Breakdown of estimated construction investment 2019
The latest findings from IHS Markit and CIPS UK Construction (January 2019) state that there is “business optimism towards the year ahead” as the degree of confidence in the construction market is at its highest level since last April. Survey respondents cited hopes of a boost to growth from work on big-ticket transport and […]
4 Ways Business Intelligence can Support Tender Monitoring
Finding the right tools for tender monitoring can be challenging. Every business has different needs when it comes to procurement (whether private or public procurement), and to win higher value contracts, it is important that your business is covering all the bases. So how can business intelligence support tender monitoring and help you find […]
Why Use a Procurement Bid Management Tool?
Procurement strategy can vary from organisation to organisation, but one thing all suppliers should have in common when bidding for contracts is a procurement bid management tool. There are many benefits to using business intelligence tools and procurement software to manage your bid management processes. A bid management system can help you save time, manage […]
Public Sector Procurement Process: Tendering for Public Sector Contracts
Is your business looking to start tendering for public sector contracts to help you grow this year and beyond? Understanding the public sector procurement process is the best place to start if you want to improve your chances of winning valuable public tenders. In this beginner’s guide to public tendering, we take you through what a public sector […]
Scottish Budget 2019-2020: tender opportunities and highlights
Last week Finance Secretary Derek Mackay MSP delivered the Scottish Budget 2019-2020. In what he claimed to be a “fair and progressive budget”, Mr Mackay presented a business-friendly package that aims to prepare the Scottish economy for the opportunities of the future. Housing The Scottish Government wants everyone living in Scotland to have access […]
Scottish Government will spend £15m improving technology and sustainability in infrastructure
The Scottish Government will spend £15m improving technology and sustainability in infrastructure such as street lighting, waste and water management, and public transport. The funding to the Scottish Cities Alliance’s Smart Cities programme has been allocated by the European Union. Find out more about the latest public sector investment in Scotland below. Scottish Cities […]
UK government provides funding to businesses developing digital technology solutions for healthcare
The UK government will spend £9 million with UK businesses that are developing digital technology solutions for healthcare. Find out more about the latest funding plans provided by UK Research and Innovation and delivered by Innovate UK below. Advancing new technologies The £9 million of new funding will soon be made available through […]
“National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline” has been published
The UK government’s centre of expertise for infrastructure and major projects, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, has released a document detailing estimated levels of investment over the coming decade – investment is projected to hit over £600 billion. Analysis of the National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline The “Analysis of the National Infrastructure and […]