-turned-down-reduced-requirement-on-olympic-security-contract/ 327757 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130130013000 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:01:39 GMT 20130130130139 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:36:21 GMT 2013013112123621 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 In its annual grant letter, the UK government said it expects to see "quantifiable progress" this year on recommendations that 30 per cent of non-pay spend should be addressed by collaborative purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-demands-progress-on-collaborative-university-procurement/ 327464 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130129000000 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:06:26 GMT 20130129110626 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:12:04 GMT 201301301311204 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a contest encouraging local authorities to share experiences of how they are helping small businesses to access and win contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-seeks-best-councils-to-do-business-with/ 327443 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130129000000 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:48:31 GMT 20130129104831 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:35:42 GMT 2013013012123542 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Research Councils Shared Services Centre is to take control of government spend on construction, research and facilities management projects as part of an agreement with the Government Procurement Service. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/research-councils-take-on-4-billion-government-spend/ 327258 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130128000000 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:30:04 GMT 20130128103004 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:33:33 GMT 2013012912123333 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The Department for Work and Pensions' new procurement director Andrew Forzani told SM the size, scale and complexity of the opportunities at the department motivated him to make the switch from local government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/forzani-ready-to-meet-dwp-challenge/ 326884 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130124003000 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:17:55 GMT 20130124101755 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:18:21 GMT 2013012510101821 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2013 The local authority in Yorkshire spent £68 million with suppliers in the region, and saved £5 million in addition. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/wakefield-council-doubles-local-procurement-spend/ 326855 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130124000000 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:33:11 GMT 20130124093311 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:04:19 GMT 2013012510100419 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 "The Cabinet Office has made a good start. However, it needs a more comprehensive assessment of its ICT and procurement reform initiatives," Amyas Morse. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nao-praises-government-ict-savings/ 326692 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130123010000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:56:57 GMT 20130123115657 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:40:07 GMT 2013012410104007 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Contractors will have to make commitments about honesty, transparency and efficiency under a 'statement of priorities' to ensure the Department for International Development is getting value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/dfid-suppliers-told-to-sign-code-of-conduct/ 325496 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130118010000 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:43:44 GMT 20130118124344 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:42:12 GMT 201301210994212 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Public authorities need to ensure they are ready for the implementation of 
the Public Service (Social Value) Act. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/social-value-add/ 323232 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130117010000 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:24:37 GMT 20130110102437 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:32:33 GMT 2013011010103233 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Public sector Ed's choice law 2013 Sir David Nicholson told purchasers at a conference there needs to be a "torrent of enthusiasm" for procurement to drive efficiency in the health service. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-critical-to-future-of-nhs-says-chief-executive/ 324731 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130116013000 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:23:00 GMT 20130116112300 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:09:40 GMT 2013011711110940 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The government must keep costs under control on future infrastructure programmes or it will have to reduce the number of projects it embarks on, according to the National Audit Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cost-overruns-could-mean-fewer-infrastructure-projects/ 324736 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130116003000 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:36:49 GMT 20130116113649 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:59:02 GMT 2013011710105902 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 Andrew Forzani is to join the Department for Work and Pensions in March, leaving his role at Surrey County Council. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/surrey-council-purchasing-chief-to-join-dwp-as-procurement-director/ 324584 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130115000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:48:18 GMT 20130115144818 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:07:20 GMT 2013011612120720 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 The procurement process for rail franchises should be completed in a set period of 24 months and PQQs should only consider a bidder's past performance, according to an independent report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/rail-franchise-review-signals-procurement-changes/ 323777 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130111000000 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:33:06 GMT 20130111113306 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:12:18 GMT 201301171751218 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2013 The National Audit Office has accepted costs such as fuel inflation are out of the Ministry of Defence's control, but it has urged the department to make greater use of historical performance and to set realistic timescales. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/major-defence-project-costs-balloon-by-66-billion/ 323246 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130110000000 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:07:51 GMT 20130110110751 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:43:12 GMT 2013011111114312 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2013 South African minister Malusi Gigaba says that responsibility needs to be passed down the supply chain to improve the capability of domestic vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/enterprise-minister-calls-for-25-year-supply-chain-plan/ 322622 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130106000000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:36:06 GMT 20130104153606 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:07:47 GMT 2013010811110747 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 Central departments will be expected to move back-office work, including procurement, to privately run shared service centres by the end of 2014. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-predicts-600-million-savings-from-shared-services/ 322408 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130103013000 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:45:52 GMT 20130103104552 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:43:50 GMT 2013010411114350 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The government has cancelled three IT framework agreements over concerns they are not sufficiently accessible for SMEs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cabinet-office-reboots-it-framework-strategy/ 322059 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121221000500 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:32:59 GMT 20121221093259 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:34:58 GMT 201301020993458 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing 2012 The Department for Communities and Local Government has published 50 examples of "sensible savings" for local authorities to make so they are able to deliver the same quality of service with a reduced budget. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/councils-told-to-buy-together-tackle-fraud-and-cut-waste/ 322050 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121221000200 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:56:08 GMT 20121220165608 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:39:03 GMT 201301020993903 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Year 2012 The European Parliament internal market committee has approved procurement reforms to ensure public authorities award contracts on the basis of the most advantageous economic, social and environmental criteria. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/meps-vote-to-make-procurement-rules-more-socially-responsible/ 322005 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121220000400 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:14:01 GMT 20121220111401 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:21:36 GMT 201212210992136 Paul Snell News Law Public sector Purchasing 2012 The former capital director at BAA is to take up a role in the commercial function at Defence Equipment & Support in January. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/steve-morgan-to-join-ministry-of-defence-procurement/ 321915 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20121219000500 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:10:17 GMT 20121219131017 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:25:38 GMT 2012122011112538 Paul Snell News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2012 "This is a potential step change for the future of procurement and social care," NEPO director Ian Taylor tells SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nepo-meets-social-care-aims-with-national-framework/ 321757 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121218000400 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:35:27 GMT 20121218113527 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:19:00 GMT 201212191751900 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust claims it is shaking up the supply chain, asking suppliers to compete to provide low-carbon catering for its hospital. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/rotherham-trust-looks-for-low-carbon-innovation/ 321660 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121217000200 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:01:50 GMT 20121217170150 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:09:11 GMT 2012121812120911 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 The outgoing chief fire and rescue adviser, Sir Ken Knight, is to conduct a three-month review into fire department spending to identify opportunities for efficiency savings, including in procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-launches-fire-service-spending-review/ 321571 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121214013000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:22:49 GMT 20121214122249 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:37:28 GMT 2012121412123728 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2012 The Welsh government has set out nine principles for public procurement as it attempts to reform purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/wales-transforms-procurement-with-policy-statement/ 321540 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121214000000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:38:37 GMT 20121214093837 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:06:44 GMT 2012121812120644 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The company selected to provide language services to courts was too small to handle such a big deal and caused "total chaos", according to MPs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/moj-translation-deal-an-object-lesson-in-how-not-to-contract/ 321559 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121214000000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:30:45 GMT 20121214113045 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:53 GMT 2012121812120053 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The health service saved £5.8 billion in 2011-12, but the NAO has raised questions about the measurement of reported efficiencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nhs-makes-good-start-on-savings-but-faces-steep-road-ahead/ 321393 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121213000000 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:45:39 GMT 20121213104539 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:36:21 GMT 201212140993621 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Local authorities need to collaborate more with providers, engage earlier, provide greater transparency and provide more clarity over EU procurement law to improve relationships, a report has advised. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/councils-need-more-sophisticated-approach-to-commissioning/ 321243 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121212000200 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:18:34 GMT 20121212101834 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:59:38 GMT 2012121310105938 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Local government Purchasing 2012 Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has promised to take government energy purchasing "to a whole new level" with the 'Energy for Growth' range of initiatives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-gears-up-for-greener-energy-buying/ 320907 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121211010000 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:09:24 GMT 20121211100924 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:34:50 GMT 2012121210103450 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 NHS organisations will be required to inform patients when mistakes have been made in care under a clause that will be included in contracts commissioned by GPs from April 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/contractual-demand-will-reveal-nhs-patient-safety-failures/ 320601 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121210000000 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:04:55 GMT 20121210110455 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:27:20 GMT 2012121110102720 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The authority has confirmed Capita as its preferred bidder for a £320 million, 10-year deal that will see corporate procurement, customer services, HR and IT outsourced to the provider from next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/barnet-council-to-outsource-procurement-to-capita/ 320218 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121207013000 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:54:57 GMT 20121207125457 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:02:52 GMT 2012121011110252 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing 2012 The MoD failed "to provide enough evidence to meet the accounting requirements for its valuation of more than £10 billion worth of military equipment," said Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nao-refuses-to-sign-off-mod-accounts-for-sixth-year/ 320155 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121207010000 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:35:28 GMT 20121207093528 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:48:07 GMT 201212100994807 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Interim findings of a report into the failed procurement process for the West Coast Main Line franchise points the finger of blame firmly at the Department for Transport. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dft-ignored-own-guidelines-when-awarding-train-franchise/ 308952 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121207000000 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:39:56 GMT 20121031123956 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:09:03 GMT 2012121010100903 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The operator will continue to run the West Coast Main Line franchise for up 23 months while the Department for Transport runs a new bidding process to find a long-term franchisee. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/virgin-keeps-trains-on-track/ 320010 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121206010000 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:04:27 GMT 20121206120427 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:48:25 GMT 201212070994825 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector Purchasing 2012 Private sector firms that have taken responsibility for public services are providing "unacceptable" gains for shareholders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/shadow-sector-making-shady-profits/ 319978 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121206000000 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:57:57 GMT 20121206095757 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:33:10 GMT 201212070993310 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Whitehall must deliver another 1 per cent cut next year and a further two per cent the year after as George Osborne tells underperforming departments to up their game to the level of the Department for Education and Department for Communities and Local Government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/autumn-statement-uk-chancellor-demands-further-efficiency-savings-from-departments/ 319864 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20121205020000 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:19:42 GMT 20121205161942 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:39:50 GMT 2012121212123950 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 Departments will be encouraged to establish centralised procurement units to carry out purchasing for public-private funded projects while government considers creating a single cross-government unit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/autumn-statement-procurement-for-new-look-pfi-plan-to-be-centralised/ 319879 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121205013000 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:47:25 GMT 20121205164725 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:15:15 GMT 2012120612121515 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 MP Margaret Hodge said today the government should use the 'power of the public purse' to encourage businesses to pay their taxes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/firms-that-help-others-avoid-tax-should-be-blacklisted/ 319827 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121205010000 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:59:16 GMT 20121205145916 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:11:21 GMT 2012120610101121 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Paul Quinn has been appointed as chief procurement officer for the public service by the Irish government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ireland-appoints-first-cpo/ 319343 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121204003000 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:21:16 GMT 20121204112116 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:52:48 GMT 2012120510105248 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The National Audit Office has given strong criticism of the "poor financial management and procurement" in building Peterborough City Hospital, which proceeded despite warnings about its affordability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pfi-hospital-leaves-nhs-trust-in-critical-financial-position/ 318798 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121129000000 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:09:07 GMT 20121129110907 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:30:49 GMT 2012113010103049 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The business organisation has welcomed the publication of details of future public sector contracts, but calls on the government to reveal more opportunities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/future-deals-pipeline-should-be-expanded-says-cbi/ 318556 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121128010000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:57:04 GMT 20121128125704 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:31:37 GMT 2012112911113137 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The local authority has signed up to a scheme where they will get money back from suppliers in exchange for settling bills early. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/oldham-council-to-save-2-million-through-early-payment/ 318382 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121128003000 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:16:23 GMT 20121128101623 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:02:58 GMT 2012112911110258 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Employment minister Mark Hoban promises providers will be managed "vigorously to improve performance" to keep people in work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dwp-urges-improvement-from-work-programme-providers/ 318112 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121127010000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:29:18 GMT 20121127122918 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:04:41 GMT 201211281310441 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges has approached all major publishers to sign up to the contract allowing public sector organisations to buy recruitment advertising direct. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scottish-public-sector-cuts-out-agencies-with-recruitment-deal/ 318072 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121127003000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:03:48 GMT 20121127110348 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:49:30 GMT 2012112812124930 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Forces should collaborate with councils and other emergency services on procurement and open up services to be performed by independent providers, a CBI report recommends. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cbi-urges-police-to-free-officers-for-front-line-by-sharing-back-office-functions/ 317943 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121126000000 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:48:28 GMT 20121126104828 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:46:50 GMT 2012112810104650 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 The Welsh Government's procurement team has won an award for best practice in public procurement for developing a community benefits policy, that has created more than 2,000 jobs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/value-wales-wins-civil-service-procurement-award/ 317785 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121123000000 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:09:43 GMT 20121123110943 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:45:38 GMT 201211260994538 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Sir Edward Lister refutes the idea that saving £600 million by 2016 is too unambitious, but admits efforts now concentrate on limited areas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/boris-johnsons-chief-of-staff-defends-savings-targets/ 317710 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121122000400 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:29:37 GMT 20121122152937 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:29:38 GMT 2012112312122938 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The chief executive of Citizens Advice has called for additional penalties to be imposed on the contractor responsible for medical assessments for poor performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/penalties-needed-on-health-assessment-contract-mps-told/ 317547 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20121121000300 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:46:44 GMT 20121121114644 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:23:37 GMT 2012112211112337 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Data gathered over the past year has enabled the Government Procurement Service to identify savings it's already made and opportunities for the future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/spend-knowledge-empowers-government-procurement/ 317084 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121118000000 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:43:51 GMT 20121116154351 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:17:04 GMT 201211201421704 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Transport for London and boroughs in the capital have jointly let four contracts that are expected to generate the savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/road-maintenance-deals-to-save-450-million/ 317061 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121117000000 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:53:07 GMT 20121116145307 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:25:24 GMT 201211201422524 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The chief executive of NHS Blood & Transplant Lynda Hamlyn told an audience of NHS buyers that she welcomed tough negotiations from purchasers to boost performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-should-negotiate-hard-for-blood/ 316977 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121116013000 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:34:04 GMT 20121116113404 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:32:21 GMT 2012111912123221 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Department of Health commercial director Peter Coates told health service buyers under operations the function would be more efficient and the role of finance should be to challenge procurement performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/health-director-calls-for-procurement-to-be-part-of-operations/ 316762 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121115013000 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:36:04 GMT 20121115113604 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:31:09 GMT 2012111611113109 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 "Heads of procurement and their senior buyers or category managers should get into scrubs occasionally and go down and attend a procedure or go into labs," according to Tony Stanyard, head of procurement at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-chief-urges-nhs-buyers-to-scrub-up/ 316792 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121115010000 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:25:02 GMT 20121115122502 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:09:16 GMT 2012111611110916 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Taking advantage of the weak and volatile economy, CPOs are using greater competition between vendors to deliver cost savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cpos-exceed-savings-in-face-of-economic-instability/ 316338 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:31:00 GMT 20121114013100 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:59:05 GMT 20121114105905 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:39:12 GMT 2012111512123912 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 A joint project between public sector organisations in Bedfordshire was among the winning entries at this year's Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government awards. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/luton-scoops-collaborative-procurement-award/ 316391 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:29:00 GMT 20121114002900 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:50:30 GMT 20121114115030 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:33:17 GMT 2012111511113317 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Category management will improve "fragmented" public sector procurement, despite its implementation currently causing controversy in local government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pro5-backs-national-procurement-strategy/ 315980 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121113013000 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:44:08 GMT 20121113134408 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:10:10 GMT 2012111411111010 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 A complete redesign of the way public bodies procure is needed, according to Chris White. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mp-calls-for-social-value-to-be-part-of-public-contracts/ 315918 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121113000000 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:35:13 GMT 20121113113513 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:16:52 GMT 2012111410101652 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Customer service is becoming a more important factor in IT procurement decisions as UK companies experience poor performance from suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-firms-lose-one-billion-hours-a-year-chasing-suppliers/ 315303 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121112000000 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:54:18 GMT 20121112095418 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:11:22 GMT 201211131311122 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing 2012 A survey by the CBI has found suppliers believe the UK government's plans to reform public purchasing are strong, but need to be backed up by more action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/public-procurement-reform-is-too-slow-industry-warns/ 315343 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121112000000 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:10:55 GMT 20121112111055 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:37:10 GMT 2012111312123710 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The competition to provide prison services has led to the development of a joint public and private sector model which will now be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/prison-tenders-produce-cost-savings-model/ 314012 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20121109000200 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:05:45 GMT 20121109130545 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:08:02 GMT 2012111210100802 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The health service's purchasing processes are "unhelpful, bordering on obstructive" according to a report compiled by a cross-sector panel of experts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nhs-procurement-policies-need-a-radical-overhaul/ 313982 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20121109000100 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:23:40 GMT 20121109122340 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:37:54 GMT 201211120993754 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 MPs on the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee call for an apprenticeship to be created for every £1 million spent through public procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/create-an-apprenticeship-for-every-1-million-spent/ 313193 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121108013000 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:09:35 GMT 20121108100935 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:00:24 GMT 201211091530024 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 The Government Procurement Service is an executive agency of the Cabinet Office. It provides savings for the UK public sector delivering centralised procurement for central government departments. Steve Bagshaw interviews its managing director, David Shields. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/savings-from-the-centre/ 311693 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121108010000 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:26:01 GMT 20121105152601 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:17:23 GMT 201211051641723 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews Features Public sector Purchasing 2012 Lawyers have told SM a requirement for suppliers to pay staff a living wage would not fall foul of European purchasing regulations provided that bidders are treated fairly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/living-wage-requirement-would-not-breach-eu-rules/ 312587 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121107010000 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:08:50 GMT 20121107120850 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:40:15 GMT 2012110712124015 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The National Audit Office has found 12 out of 14 projects at Sellafield nuclear facility have failed to meet deadlines, and three have seen costs increase by more than 10 per cent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sellafield-projects-not-delivering-value-for-money/ 312571 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121107003000 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:30:21 GMT 20121107113021 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:30:24 GMT 2012110810103024 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Procurement staff will receive free training in ethical buying through a Department of Health-funded initiative. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-aims-ethical-programme-at-nhs-buyers/ 309717 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121101000000 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:52:15 GMT 20121101115215 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:59:50 GMT 201211020995950 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 Margaret Thatcher's former deputy PM urges pay restrictions be removed so the government can recruit private sector procurement professionals who "would eat most people for breakfast". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lord-heseltine-calls-for-a-cpo-in-every-government-department/ 309033 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20121031020000 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:34:22 GMT 20121031153422 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 09:40:45 GMT 201211080994045 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 Automated tracking of supplies has reduced waste, freed up the time of clinical staff and meant less was spent on holding unnecessary stock. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/portsmouth-nhs-trust-saves-178-million-with-stock-system/ 308383 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121030010000 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:23:18 GMT 20121030112318 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:03:34 GMT 201210311310334 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude also announces the leasing of Admiralty Arch as part of consolidating the number of government offices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-attracts-smes-to-the-g-cloud/ 306794 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121026000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:02:52 GMT 20121026120252 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:55:17 GMT 201211081645517 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2012 The review into Scottish public construction contracts is under way, with late payments to sub contractors and procurement costs disproportionate to the size of projects emerging as areas for improvement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/review-reveals-more-consistency-needed-in-scottish-construction-procurement/ 306249 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20121025020000 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:06:15 GMT 20121025100615 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:20:04 GMT 2012102612122004 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Director of Scottish procurement Alastair Merrill tells SM: "Scotland is setting the pace in procurement innovation and other governments are recognising this." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scottish-bill-sets-the-pace-in-procurement-reform/ 306259 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121025000000 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:41:04 GMT 20121025104104 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:23:14 GMT 2012102610102314 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Launching a partnership with public and private sector bodies, the Scottish government aims to provide clear career pathways for teenagers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scottish-government-embeds-procurement-into-school-curriculum/ 305662 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121024013000 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:24:46 GMT 20121024112446 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:46:16 GMT 2012102512124616 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2012 New developments to Scotland's Public Contracts Scotland website mean that prime contractors can advertise sub-contract opportunities, boosting local communities and ensuring sustainability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scotland-boosts-local-supply-base-with-sub-contracting-opportunities/ 305721 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121024000000 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:41:17 GMT 20121024124117 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:14:12 GMT 2012102510101412 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 London Metropolitan University has been forced to cancel a procurement process due to the financial impact of losing its "highly trusted sponsor" status. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/university-cancels-procurement-following-dramatic-shift-in-finances/ 305015 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121023013000 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:04:22 GMT 20121023110422 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:49:53 GMT 2012102412124953 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The prime minister will urge business leaders to follow the lead of Vodafone and Rolls-Royce in getting banks to release funds for suppliers by verifying invoices early. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cameron-calls-on-companies-to-back-supply-chain-finance-scheme/ 305027 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121023000000 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:16:56 GMT 20121023111656 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:38:55 GMT 2012102412123855 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2012 MP Margaret Hodge says a Department for Work and Pensions deal to provide medical assessments for benefit claimants "permits loopholes that can all too easily be exploited by contractors". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dwp-censured-for-loose-contract-management/ 303406 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121019013000 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:56:19 GMT 20121019125619 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:08:10 GMT 2012102212120810 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 A public body tendering for waste services on behalf of councils in Northern Ireland has terminated the procurement process following a legal challenge. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ni-waste-tender-cancelled-over-legal-fears/ 302777 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121018013000 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:43:24 GMT 20121018104324 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:53:36 GMT 2012101912125336 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The National Audit Office has criticised the government's current budgeting system for failing to encourage departments to work together to identify best value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/treasury-urged-to-provide-consistency-in-government-spending/ 302773 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121018003000 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:33:07 GMT 20121018103307 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:48:48 GMT 2012101911114848 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The University has worked with Supply Solutions to develop a supply chain management degree to launch in January 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/plymouth-university-collaborates-to-launch-supply-chain-degree/ 302808 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121018000000 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:21:31 GMT 20121018112131 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:37:26 GMT 2012101910103726 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2012 A report by MPs has called for stronger links between the Treasury and Major Projects Authority, having "long been concerned" the body's warnings have been ignored. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/treasury-ignores-advice-on-major-projects/ 301134 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121016000000 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:31:12 GMT 20121016113112 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:12 GMT 2012101710105712 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Countries should work together and pool systems to develop more efficient and transparent public services, says the Commonwealth Public Procurement Network. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/call-for-african-governments-to-collaborate-on-procurement-reform/ 300973 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121015000000 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:16:36 GMT 20121015101636 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:38:54 GMT 2012101612123854 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Rather than cut support services for 13-19-year-olds 
in Surrey, procurement helped to transform them, 
while simultaneously saving jobs and money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/engaging-youth/ 300286 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20121011030000 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:52:16 GMT 20121008165216 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:59:44 GMT 201210081645944 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Public sector Purchasing 2012 The local authority has adopted a new commercial strategy and aims to become a 'commissioning organisation' to tackle the challenges it faces. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/herefordshire-revamps-buying-strategy/ 300660 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121011010000 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:37 GMT 20121011103437 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:41:29 GMT 2012101210104129 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The procurement profession is less than 10 years old in Uganda, where the PPDA regulates its activity. Rebecca Ellinor asks executive director, Cornelia Sabiiti, to explain its achievements and challenges. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/public-relations/ 300195 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121011000000 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:41:12 GMT 20121008114112 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:52:16 GMT 2012100811115216 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews Features Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The devolved government has commissioned a study into whether the public sector is getting value for money from its £2 billion construction spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scotland-launches-construction-contracts-review/ 300659 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121011000000 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:22:29 GMT 20121011102229 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:06:29 GMT 2012101210100629 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the current government has not complied with the Procurement Act and "denied the people of Ghana value for their money". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ghanas-presidential-candidate-attacks-government-procurement/ 300517 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121010000000 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:41:25 GMT 20121010104125 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:01:35 GMT 2012101110100135 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Moving the UK road network from the government's budget to the control of an independent regulator will drive more efficient procurement and boost cost savings, says the business organisation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cbi-calls-for-regulator-to-oversee-road-network-procurement/ 300219 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121008000000 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:47:15 GMT 20121008124715 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:36:00 GMT 2012101010103600 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Both politicians and civil servants should be held accountable for the mistakes made in the tender for a new operator of the West Coast Main Line, IAG CEO Willie Walsh believes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ministers-should-share-the-blame-for-rail-franchise-fiasco/ 299985 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121005000000 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:16:16 GMT 20121005121616 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:51:17 GMT 2012100512125117 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The head of procurement for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games said the value of products and services received from sponsors must be measured against what could be achieved through a purchasing process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sponsors-goods-and-services-must-add-value/ 299970 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121005000000 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:48:52 GMT 20121005114852 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:36:47 GMT 201210080993647 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Bill Crothers said he wanted to 'find the money, stimulate growth and improve capability'. He added that he was proud to be the government's CPO. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-government-cpo-reveals-reform-plans/ 299856 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121004000000 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:21:03 GMT 20121004132103 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:50:01 GMT 201210170995001 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 CIPS CEO David Noble announced a series of new initiatives to delegates at the CIPS Annual Conference 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-is-now-a-leading-global-profession/ 299852 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121004000000 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:02:26 GMT 20121004130226 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:40:16 GMT 2012100511114016 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 The procurement process to find an operator for the rail line contained 'significant technical flaws' and 'deeply regrettable and completely unacceptable mistakes' by the Department for Transport. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-cancels-west-coast-franchise-tender/ 299625 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121003013000 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:50:40 GMT 20121003115040 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:59:29 GMT 201210051535929 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Almost 50,000 jobs could be created in Wales if the public sector followed the Scottish approach to local sourcing, according to the leader of Plaid Cymru. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/party-of-wales-calls-on-government-to-source-locally/ 299090 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120930000000 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:52:17 GMT 20120928155217 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:34:25 GMT 2012100211113425 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 EC argues its strategy could deliver 2.5 million jobs and €160 million (£127.6 million) in economic contributions by leveraging public sector buying power to drive demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pool-cloud-spend-to-speed-up-development-eu-members-told/ 299039 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120928010000 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:23:22 GMT 20120928112322 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:53:23 GMT 2012100111115323 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing 2012 Board accepts resignation of chief operating officer David Taylor-Smith and G4S Global Events managing director Ian Horseman Sewell and announces new CEO jobs to oversee government deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/g4s-execs-resign-and-new-roles-created-to-address-failings/ 299044 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120928003000 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:52:56 GMT 20120928115256 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:39:54 GMT 2012100111113954 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The city's elected mayor wants to use procurement to "generate jobs and growth", as the City Council transforms its purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/leicester-to-use-purchasing-spend-to-support-local-economy/ 298863 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120927013000 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:47:31 GMT 20120927104731 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:09:46 GMT 201210031530946 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Prime minister Amama Mbabzi said saving money through purchasing could lead to an increase in teachers' salaries. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ugandan-pm-calls-for-more-procurement-savings/ 298852 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120927000000 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:04:31 GMT 20120927100431 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:38:01 GMT 2012092810103801 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The chief secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, told the Lib Dem Autumn conference the government is taking action to stop firms that avoid their tax obligations winning public contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lib-dems-issue-tax-warning-to-government-suppliers/ 298656 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120926013000 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:35:18 GMT 20120926113518 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:41:44 GMT 2012092711114144 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Public spending cuts and delays to a new government framework could mean consultancies decide to focus on projects outside the public sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/public-sector-faces-consultancy-skills-shortfall/ 298402 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120925003000 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:08:55 GMT 20120925120855 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:11:21 GMT 2012092611111121 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Report finds current procurement system for tagging offenders is outdated and expensive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/electronic-tagging-procurement-is-flawed/ 298005 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20120924000400 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:26:54 GMT 20120924122654 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:39:14 GMT 2012100210103914 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing 2012 A CBI report says going out to market could save an average of 11 per cent a claim the Local Government Association says is pie in the sky. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/outsourcing-public-services-could-save-22-billion/ 297992 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120924000300 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:12:47 GMT 20120924121247 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:19:03 GMT 2012092512121903 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing 2012 The Home Affairs Committee has also called on private security firm G4S to waive its £57 million management fee, after it failed to meet requirements of its Olympic security contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mps-call-for-blacklist-to-name-and-shame-suppliers-who-fail/ 288037 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120921013000 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:30:36 GMT 20120921113036 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:23:03 GMT 2012092412122303 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 EU rules that mirror current UK practice will level the playing field for British businesses, the government has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-launches-late-payment-consultation/ 292459 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120921003000 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:12:45 GMT 20120921121245 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:02:26 GMT 2012092412120226 Paul Snell News Law Public sector Purchasing 2012 Proposed legislation governing purchasing, which aims to maximise economic benefits and promote competition among qualified suppliers, has been praised by a thinktank. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/namibia-takes-significant-step-with-procurement-bill/ 287571 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:59:00 GMT 20120920005900 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:49:24 GMT 20120920124924 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:58:57 GMT 201209271755857 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Southern Africa 2012 Procurement staff from two local authorities have produced a guide for suppliers explaining how to bid for deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lincolnshire-lifts-barriers-to-public-contracts/ 286848 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120918000000 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:20:08 GMT 20120918122008 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:18:23 GMT 201209211531823 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Local authority chiefs believe more commissioning of services to the private and voluntary sector is needed to provide flexibility, but they have concerns over the skills of commissioners. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/council-leaders-see-need-for-more-outsourcing/ 281937 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120917000000 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:56:41 GMT 20120917115641 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:51:52 GMT 201210170995152 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing Ed's choice outsourcing 2012 A parliamentary group has made 13 recommendations to improve public sector building projects, including establishing an advisory group on procurement to provide buyers with support. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-should-build-construction-procurement-expertise/ 279866 Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120915000000 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:22:56 GMT 20120914152256 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:50:08 GMT 2012091811115008 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Deputy chief procurement officer Sally Collier has said the government is "negotiating every week" to deliver changes, and predicted a more favourable regulatory environment by 2016. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/expect-more-public-procurement-reform/ 279718 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120914010000 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:15:02 GMT 20120914111502 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:30:46 GMT 201210031423046 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The National Audit Office has published a critical report into a deal for translation and interpretation services, blaming insufficient due diligence on the supplier for the problems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mps-appalled-by-court-translation-contract/ 279696 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120914003000 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:21:38 GMT 20120914102138 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:08:45 GMT 2012091710100845 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 There continues to be differences between the amounts central government departments pay for commodities such as A4 paper and energy, according to the TaxPayers' Alliance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/whitehall-departments-still-inconsistent-on-prices/ 279710 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120914000000 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:58:48 GMT 20120914105848 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:47:56 GMT 201209190994756 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 Local authorities have only marginally improved the number of invoices they pay within 10 days in the past three years, research finds. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/late-payment-by-councils-a-curse-for-small-firms/ 279724 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120914000000 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:25:47 GMT 20120914112547 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:52:27 GMT 201209170995227 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Paul Deighton has defended the decision of Games organisers to hire G4S as sole security contractor for London Olympics, saying blame for the contract's failure lay with the private company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/locog-was-right-to-award-olympic-security-deal-to-g4s-says-ceo/ 264600 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120912003000 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:24:18 GMT 20120912112418 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:04:54 GMT 2012091312120454 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The government aims to strengthen UK industries so that public buyers award contracts to UK companies as a matter of course. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-buying-should-shape-economy-says-cable/ 263894 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120912000000 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:07:22 GMT 20120912110722 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:26:33 GMT 201209131422633 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice public sector 2012 The local authority hopes to save the money over six years through new deals for general household and recyclable waste. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/waste-contracts-to-save-69-million-in-bedford/ 260052 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120907003000 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:13:27 GMT 20120907101327 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:47:58 GMT 201209100994758 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 Management Consultancies Association chairman expresses frustration at second delay this time to the announcement of suppliers being considered for government business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-should-put-consultancy-framework-effort-where-its-mouth-is/ 259695 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120905013000 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:16:10 GMT 20120905121610 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:49:04 GMT 2012090612124904 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Auditor general: "Weaknesses need to be addressed and oversight of ICT investment needs strengthening to ensure value for money." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/poor-management-blamed-for-133-million-spend-by-scottish-government/ 259475 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120904003000 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:09:00 GMT 20120904100900 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:04:55 GMT 2012090511110455 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The government should make more use of its buying power to negotiate better deals with landlords, according to MPs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/centralise-negotiation-to-boost-public-property-savings/ 259152 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120902000000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:18:59 GMT 20120831171859 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:52:22 GMT 2012090410105222 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 A report has proposed streamlining the Defence Materiel Organisation to improve spending. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australian-senate-criticises-flawed-defence-procurement/ 259129 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120901000000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:26:09 GMT 20120831162609 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:54:58 GMT 201209051315458 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Commercial skills must be improved if the government is to meet its aim of opening public services to greater choice and competition, a report says. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/civil-servants-must-improve-contract-negotiation-skills/ 258272 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120831010000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:49:06 GMT 20120831124906 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:39:43 GMT 2012090311113943 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The idea of introducing a body in each EU country to oversee public purchasing has been rejected by the countries negotiating reforms to procurement rules. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ec-scraps-public-procurement-regulator-proposal/ 258227 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120831003000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:20:12 GMT 20120831102012 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:57:58 GMT 201209051535758 SM Admin 1 News Law Public sector 2012 The infrastructure and services business has reassured clients there will be no impact on contracts following restructuring, but lawyer says those concerned should check their deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lawyer-urges-worried-buyers-to-check-mouchel-contracts/ 257264 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120830000000 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:39:12 GMT 20120830113912 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:37:41 GMT 2012083110103741 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The incumbent operator of the route has launched a legal challenge to the Department for Transport to prevent the award of the deal to rival FirstGroup. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/virgin-trains-challenges-west-coast-contract-award/ 254776 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120829013000 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:21:46 GMT 20120829102146 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:00:41 GMT 201208301310041 Paul Snell News Law Public sector Purchasing 2012 Construction firms in Scotland are choosing not to participate in public tender processes because the costs are too high. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scottish-public-procurement-process-a-lottery/ 253268 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120828000000 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:58:30 GMT 20120828115830 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:55:20 GMT 2012082910105520 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The Transport Select Committee has called for the government to postpone signing the deal to run the West Coast Mainline, as an online petition asking for the decision to be reconsidered closes in on 100,000 signatures. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mps-call-for-delay-to-train-franchise-deal/ 251927 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120824010000 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:32:03 GMT 20120824123203 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:17:01 GMT 2012082812121701 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The London rail project is to establish an academy for contractors to learn how to use the technology, which will cut risks, increase safety and reduce errors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/crossrail-to-train-suppliers-in-business-information-modelling/ 251137 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120823000000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:14:00 GMT 20120823111400 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:00:03 GMT 201208241530003 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The South African government watchdog will examine allegations that tenders were awarded inappropriately and contractors blacklisted unfairly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sa-public-protector-to-investigate-housing-tender-complaints/ 250969 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120822000000 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:02:40 GMT 20120822110240 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:04:24 GMT 2012082312120424 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The Department of Trade and Industry in South Africa has urged buyers to beware of fake certificates claiming BBBEE compliance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sa-government-warns-over-bogus-bbbee-certificates/ 250803 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120821000000 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:07:50 GMT 20120821110750 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:45:22 GMT 2012082212124522 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Southern Africa 2012 The local authority has selected Balfour Beatty Living Places as its preferred bidder for a 10-year contract to provide council services, including procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/north-tyneside-outsources-business-services-in-200-million-deal/ 250671 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120820000000 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:45:04 GMT 20120820124504 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:58:57 GMT 201208281535857 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The country's government has announced its intention to become a member of the reciprocal global deal that opens access to public sector contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/new-zealand-to-join-wto-government-procurement-agreement/ 249246 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120818000000 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:39:30 GMT 20120817153930 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:35:24 GMT 2012082112123524 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 The National Audit Office said the Department for Work and Pensions has improved its governance of the deal, but needs to do more to address shortcomings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dwp-must-boost-risk-management-on-health-test-contract/ 249216 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20120817000400 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:31:55 GMT 20120817123155 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:43:01 GMT 2012082111114301 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 It will be left up to those commissioning NHS services to decide if it is necessary to advertise contracts to achieve best value, according to a consultation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-guidelines-for-nhs-commissioners-published/ 249208 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20120817000200 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:12:35 GMT 20120817121235 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:19:42 GMT 2012082111111942 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The Australian state government has agreed to implement recommendations from an audit to make significant savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/new-south-wales-government-aims-to-save-1-billion-with-procurement-reform/ 249196 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20120817000100 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:52:51 GMT 20120817105251 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:43:21 GMT 201208200994321 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 Local authorities that collaborate to share services get their money back through savings generated with no drop in the quality of service, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/shared-services-recoup-costs-in-two-years/ 249081 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20120816000200 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:51:29 GMT 20120816105129 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:40:50 GMT 2012081712124050 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The Department for Communities and Local Government is to publish all its information on spending above £250 to boost transparency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dclg-lowers-spend-data-threshold-to-250/ 249098 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20120816000100 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:01:28 GMT 20120816120128 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:41:52 GMT 2012081712124152 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 "Ridiculous" purchasing regulations and "ludicrously low" threshold values are denying local authorities the opportunity to save money, the Local Government Association has claimed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/torturous-procurement-rules-choking-off-savings/ 248993 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120815000000 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:14:46 GMT 20120815131446 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:56:17 GMT 201208281535617 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The entrepreneur said it would be "extremely unlikely" his company would bid for a rail franchise again as the current process is "too costly and uncertain", after Virgin Trains loses its contract to rival FirstGroup. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/branson-rails-over-west-coast-main-line-bid-process/ 248965 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120815000000 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:54:26 GMT 20120815115426 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:16:59 GMT 2012081612121659 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The devolved administration wants to hear from procurement professionals regarding its proposals to use public purchasing to boost jobs and the economy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scottish-government-consults-on-procurement-reforms/ 248696 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120813000000 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:18:11 GMT 20120813111811 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:55:47 GMT 2012081410105547 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 The Kenyan Public Accounts Committee has called for the resignation of the transport minister and governor of the Central Bank following a report into contracts to print currency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pac-calls-for-resignations-over-banknote-procurement/ 248582 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT 20120812080000 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:10:01 GMT 20120810161001 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:41:24 GMT 201209061644124 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Southern Africa 2012 This is among the five best practices highlighted in a report that purchasers should employ when preparing an request for proposal for a tender process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/think-small-and-focused-when-writing-an-rfp/ 248540 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120810000000 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:41:18 GMT 20120810124118 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:00:07 GMT 201208281640007 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing 2012 Minister Francis Maude admits meeting the target won't be easy, but says it is the right thing to do as he announces £5.5 billion efficiencies made in the past year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-government-aims-to-save-20-billion-a-year-by-2015/ 248399 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120809000000 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:45:51 GMT 20120809114551 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:13:28 GMT 201208281641328 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 SM had an exclusive opportunity to sit down with the government's newly appointed chief procurement officer Bill Crothers. He explains his priorities and the challenges he faces to Paul Snell. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/performance-must-match-payment/ 246047 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:05:00 GMT 20120807000500 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:32:35 GMT 20120807093235 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:57:42 GMT 201208281535742 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Public sector Purchasing 2012 By Lord Digby Jones and Michael Wilson John Wiley & Sons, £9.99 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2012/fixing-britain-the-business-of-reshaping-our-nation/ 246075 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120807000000 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:43:04 GMT 20120807114304 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:21:14 GMT 201208201642114 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Public sector Purchasing Reviews 2012 This system not only cuts our running costs but improves our systems, reduces paperwork and makes it easier for our suppliers to do business with us. Councillor Paul McGlone, lead member for finance at Lambeth Council. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/six-london-authorities-hope-to-save-6-million-through-it-database-deal/ 245853 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 09:00:00 GMT 20120805090000 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:15:20 GMT 20120803121520 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:38:40 GMT 201208281643840 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology 2012 The UK government's strategy to implement broadband across the country risks shutting out smaller contractors, according to a committee of peers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-of-broadband-upgrade-is-non-competitive-say-lords/ 245823 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT 20120803070000 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:49:13 GMT 20120803094913 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:42:54 GMT 201208071534254 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Contracting the armed forces in the first instance could have avoided problems with the London 2012 security contract, an academic has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/more-troops-should-have-been-used-from-start-for-olympics-security/ 245827 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120803000000 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:14:57 GMT 20120803101457 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:49:22 GMT 2012080310104922 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing Home page picture story 2012 Just 6 per cent of public sector leaders think supply chain disruption will affect their organisation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/public-sector-unprepared-for-supply-chain-problems/ 245376 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT 20120731050000 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:56:01 GMT 20120731105601 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:23:43 GMT 2012080112122343 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Supply chain 2012 The Cabinet Office's procurement complaints investigation scheme has solved 81 per cent of problems reported by suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mystery-shopper-tackles-prompt-payment-problems/ 245393 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120731000000 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:04:34 GMT 20120731120434 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:26:52 GMT 2012080111112652 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector 2012 Strong leadership and management also emerged as critical factors in a 'lessons learned' report on the construction of venues for the 2012 Games. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/early-planning-and-engagement-key-to-olympic-sustainable-procurement/ 245420 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120731000000 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:06:24 GMT 20120731130624 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:15:37 GMT 2012080112121537 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 Industry experts have criticised the government's preferred solution, saying it will be undermined by its weakness in negotiation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/defence-outsourcing-plan-is-inherently-weak/ 245082 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120730000000 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:18:30 GMT 20120730111830 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:06:28 GMT 201208281640628 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2012 MPs have said obligations under the Freedom of Information Act should be written into contracts, but would prefer not to apply a blanket rule covering private providers of public services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/outsourcers-should-comply-with-freedom-of-information-requests/ 244680 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120727000000 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:39:54 GMT 20120727103954 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:52:24 GMT 2012073011115224 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector 2012 The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union says rules requiring materials and clothing to be bought locally will boost jobs and manufacturing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sa-union-welcomes-local-textile-purchasing-rules/ 244671 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120727000000 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:04:35 GMT 20120727100435 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:00:16 GMT 2012073010100016 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 This is a blow to both the consultancy industry and more importantly to their public sector clients who need a modern, fit-for-purpose framework to buy consulting, said Management Consultancies Association chief executive Alan Leaman. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/delay-to-consultancy-framework-harms-suppliers-and-buyers/ 244565 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120726040000 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:32:24 GMT 20120726123224 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:59:00 GMT 2012072711115900 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 South Africa's auditor general has identified weak procurement and spending controls as one of five major risks preventing municipalities receiving a clean bill of financial health. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/poor-supply-chain-management-prevents-clean-audits/ 244246 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120725000000 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:18:51 GMT 20120725111851 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:26:25 GMT 2012072611112625 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Southern Africa 2012 Almost half of local authorities don't know the size of the businesses they trade with, and over a third do not record their location. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/councils-ignorant-on-sme-information/ 243838 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120724010000 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:16:06 GMT 20120724101606 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:54:51 GMT 2012072511115451 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Some 82 per cent think outsourcing has a role to achieve savings, but 70 per cent believe it reduces control and increases risk. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/local-authorities-plan-to-outsource-a-third-of-services/ 243854 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120724000000 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:14:33 GMT 20120724111433 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:39:41 GMT 2012072511113941 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The opposition leader says outsourcing contracts should not be awarded by police forces until reviews of providers' ability to deliver have been carried out. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/labour-leader-miliband-calls-for-police-outsourcing-review/ 243452 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120720000000 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:08:47 GMT 20120720100847 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:33:59 GMT 201207230993359 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The African country's procurement regulatory authority has banned 393 firms from bidding for public contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nearly-400-firms-blacklisted-from-tenders-in-tanzania/ 243458 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120720000000 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:24:44 GMT 20120720102444 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:12:39 GMT 2012072310101239 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Fraud & corruption Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 MP Margaret Hodge has said problems at the supplier G4S have undermined confidence in those managing the London games. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/olympic-security-contract-chaos-was-predictable-says-pac-chairman/ 243317 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120719040000 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:06:06 GMT 20120719120606 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:27:17 GMT 2012072010102717 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing 2012 A policy review commissioned by the Welsh administration has identified a shortfall in qualified professionals that is hindering purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/welsh-public-sector-must-boost-procurement-skills/ 243202 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120719000000 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:47:27 GMT 20120719104727 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:10:31 GMT 2012072010101031 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 We need a new, more collaborative approach and greater accountability, utilising expertise in IT procurement, said Nick Herbert, minister for policing and criminal justice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/police-it-company-aims-to-reduce-the-bill/ 242946 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120719000000 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:58:21 GMT 20120719095821 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:55:50 GMT 201207200995550 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Auditor general's annual report reveals just 400 cards, out of 3.5 million, have been produced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-of-ugandan-id-cards-criticised/ 242953 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120719000000 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:09:52 GMT 20120719100952 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:41:05 GMT 201207200994105 Hannah Whittaker News Topics Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012