The UK's most significant procurement overhaul in a decade has now come into effect, reshapingh ow public sector organisations source goods, services and works. Peter Ware, head of government and specialist in public procurement at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explains the substantial changes in the Procurement Act 2023 and what they mean for government bodies
Mass-scale, immature innovations spread rapidly due to their accessibility and integration into personal devices within organisations. How can public IT stay resilient against the mass adoption of unregulated technologies asks Antonio Hidalgo Landa, chair of the BCS consultancy specialist group.
We take a look at what the delayed Act will mean for procurement.
With the Procurement Act’s implementation just around the corner, Crown Commercial Service tells you what you need to know.
How Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is working with local government to build social value into procurement.
The British Association of Removers looks at how local authorities can procure removal services.
You might have noticed that some suppliers on Crown Commercial Service frameworks now have a carbon reduction plan. But what is it and how does it work?
In this blog Jason Liggins, Crown Hosting at Crown Commercial Service explains how you can save money and the environment
Mike Orlov discusses outsourcing in public services via framework agreements which so adversely affects the health sector
The Crown Commercial Service's Ron Whitehead discusses how Spark will work, how it has been designed, as well as its desired outcomes
The procurement process can be complicated and time-consuming. David Willett looks at streamlining the lengthy, daunting public sector procurement process
Emma Jones, SME Crown Representative, outlines the work underway to ensure government spend with SMEs keeps rising
Dan Saxby explains what has enabled the current sea change in government technology spend - and what the future might hold
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply expand upon the findings of its recent survey, which looks at business supplier trends amid Brexit talks
Niall Quinn of the CCS discusses the aims, objectives and impact of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 framework, and the growing importance of digital
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Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.
Housing 2025 is coming to Manchester Central on 24-26 June. Welcoming everyone in the housing and wider living sector under one roof, As the only place the whole UK housing sector comes together every year, it is where the sector will discuss and collaborate, identify solutions and speak with one voice to those framing the debate.
In January 2025, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ to encourage an increase in AI adoption across the UK. What will the Government’s plans for AI mean for local authority teams? How will emerging technologies affect environmental health services in the future?
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This year's Safety & Security Event Series drew a crowd of 56,115 professionals to Birmingham's NEC
For those involved in debt recovery, supporting engagement is critical, not just to resolve outstanding debts, but to protect vulnerable citizens, improve financial resilience, and uphold trust in public services. In this article, the CSA's head of policy, Daniel Spenceley explores why overcoming disengagement is so crucial, what barriers remain, and how collective action, including better financial education and tackling online misinformation, can create a more supportive environment for those in financial difficulty.
