New January Update on Procurement Thresholds
As we settle into the new year, public sector procurement faces its biennial adjustment with the arrival of the January procurement threshold update. The amounts amendment regulations 2025 serve as the legal instrument updating these thresholds for 2026, ensuring that the UK is aligning relevant thresholds with its international obligations, including those under the WTO […]
Supplier Performance Management Software
The era of “award and ignore” is firmly behind us. With the Procurement Act 2023 now fully embedded in public sector operations, the focus has shifted significantly from the initial transaction to the entire lifecycle of the contract. It is no longer enough to simply select the most economically advantageous tender; procurement teams must now […]
How do suppliers benchmark pricing against winners of similar public contracts?
In the fast-paced world of public sector procurement, the margin between a winning bid and a near-miss can be incredibly slim. For many suppliers, the most challenging part of the process isn’t describing their service or outlining their social value—it’s the pricing. Determining a price that is competitive enough to win, yet sustainable enough to […]
What tools help maintain compliance with procurement policy notes?
Public sector procurement is not a static field; it is a landscape in constant motion, shaped by shifting legislative priorities and the evolving needs of the citizens it serves. For procurement professionals, the primary compass used to navigate this terrain is the Procurement Policy Note (PPN). These official guidelines, issued by the Cabinet Office, are […]
Contract Lifecycle Management Tools Explained: From Creation to Renewal
In the world of procurement, winning a contract is just the beginning of the journey. The real work starts once the ink is dry. Managing a contract throughout its lifespan—from the initial request to its final renewal or conclusion—is a complex process filled with critical dates, obligations, and compliance requirements. Forgetting a key deadline or […]
How AI Procurement Software Solutions Help Buyers Do More With Less
In today’s demanding economic climate, procurement teams are under relentless pressure. They are tasked with a critical balancing act: cutting costs, mitigating supply chain risks, and driving strategic value, all while navigating complex regulations. The challenge is that these expectations are rising, but the resources—headcount, budgets, and time—are not. This “do more with less” mandate […]
What is eTendering?
The world of procurement has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days of paper-heavy tender submissions, cumbersome manual evaluations, and the inherent delays of postal services. In its place, a more efficient, transparent, and accessible system has emerged: eTendering. As a core component of e procurement and online procurement, eTendering represents the shift to […]
New procurement thresholds in place from January 2026
The procurement landscape is in a constant state of evolution, and with the full implementation of the landmark Procurement Act 2023, significant changes are now embedded in practice. A longstanding element of UK public procurement is the regular updating of financial thresholds, which determine the rules that apply to public contracts. The latest update is […]
Procurement Software for Public Sector: Key Requirements & Compliance
In the world of public sector procurement, the principles of fairness, transparency, and value for money are not just ideals; they are legal imperatives. Every pound spent is subject to intense scrutiny, and every decision must be justifiable. In this high-stakes environment, relying on manual processes, spreadsheets, and email chains is no longer a viable […]
How Expense Management Can Drive Smarter Procurement Decisions
Procurement teams work tirelessly to negotiate contracts that deliver exceptional value. They scrutinise terms, benchmark costs, and secure agreements designed to save money and enhance service quality. Yet, a critical question often goes unanswered: what happens after the ink is dry? In many organisations, the hard-won value negotiated in a contract begins to erode the […]