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Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

Tracker Intelligence

Key Findings from the National Audit Office Report The NAO report offers a detailed analysis of the current state of competition in public procurement, highlighting several key areas of concern. One of the most pressing issues is the over-reliance on framework agreements by central government departments.

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

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Introduction of a Central Digital Platform as an online central repository of information. Extension of scope of the Act across the procurement and contract lifecycle to include contract management. The current procurement rules will remain in effect until 23 February 2025 and will apply to procurements commenced before this date.

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Who Are the Key Players in Public Procurement?

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Central Government Procurement Bodies Crown Commercial Service (CCS) The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) acts as the UKs central procurement authority. It manages national framework agreements, offering public sector organisations access to pre-approved suppliers and streamlined procurement procedures.

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Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?

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Universities have successfully persuaded the Cabinet Office to introduce a minimum contract value threshold of £2 million in relation to some of the transparency requirements to reduce the administrative burden on universities, particularly regarding the publication of information. Get in Touch First name (*) Please enter your first name.

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Scottish Procurement Vlog – September 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit www.gov.scot/procurement Please email enquiries to scottishprocurement@gov.scot Follow us online: Single speaker transcript, Nick Ford: Hi everyone. You can find out more information about these on our Scottish Procurement blog.

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Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge. Do not rush in the last moments; instead, be prepared with a fully informed game plan, positioning yourself for success. Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? Youll need rock-solid security.