The road to Net Zero in the public sector
With Glasgow hosting the COP26 summit, the eyes of the world have been focused on the UK Government and the environmental promises it has
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UK accelerates towards net zero
As Glasgow prepares to host the UN COP26 summit, the UK has set out its strategy to deliver on its commitment to reach net zero
£650Bn infrastructure and construction investment announced
The UK Government has announced £650Bn of investment through its National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline. In the most ambitious pipeline to date, the Government has set out how billions of pounds
Construction Sector Update: September 2021
Figures from the ONS and IHS Markit/CIPS show that while the construction sector has continued to grow throughout the summer, the resurgence is being held
Autumn 2021 Budget Announced
The Chancellor has set the date for his next budget, when Government spending plans for the next three years will be revealed. The results of
Regulatory Reform – cutting red tape to make it easier to tender
The second webinar in our series on procurement, discussed how the new reforms to public procurement will make it easier for suppliers to tender for
UK Government is changing its procurement policies: here’s what you need to know
Procurement policy changes have been making headline news since the transition period for leaving the European Union came to a close in December last year.
Construction output slows
As April showers continued into May, the latest statistics from the ONS show that construction output in the UK fell by 0.8%, although output still
Infographic: A Timeline Guide to Public Procurement Reform
On 31 December 2020, the Brexit transition period ended and the UK formally withdrew from the EU Single Market and Customs Union. In the days
Infographic: Future Investment Priorities in the Public Sector
“The UK spends some £290 billion on public procurement every year. This huge amount of government spending must be leveraged to play its part in
Top 5 Trends in Public Sector Spending
Fact checked by Eddie Regan, BiP Solutions Principal Procurement Consultant Choosing where to prioritise your new business efforts can be a challenge. Many businesses simply
How to win more public tenders by maximising your resources
For many businesses either bidding for public sector contracts or already winning government tenders, a core issue that they face is the time and resources
A look forward to 2021 and procurement from a supplier perspective
2021 is here and it is an exciting time for suppliers. The public sector has planned extensive investment to ‘level up’ the UK as it
The UK construction industry is recovering
The latest Glenigan UK Construction Industry Forecast for 2021-2022 has revealed that “COVID-19 pandemic inflicted a massive shock to UK construction, but that a gradual
A look back on 2020 and procurement
2020 is a year that many will not forget! The year hosted a landmark Spending Review. There were a great number of public sector tenders
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
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
Spending Review 2020: “Historic” commitment made to the NHS
The Spending Review 2020 speech was delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 25 November 2020. The Spending Review covered the coming 12 months and
Spending Review 2020: Infrastructure highlights
It is good news for those working in the construction sector. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP, has set out a plan for
PPE procurement and finding opportunities during the “second wave”
The global pandemic has meant that all organisations have had to adjust their protective security arrangements to reflect changing threats and new working practices
