Net Zero Needs Further Action, Says NAO
A new National Audit Office (NAO) report highlights that further action is needed by the UK Government to strengthen governance and delivery mechanisms, if it is to secure value for money for its £4.2bn of innovation spending in pursuit of net zero.
The NAO’s latest study investigates whether the government is set up to deliver value for ...
Future Trends in Government Procurement
Over the years, government procurement has undergone significant changes, with new trends emerging that are reshaping the way governments buy goods and services.
One of the most notable trends in government procurement is the shift towards digital procurement. Governments are increasingly leveraging technology to streamline the procurement process, reduce costs, and improve transparency. Online procurement portals, e-auctions, ...
Making Your Own Export Platform?
If you are building your own export platform, sourcing, organising and analysing your data has its challenges. Here are some of the most common challenges we see:
Finding The Right Data.
Bid teams' time is valuable, and poor information can make the difference between a useful product or not. It's common to have questions around potential sources of ...
Global Analysis: Less Is Less
Analysing 7.5 million tender documents published by governments around the world has revealed a worrying trend of publishers providing less data for potential bidders. On average, the number of tender notices that have descriptions with fewer than 250 characters has increased from 31% in 2019 to 45% in 2022.
This trend of using shorter descriptions in tender ...