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Five tips: accounting for past performanceHow to assess a supplier's track record when considering bids for public contracts. 17 January 2013
Groceries adjudicator needs 'parachute powers'Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers. 22 May 2012
Law change pushes prompt payment of construction suppliersA new rule applying to construction contracts entered into on or after 1 October penalises payers who drag their feet. 15 August 2011
EU bureaucracy puts brakes on tenderingThe laws governing public procurement in the European Union are causing slow tendering processes and barring SMEs' access to contracts, according to EU procurement professionals. 26 June 2011
Supermarkets face penalties for breaking supplier codeSupermarkets could be fined for breaches of a code of conduct governing dealings with suppliers, under proposals published by the government. 26 May 2011
High Court overturns legal aid tenderThe High Court has declared the tendering process for solicitors offering legal aid in family cases unlawful 02 October 2010
'Novation' not a simple answer for public sectorPublic sector organisations transferring the contracts of companies in administration face a number of legal challenges, according to procurement lawyers. 27 September 2010
Sky wins EDS court battleBSkyB expects damages of nearly 200 million pounds after a court battle with EDS over whether the IT services firm was completely truthful in its attempt to win a contract. 28 January 2010

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Guide to Supplier AppraisalThe second of Supply Management's practical guides to the basics of purchasing and supply covers how to evaluate suppliers 10 June 2010
Uncovering hidden costsThe issue of cost has never had such a great focus. Irrespective of sector, size or situation, the economic downturn has driven cost high up organisations' agendas. 07 January 2010

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If the board executives don't think strong relationships with suppliers are valuable, it's tough for procurement to succeed with this agenda. 17 May 2013

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