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Steel workers' union calls for a halt to Forth Road Bridge projectFirst minister Alex Salmond has been called upon to suspend the bridge replacement project until a review of the procurement process is carried out. 03 February 2012
MoD to encourage ''exportability'' through procurementBidding suppliers may be expected to suggest a cheaper, lower specification version of a product so it can be sold abroad. 03 February 2012
NAO backs government's savings claimsBut the spending watchdog said "fundamental changes are needed" if savings targets for the next four years are to be met. 02 February 2012
Buyers save healthy £2.7m for London NHS trustsNHS co-operative implements e-procurement to make massive savings for five primary care trusts in the capital. 02 February 2012
Skilled buyers can help cut wasteful social care spendProcurement officers should work more effectively with third sector organisations like Age UK to find out where costs can be reduced. 30 January 2012
UK government accused of ignoring IT supplier 'collusion'The Public Administration Select Committee has criticised the government for not investigating claims of anti-competitive behaviour by large IT vendors raised in the summer. 27 January 2012
Cardiff Council implements procurement transformationA restructure of the local authority's purchasing function will mean a bigger team and the introduction of category management. 25 January 2012
Gauteng province to devolve buying responsibilitiesThe South African regional government is to divide procurement between its shared service centre and individual departments, leaving buyers with an uncertain future. 25 January 2012
Staff money-saving ideas save fire service £3 millionCost-cutting tips generated by staff at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service put it on track to meet a £4 million savings target. 24 January 2012
Defence experts urge MoD to spend in UK to reap tax revenueResearch report: "Close to 36 per cent of the government spend of £1 million would be returned to the exchequer." 24 January 2012
Staffordshire council sets up public/private partnershipDeputy leader Ian Parry: "If they save us ten million quid, they'll get part of that ten million quid." 23 January 2012
UK should learn intelligent buying lessons from GermanyEuropean countries make better use of public money to boost their own industries through clever procurement, it is argued. 20 January 2012
London councils collaborate on £1.4 billion frameworkWestminster City Council and 19 other authorities have gone out to tender together for a range of back office services. 20 January 2012
Francis Maude: ''This is the moment we change things''"Past governments haven't got very excited about procurement. It wasn't a sure-fire headline grabber. But it's obvious to me procurement matters," minister for the Cabinet Office. 19 January 2012
NHS buyers embrace product comparison siteGovernment Procurement Service's NHS Customer Board describes price comparison tool as a 'game changer' for the UK's health service. 19 January 2012

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