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The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

Solution: An open procurement approach, such as agile procurement methodologies and flexible framework agreements, facilitates quicker decision-making and increases adaptability to emerging technologies. This involves breaking down larger projects into smaller, more manageable components and using iterative development processes.

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Unwrapping the year's Procurement Act updates: Festive facts and gifts

VWV

Procurement processes, framework agreements and dynamic markets which have already commenced will continue to be governed by the old regime. From podcasts to articles and blogs, we provide everything you need to ensure your processes are as seamless as possible.

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Procurement Framework: Find The Best Solution For You

Tracker Intelligence

This emphasises the importance of being on the right framework agreements for suppliers. For suppliers, securing a position on an essential public sector frameworks list is more important than ever. ps://link.springer.com/ What Is A Procurement Framework And Why They Matter? In 2023, the U.S. But where do you start?

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Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

VWV

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act. Framework agreements are a useful tool for procuring common goods, services and works. If you want to call off under a framework, what do you need to consider?

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United Kingdom: Government to Legislate on Indefinite Extension of CE Mark Recognition and Create New Fast-Track UKCA Process

Import and Trade Remedies

Note, as a result of the Windsor Framework Agreement, CE marking was to remain mandatory for the Northern Ireland market in any event. The indefinite extension of CE marking recognition was initially announced in August 2023 (as discussed in our earlier blog post here ).

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Our third Scottish Procurement vlog of 2023 with Nick Ford

Scottish Government Procurement

So please check out our recent blog for more information. We’ve also launched our new framework for the supply of electricity across the whole of the Scottish public and third sector. Huge amounts of work went into this new framework agreement and it’s worth over £3.5 So our largest to date.

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Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 1

VWV

In this two-part blog series, we answer frequently asked questions to help you understand the impact of the Act and how to prepare. Contract Award Notice - A new notice advising of a contracting authority's intention to enter into a proposed contract or framework agreement, following a tender process or direct award.