Procurement Update December 2020
Procurement has suddenly become very interesting, in the run-up to the end of the Transition period on 31st December. Whether you are a buyer or a supplier, there has been a small flurry of information relating to public procurement as we head into 2021. Some of this means change in certain areas, depending on who you […]
Infrastructure Opportunities in Local Government
UK Infrastructure pre-pandemic was gearing up for what was heralded as the ‘infrastructure revolution’ with the March Budget labelled the ‘Construction’ budget. While the sector has, inevitably, been affected by the ongoing economic uncertainty, the outlook remains positive. The UK now focused on recovery, will see between £29 billion and £37 billion of contracts across […]
UK Government Launches 25-Year Environment Plan
In 2018 the UK government released “A Green Future: Our 25 Year Plan to Improve the Environment” – its long-term management strategy for the environment. As part of this, many projects have been launched, including the Darwin Initiative in May 2019 which aims to support businesses that are “conserving some of the world’s iconic […]
Find public sector tenders in Europe with Market Intelligence
These days, our news feeds are flooded with content from all corners of the world – fresh notifications seem to be endless. With so much information out there, it is surprising businesses are still missing vital information that could help them to spark engagement with public sector organisations that are looking to work with new […]
IT tenders required to drive the NHS forward
Matt Hancock, Health and Social Care Secretary, announced at the NHS Expo in Manchester last week that he will set out plans to make the NHS an ecosystem for the best technology available. The new plans will be part of a £20 billion long-term investment which is already in place to transform health and […]
OJEU notice released for stalled Midland Metropolitan Hospital project
At the start of the month, an OJEU notice was released for a £13m early works contract for the Midland Metropolitan Hospital project in Smethwick in the West Midlands. The project is currently looking for a contractor to continue the work that Carillion had started. Works have been on hold since January 2018, when […]
Government procurement opportunities as IT outsourcing is on the rise
According to the Arvato UK Outsourcing Index, new technology means new government tenders. The latest figures have revealed that the public sector has increased outsourcing in the first half of 2018, which is excellent news for suppliers looking for government tenders. IT outsourcing The research compiled by Arvato and industry analyst NelsonHall revealed […]
The 5-year NHS funding plan: what it means for NHS suppliers
At the end of June 2018, just before the UK’s health service turned 70, the Government announced that the NHS will receive increased funding of £20.5 billion a year by the end of the five-year funding period. The Government has announced that the “funding will be front-loaded with increases of 3.6% in the first […]
