The Local Government Procurement Network - coming soon

The Local Government Procurement Network (LGPN) is a UK-wide network aimed at informing, empowering and connecting all those involved in ...

Why do Public Sector bodies make it almost impossible for small companies to participate in the tendering process?

Here's a copy of an email I fired off today (in anger), finally lost the will to live...

Dear Sir/Madam

(CC: Stephen Philips – my ...

Free Tools & Tips of Online Marketing!!

There are several tools/resources available for Online marketing like: email marketing, website design and its promotion, SEO ...

Do you have to “procure” something even if its free?

Similar problems to those my colleagues and I have experienced with a number of different procurement processes are often shared on ...

Should Procurement report into Finance?

A Newbie Supplier Introduction (with questions)

Hi everyone.

I've only just joined this group, as I have been looking at tendering to the public sector for a while.

I've read a few ...

Have you ever used the Negotiated procedure under EU Rules?

I am interested in hearing about people's experiences using the Negotiated Procedure under EU rules. What product / Service were you ...

Does anyone have any positive thoughts regarding PQQ's?

We've developed numerous policies, procedures, benchmarks and systems of work so that we can fill a questionnaire in better than our ...

Hi, Harrogate Borough Council are currently reviewing how we approach contracting with local (the loacl authority area) suppliers....

Does anyone know of any specific policies with regards to ensuring at least one quote under a specific threshold (we are proposing 50K) ...

Another frustrated supplier has joined ...........

Hi everyone.

As a newbie here, I thought I’d introduce myself.

My company currently supplies the public sector (in a very small way) ...

EVERYONE PLEASE READ MY CONCERNS and could anyone in local or central UK government procurement, or FM consultancy then explain the logic...

Do any of your schools face this risk?


Over the last year I have approached over 125 government & local authority procurement teams ...

LHC has launched a free guide to pre-tendered framework arrangements. Download it now at www.lhc.gov.uk/frameworkguide, or send me your...

The guide aims to help public sector officers to understand the advantages of choosing the procurement method over traditional processes

190 Local Councils have no formal arrangements for staff agency spend (total spend £325m). Why has procurement failed to deliver in this...

http://govmark.co.uk/free-download-the-1bn-market-for-agency-staff-in-local-government-2012/

SMEs and the 'contracts' debate

Are there ways to encourage local authorities to procure from local SMEs? How easy is it for SMEs to procure from central government?

Is SaaS the "next big thing" in the Procurement technology arena?

Cloud based Procurement solutions are the order of the day. Here is a demo of what SaaS based solutions can do!

could you hint: where I could find UK public procurement market statistics? any help deeply appreciated!

A recent article highlighted the possibility that Public Sector recruitment will only remain static or decline up until 2013.

Whilst cost cutting is at the forefront of all Public Sector departments, what does this mean for current suppliers into the Public ...

Can a Long term Sourcing Partner add value to your Procurement Strategy? Learn more in this case study from GEP (Global eProcure)

Global eProcure helped the client save on procurement by streamlining processes, upgrading procurement automation solutions and ensuring ...

Q: Will the Procurement function eventually disappear?...

.... and its disciplines become embedded into business processes as a routine part of the way the business operates?

The Apollo Group is exhibiting this year at the CIH South East Conference & Exhibition in Brighton. We are on Stand 30 in the Durham Room...