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Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

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

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The current procurement rules will remain in effect until 23 February 2025 and will apply to procurements commenced before this date. Procurements started after 24 February will be governed by the new rules. You can consult Schedule 1 of the PSR or our specialist Healthcare Procurement team for more details.

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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.

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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.