Public libraries will share a new efficient digital library platform which will make the service more consistent and improve access to books, e-books and other library services across Wales. 

Procurement bill drops 350 EU laws, aims to boost SME spend

The reforms are expected to increase government spending with SMEs, which increased for the fourth consecutive year to a record £19.3 billion in 2020/21.

The Cabinet Office has published guidance which will inform departments how to review their public bodies over the next five years.

Giving back to the community is to be embedded in all Liverpool City Region activities – including the awarding of contracts and funds.

Localis has argued that the public sector should strive to be more ethical and place-sensitive when buying goods and services worth up to £300 billion each year.

The government has published a ‘Selling To Government Guide’ which will give SMEs essential information on how to bid for and win government contracts.

Over 90 per cent of British SMEs think the public sector should do more to remove the tendering barriers they face when bidding for public sector contracts.

The LGA has published guidance to help councils support their local businesses to take advantage of new export opportunities.

MPs have said that the government’s response to the pandemic has exposed the taxpayer to ‘significant financial risks for decades to come’.

Liverpool City Region’s planned hydrogen bus fleet could double in size – before the first vehicle even hits the road.

New measures will require businesses to commit to net zero by 2050 and publish carbon reduction plans before they can bid for major government contracts.

Latest procurement figures show that across government £15.5 billion was paid to small and medium sized businesses to help deliver vital public services.

The Crown Commercial Service has decided to extend G-Cloud 12 framework agreement for 12 months.

DHSC's decision to prioritise hospitals at the beginning of the pandemic meant social care providers were left exposed by lack of PPE.

Labour says that almost £2 billion of coronavirus spending has been spent on ‘crony’ contracts going to Conservative friends and donors.

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