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Securing the right EPR team in today's competitive market isn't easy. In the clip below Andrew Spence-Evans shares his strategies to overcome common pitfalls, from competing for specialist skills to ensuring clear project roles and adapting to post-COVID work trends. Check out the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/esKGhuqX #NHSdigital #EPRimplementation #DigitalTransformation

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Janet Rowley's new blog highlights how the UK's new Procurement Act aims to simplify and enhance public sector procurement by focusing on value for money, supporting SMEs, and introducing more flexible and transparent processes. 📜📜📜 As the October 2024 implementation date approaches, public sector bodies must prepare to leverage these opportunities to deliver on key government priorities like economic growth, housing, and infrastructure. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eg57E9pM

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🚀 Navigating UK Public Sector Procurement Frameworks Procurement frameworks are at the heart of efficient public sector sourcing, providing a compliant and structured path to achieving organisational goals. But with widely used frameworks like RM6277, MCF3, Constellia, and G-Cloud, the key challenge is knowing which one aligns with your unique objectives. In this latest article, Ross Bentley, our Director of Public Sector, breaks down the strengths and limitations of these frameworks, sharing practical insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and unlock the full potential of your procurement strategy. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7NA5QTg 💡 Want to find out which framework is best for your needs? Chat with Ross Bentley to explore tailored solutions and get the advice you need to ensure procurement success. 📧 [email protected] ☎️ +44 (0)20 7340 9109 #Procurement #PublicSector #Frameworks #RM6277 #MCF3 #Constellia #GCloud

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🚀 The landscape of public procurement is evolving, and our latest whitepaper offers essential guidance on navigating the upcoming changes. The new UK Procurement Bill presents both challenges and opportunities for organisations. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your organisation is fully prepared for the new procurement landscape. Download the whitepaper today! 📥 https://bit.ly/3TEIR0k #Procurement #UKBusiness #RegulatoryChanges #Sustainability

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🎙️ Tune into this week’s episode of our “Transforming Public Procurement” microcast series, where our Efficio public sector procurement experts are sharing easy-to-understand insights. 🎙️ In this episode, Darren Knowd MBA (Durham) MCIPS (formerly Head of Procurement, Sales, and Business services at Durham County Council) chats to Andy Craig about the latest on the National Procurement Policy Statement and what it means for public sector procurement teams. Got any questions or thoughts for our public procurement experts? Comment below 👇 or find out more about how we can help: https://bit.ly/4fZ3sGh #publicprocurement #publicsector #procurementact 

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Discover the biggest #news topics in public procurement in the UK during the first half of 2024. Stay informed about key developments, policy changes, and emerging trends impacting the #procurement landscape.

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We've collabed with the Institute for Government & AutogenAI on a new report on how to improve accountability in public procurement 📣 The report delves into the £400bn / year the UK outsources - offering practical recommendations on how the new Govt can drive greater transparency and better value for money. Check it out via the comments below 🤓 #procurement #publicsector

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The Cabinet Office has shared new resources to support supplier readiness for upcoming procurement changes. From detailed guidance and training materials to helpful videos and FAQs, everything you need to prepare is now at your fingertips. More insightful information below from Tech UK. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e6m8WnJ9    #Procurement #PublicProcurement #SupplierResources #BusinessUpdates

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Weekly frameworks alert from D3 Procurement - what public procurement frameworks have been published in the last week? D3 Procurement - https://d3procurement.com/ ✔️ Transforming public sector contracts into public sector insights. ✔️ The UK's most advanced public procurement contract analytics platform. How many framework tenders have been published in the last week? 📌 Find a Tender Service: 40 📌 Contracts Finder: 19 📌 Public Contracts Scotland: 8 📌 Sell2Wales: 1 What is the total value of these frameworks? 💰 Find a Tender Service: £2,110,743,275 💰 Contracts Finder: £491,073,841 💰 Public Contracts Scotland: £36,373,275 💰 Sell2Wales: £0 What are the popular industry categories this week? 💥 CPV Division 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (10 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (9 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (7 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 50 - Repair and maintenance services (6 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (6 framework tenders) Here's a summary of what's out there this week: In the past week, numerous frameworks have been published, offering significant opportunities for contracting authorities. Highlights include St. Mary's University College's £300,000 framework for an integrated construction consultant team in Northern Ireland; Oxfordshire County Council's Approved Provider List for Social Care Agencies; and NHS Shared Business Services' £70 million Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Autism framework. Bolton Borough Council is tendering a £114.87 million Home and Community-Based Support framework, while Post Office Limited seeks IT service providers for a £40 million framework. Additionally, Sanctuary Housing's tender for a natural gas supply worth over £164 GWh annually and Historic England's multidisciplinary recruitment framework for temporary and permanent staff indicate strong public sector engagement. These frameworks, across various sectors including construction, IT, social care, energy, and recruitment, reflect sizable investment and long-term partnership opportunities for qualified and compliant suppliers. #publicprocurement #opencontracting

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Weekly frameworks alert from D3 Procurement - what public procurement frameworks have been published in the last week? D3 Procurement - https://d3procurement.com/ ✔️ Transforming public sector contracts into public sector insights. ✔️ The UK's most advanced public procurement contract analytics platform. How many framework tenders have been published in the last week? 📌 Find a Tender Service: 39 📌 Contracts Finder: 24 📌 Public Contracts Scotland: 8 📌 Sell2Wales: 2 What is the total value of these frameworks? 💰 Find a Tender Service: £26,886,641,222 💰 Contracts Finder: £1,392,685,680 💰 Public Contracts Scotland: £52,065,000 💰 Sell2Wales: £17,000,000 What are the popular industry categories this week? 💥 CPV Division 45 - Construction work (20 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (7 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 50 - Repair and maintenance services (7 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (6 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (6 framework tenders) Here's a summary of what's out there this week: Over the past week, a diverse range of public procurement frameworks have been published across various sectors, presenting numerous growth opportunities for contracting authorities and potential suppliers alike. For instance, public sector entities, including local government councils and health services, have sought suppliers for contracts such as the provision of subsidised school milk by Bristol City Council, valued at £1,550,000, and the NHS Supply Chain framework for suction consumables and associated medical products, carrying an estimated contract value of £188,400,000. Notably, North Tyneside Council initiated a tender for Extra Care Services indicating a strategic focus on health and social work services. Additionally, infrastructure and building maintenance dominate with tenders like the £16,000,000 contract by Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service for maintenance works and Kirklees Council's specialist works framework for public housing repairs worth £9,700,000. Other significant contracts include Durham County Council's HVAC systems maintenance and renewable energy heat pumps servicing. These tenders underscore the extensive and varied procurement activities currently being undertaken to secure long-term contracts and partnerships, thereby fostering business development and service delivery improvements within multiple regional and national public sectors. #publicprocurement #opencontracting

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Weekly frameworks alert from D3 Procurement - what public procurement frameworks have been published in the last week? D3 Procurement - https://d3procurement.com/ ✔️ Transforming public sector contracts into public sector insights. ✔️ The UK's most advanced public procurement contract analytics platform. How many framework tenders have been published in the last week? 📌 Find a Tender Service: 37 📌 Contracts Finder: 17 📌 Public Contracts Scotland: 12 📌 Sell2Wales: 2 What is the total value of these frameworks? 💰 Find a Tender Service: £8,426,524,000 💰 Contracts Finder: £1,912,625,500 💰 Public Contracts Scotland: £68,880,000 💰 Sell2Wales: £8,800,000 What are the popular industry categories this week? 💥 CPV Division 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (10 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (9 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (9 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (7 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 85 - Health and social work services (7 framework tenders) Here's a summary of what's out there this week: Over the past week, significant public procurement opportunities have been announced, spanning various sectors. These include substantial frameworks such as the £8,800,000 NIE Networks' Tower Painting project focusing on painting and maintenance of electrical transmission towers, the £20,000,000 APUC Insurance and Risk Management Framework for Scottish educational bodies, and the £1,500,000 Hornchurch Academy's Print Management framework targeting educational institutions. Additionally, procurement initiatives by NHS Supply Chain encompass both the £56,320,000 Electrosurgical Consumables Framework and the £1.47 billion Advanced Wound Care framework, offering suppliers enduring engagements and widespread market reach. Kent County Council also features prominently with a £950 million Waste Management Services framework catering to diverse waste handling needs across various UK regions. Other notable opportunities include the £8,800,000 Digital Maternity Solution for NHS Wales targeting advanced healthcare IT solutions and the £400,000 Forestry Commission's Framework for supplying the insecticide Chlorantraniliprole, emphasizing sustainability in forestry practices. With frameworks designed to encourage broad participation, SMEs and VCSEs can also find substantial opportunities for growth and long-term business relationships through these tenders. #publicprocurement #opencontracting

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Weekly frameworks alert from D3 Procurement - what public procurement frameworks have been published in the last week? D3 Procurement - https://d3procurement.com/ ✔️ Transforming public sector contracts into public sector insights. ✔️ The UK's most advanced public procurement contract analytics platform. How many framework tenders have been published in the last week? 📌 Find a Tender Service: 38 📌 Contracts Finder: 29 📌 Public Contracts Scotland: 8 📌 Sell2Wales: 2 What is the total value of these frameworks? 💰 Find a Tender Service: £4,997,496,491 💰 Contracts Finder: £3,340,015,008 💰 Public Contracts Scotland: £314,000,000 💰 Sell2Wales: £152,000,000 What are the popular industry categories this week? 💥 CPV Division 45 - Construction work (23 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 85 - Health and social work services (10 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) (8 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (8 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (6 framework tenders) Here's a summary of what's out there this week: The latest round of public procurement contracts from various UK public sector bodies includes opportunities spanning several sectors. Notable tenders include Belfast City Council’s provision of coach hire services with a contract value of £500,000, Manchester City Council’s £5 million tender for water services, and a significant £2.5 billion framework from NHS Shared Business Services for digital workplace solutions. Forestry England’s civil engineering works, valued at £20 million, and Manchester City Council's £140 million home care services present substantial prospects for civil and healthcare service providers, respectively. Additionally, LHC Procurement Group's £150 million tender for modular buildings and endoscopy consumables from NHS Supply Chain worth up to £426 million reflect significant investments in infrastructure and healthcare. Other opportunities include security services for Birmingham City Council events (£1.2 million), home care and extra care services in Manchester, and various regional frameworks for structural works, surveillance, pest control, and ICT training. These frameworks offer extensive growth potentials, particularly for SMEs and enterprises with innovative and high-quality service capabilities, providing access to long-term, high-value public sector contracts. #publicprocurement #opencontracting

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Weekly frameworks alert from D3 Procurement - what public procurement frameworks have been published in the last week? D3 Procurement - https://d3procurement.com/ ✔️ Transforming public sector contracts into public sector insights. ✔️ The UK's most advanced public procurement contract analytics platform. How many framework tenders have been published in the last week? 📌 Find a Tender Service: 42 📌 Contracts Finder: 17 📌 Public Contracts Scotland: 5 📌 Sell2Wales: 3 What is the total value of these frameworks? 💰 Find a Tender Service: £4,675,701,000 💰 Contracts Finder: £5,049,692,000 💰 Public Contracts Scotland: £5,432,000 💰 Sell2Wales: £201,040,000 What are the popular industry categories this week? 💥 CPV Division 45 - Construction work (7 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (7 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) (6 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 85 - Health and social work services (6 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (5 framework tenders) Here's a summary of what's out there this week: Recent public procurement frameworks published showcase diverse opportunities for contracting authorities to enhance their public services across the UK. Key highlights include Scottish Enterprise's "eExport & Trade Tech Programme Framework" aimed at bolstering international eCommerce and trade technologies, opening in November 2024 with a budget up to £600,000. ESPO's renewal of the "Specialist Vehicles Framework" with a £400 million valuation targets a wide range of specialist vehicle needs for public sector organisations, and NHS Wales's £200 million framework for clinical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures supports flexible healthcare solutions. Other notable tenders include Hull City Council's £125 million district heat network, Durham County Council's home adaptations framework for vulnerable citizens, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's £1 billion housing retrofit initiative. These frameworks represent significant growth opportunities for contracting authorities to partner with suppliers in delivering enhanced community, infrastructure, and healthcare services across multiple regions. #publicprocurement #opencontracting

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Weekly frameworks alert from D3 Procurement - what public procurement frameworks have been published in the last week? D3 Procurement - https://d3procurement.com/ ✔️ Transforming public sector contracts into public sector insights. ✔️ The UK's most advanced public procurement contract analytics platform. How many framework tenders have been published in the last week? 📌 Find a Tender Service: 57 📌 Contracts Finder: 19 📌 Public Contracts Scotland: 0 📌 Sell2Wales: 9 What is the total value of these frameworks? 💰 Find a Tender Service: £10,263,458,655 💰 Contracts Finder: £916,300,000 💰 Public Contracts Scotland: £0 💰 Sell2Wales: £40,083,799 What are the popular industry categories this week? 💥 CPV Division 50 - Repair and maintenance services (12 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 45 - Construction work (10 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (9 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 85 - Health and social work services (9 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (6 framework tenders) Here's a summary of what's out there this week: In the past week, several significant public procurement opportunities have been released, offering extensive growth possibilities for various sectors. Highlights include a Legal Services Framework by Scottish Enterprise valued at £11.1 million, focusing on commercial property and corporate finance (submission deadline: 7 November 2024). The University of Aberdeen seeks a contractor for estates capital minor works, with a budget up to £2 million, emphasizing construction expertise (deadline: 1 November 2024). The Scottish Prison Service opened a framework for Research and Evaluation Services, aiming to appoint up to six suppliers for long-term contracts (deadline: 15 November 2024). National Grid's substantial £7 billion procurement covers AC cables and switchgear, representing a colossal opportunity in the electrical sector. Notable too is NHS Wales’ £28.3 million framework for wound management products, offering considerable prospects in the healthcare supply market. Each tender emphasizes comprehensive service delivery, technical excellence, and competitive pricing, providing an ideal platform for suppliers to secure long-term, high-value contracts and enhance their market presence within the UK and beyond. #publicprocurement #opencontracting

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Weekly frameworks alert from D3 Procurement - what public procurement frameworks have been published in the last week? D3 Procurement - https://d3procurement.com/ ✔️ Transforming public sector contracts into public sector insights. ✔️ The UK's most advanced public procurement contract analytics platform. How many framework tenders have been published in the last week? 📌 Find a Tender Service: 51 📌 Contracts Finder: 23 📌 Public Contracts Scotland: 11 📌 Sell2Wales: 7 What is the total value of these frameworks? 💰 Find a Tender Service: £7,937,166,468 💰 Contracts Finder: £1,643,250,500 💰 Public Contracts Scotland: £11,210,000 💰 Sell2Wales: £45,850,000 What are the popular industry categories this week? 💥 CPV Division 85 - Health and social work services (16 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (10 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 45 - Construction work (9 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (8 framework tenders) 💥 CPV Division 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) (7 framework tenders) Here's a summary of what's out there this week: The latest public procurement frameworks offer diverse opportunities for contracting authorities across the UK to meet their consultancy, services, and product needs through structured, competitive processes. Notably, frameworks now available span sectors such as architecture and engineering, environmental services, healthcare, legal services, educational consultancy, IT infrastructure, and community support services. Key tenders include North Norfolk District Council's £300,000 architecture and engineering consultancy, Birmingham City Council's £1.5 million anti-social behaviour enforcement framework, and Hampshire County Council's £45 million framework for heating oils and biofuels. These tenders highlight the emphasis on specialist services, encouraging SME participation and boosting local economies through meticulous contract management and provision for electronic submissions. Additional opportunities like the University of Leicester's property consultancy and agency services framework, worth £280,000, and the £10 million ICT framework by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, reflect a broad spectrum of needs ranging from technical expertise to comprehensive delivery capabilities. Contracting authorities are poised to benefit from increased competition and high-quality service delivery driven by these well-defined procurement strategies, crucial for advancing public sector efficiency and service excellence. #publicprocurement #opencontracting

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