Reaching the SME government tenders target by 2020
Back in 2015, the government announced that it planned to increase procurement spend with SMEs. The Cabinet Office announced that, by 2020, it wants £1 of every £3 spent on government contracts to be allocated to SME suppliers, whether directly or as part of the supply chain. Nearly three years later it has been […]
Construction Procurement and Commercial Projects after Carillion
When construction and outsourcing giant Carillion collapsed earlier this year, the future of many commercial projects seemed uncertain. The company had won contracts to construct parts of the of the High Speed 2 rail link as well as for the maintenance of public sites such as military bases and prisons. Several major projects, such […]
What is a Public Sector Framework Agreement?
Getting your head around public sector procurement terms and what exactly a framework agreement in procurement is can be difficult. At Tracker, we like to simplify things. To help you win more public sector contracts, we are answering some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding public sector procurement frameworks and how the tendering […]
The future of healthcare contracts is digital
A recent study has predicted that by 2030* “automation, robotics and self-diagnosis” will be at the forefront of modern healthcare. If this is the case, the NHS and private hospitals across the UK will be investing heavily in IT over the next ten years, rebuilding healthcare services around the Internet of Things (IoT). We […]
The Environment Agency splits new works programme into separate operational areas
The Environment Agency aims to create better “places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development”. It is an executive non-departmental public body which is funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The latest hub arrangement by the Environment Agency has combined 30 previous deals and frameworks that cover […]
How can your SME find local authority tenders?
One of the best ways local authorities can support small businesses is by buying from them. In 2017, one of the main focuses for local authorities was ethical procurement. It has now been revealed that 42% of top tier council spending is now with SMEs*. This makes now an excellent time to find local […]
G-Cloud 10: CCS confirms third iteration of Digital Outcomes and Specialists
Potential tender opportunities could come from the third iteration of Digital Outcomes and Specialists. The latest update from G-Cloud 10 is that Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has confirmed that there will be a third iteration of the Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework agreement. This is due to open for supplier applications in July 2018. […]
Tracker’s Mini Guide to Public Sector Frameworks
Our advisors are often asked questions about public sector frameworks. Below we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about this aspect of public procurement. What are framework agreements? Public sector bodies (sometimes referred to as Public Buying Organisations – PBOs) set up framework agreements with suppliers for goods and services […]
