Scottish Procurement Generates More Than £13 Billion
Public procurement wielded substantial economic influence in Scotland throughout the fiscal year 2021-22, a new report shows. This report marks the fifth annual assessment of procurement activities in Scotland, and revealed that public sector procurement spending surpassed £16 billion, with £8.9 billion directed towards Scottish entities.
In terms of economic activity, the report unveiled that public sector ...
$450m US Government System Engineering Contract Won.
KBR, a company providing science, technology and engineering solutions has won new contracts exceeding $450 million to provide advanced systems engineering support and services to the U.S. Government. These contracts, set to run through 2031, include a spectrum of technical expertise including systems engineering, acquisition support, and applied research across space and ground systems.
The scope of ...
Contracts Sealed for England-Scotland Electricity ‘Superhighway’
For sales and bid managers in the renewable energy sector, the EGL2 project presents a wealth of opportunities.
Unlock Success: Wales’ Game-Changing Procurement Act 2023 Reveals Cutting-Edge Learning & Development Program!
A comprehensive Learning & Development initiative slated to roll out ahead of the new Procurement Act's debut in October 2024.
Government Property Agency’s Bold Move: New Strategic Partners to Revolutionise UK Infrastructure.
The Government Property Agency has announced the appointment of two strategic partners to spearhead its Capital Programmes. This move marks a pivotal step towards realising ambitious goals of economic growth.
SME Action Plan to Boost Government Procurement
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced an SME Action Plan to create a more level playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in government procurement. As a sales or bid manager targeting public sector contracts, it’s essential to understand how this plan can open up opportunities for your business.
Key Objectives and Measures in the ...
Procurement Agility Impacts British Army Logistics in 2024.
Under a new £282 million contract, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles will deliver 500 multipurpose trucks to the British Army in 2024.
These vehicles will allow personnel to load flat racks onto the platform, which can carry essential logistics such as ammunition, food, water, and support materiel, to operational locations.
The procurement deal is a collaboration between Defence ...
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Artificial Intelligence Poised to Transform Public Procurement
Our CEO, Ian Makgill, recently discussed imminent AI impacts on public procurement in an enlightening The Trowers podcast. Rapid advances in generative language models like ChatGPT foreshadow revolutionary change ahead. Yet governments have scarcely begun responding, given the swift pace of progress. Ian explored both challenges and opportunities from AI alongside transparency and data improvements still ...
EU Auditors Flag Declining Competition in Public Procurement
A new report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) reveals troubling trends regarding competition for European public sector contracts. As bidding managers know, EU public procurement represents a massive €2 trillion market. Yet despite the scale of this opportunity, securing public contracts appears to be getting more complicated, not easier.
The audit shows that between 2011-2021, the average ...
The Buyers That Stole Christmas…Again
It’s that most wonderful time of the year again, but some buyers can’t help but play the role of Grinch with tender deadlines that steal time away from holiday festivities.
We’re returning with an annual updated naughty list of those spreading holiday misery in the procurement world.
You may recall our 2022 blog, which highlighted a depressing 82% increase ...