Tender Opportunities in Northern Ireland with NI Water
NI Water’s Director of Finance and Regulation is encouraging Northern Ireland’s business community to meet with its procurement team as it has been announced that the company will release contracts to a value of £240m over the next 18 months. Tender Opportunities for Local Businesses NI Water’s main focus this year has been […]
Dynamic Purchasing Systems versus procurement frameworks
We have spoken about procurement frameworks in detail on the Tracker blog, but something that we haven’t discussed is Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS). That is why we have decided to compare the two methods below. Framework Agreements Many suppliers want to gain a place on a framework as the opportunities can be extremely […]
Minister for Digital encourages local authorities to bid for a share of new £95 million fund
Margot James, the Minister of State for Digital and the Creative Industries, is encouraging local authorities to bid for a share of a £95 million government fund which is devoted to rolling out full-fibre connectivity across the UK. Full-fibre broadband network by 2033 In 2017, Philip Hammond announced that over £1 billion of funding […]
Public sector Tender Alerts v Spend Analysis tools
Different types of businesses require different types of solutions; so when it comes to finding public sector tenders, you may want to consider tender alerts and spend analysis tools. For those starting out in procurement, public sector tender alerts are an excellent option; however, if your organisation wants to win business on a larger […]
£1bn procurement framework launched in Wales
At the end of August, it was announced that Cardiff City Council is seeking contractors for a £1bn construction framework. Construction suppliers will be required to provide works covering schools and public buildings. Find out more about the South East and MidWales Collaborative Construction Framework and how your business can find more framework opportunities below. […]
How innovation in procurement can help the NHS achieve savings
Innovation in procurement was a major talking point at this year’s P4H England event; indeed, there was a whole training zone dedicated to it. As we like to stay up to date with all of the latest trends surrounding innovation in procurement, we attended Dr Harriet Boulding’s session “Procurement in practice: Requisitioner perspectives on […]
Public and Private Sector Tenders in England: Manchester Opportunities
Both private and public sector tenders in England can be big business for companies across the UK. Using Manchester as an example, a multitude of contracts are available from both public and private sector buyers, with new frameworks and building contracts being announced regularly. Small works programme Manchester City Council has announced a four-year […]
Why Business Intelligence and Tender Alerts go hand in hand
Many businesses start with – and remain with – a tender alerts package that can help their business get started when it comes to finding tender opportunities. Tracker is a uniquely powerful business growth and development solution providing the intelligence and insight you need to expand your business and stay ahead of your competitors. […]