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Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

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Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. If not resolved quickly, these issues could lead to higher costs, less innovation and missed opportunities to improve public services.

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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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The Public Procurement Glossary

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Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Review and Lessons Learned After completion, procurement teams assess what worked and what could be improved for future projects.

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Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?

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However, the administrative burden on university procurement teams is unlikely to go away. For example, universities must have regard to the whole raft of procurement guidance coming from the Cabinet Office in the form of procurement policy notices (PPNs).

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Scottish Procurement Vlog – September 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

A really good regional event and an opportunity to connect buyers and procurement teams from across the public and private sector as they prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. We’ve seen a number of developments across construction procurement policy recently with the publication of three new construction policy notes.

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Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

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Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. Keep your procurement team informed and compliant.