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Olivia McDermott of the University of Galway Joins the Judging Panel for National Procurement Awards 2026
Olivia McDermott of the University of Galway joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing more than 15 years of industry experience and a research record spanning Operational Excellence, Lean, and Six Sigma. With over 190 published journal articles and a research team of 10 industry-based PhD students, her academic and practical insight will strengthen the evaluation of procurement excellence across Ireland.
Ireland’s Future Funds Show the Strategic Power of Public Procurement
Ireland’s Future Ireland Funds demonstrate how strategic public procurement can build State capability, diversify specialist suppliers and create new commercial opportunities as the NTMA expands investment mandates across multiple asset classes.
McDonald’s develops next generation of UK and Ireland food supply-chain talent
McDonald’s paid Progressive Young Farmers programme is giving future agricultural professionals direct experience across suppliers and farms, supporting long-term food supply-chain capability and procurement resilience.
Ireland’s €5m high-capacity pump procurement strengthens emergency response
Ireland’s €5m high-capacity pump procurement shows how coordinated public purchasing can strengthen emergency response, improve national resilience and create a long-term framework for specialist equipment.
Corran Ferry procurement opens major electric vessel opportunity
Highland Council’s electric Corran Ferry procurement combines vessel investment, infrastructure upgrades and community benefits, creating opportunities across UK shipbuilding, engineering and public-sector supply chains.
Ireland advances strategic radar procurement with Thales agreement
Ireland’s acquisition of five Thales radar systems marks a major step in strategic procurement, strengthening national airspace capability while creating a long-term European technology partnership.
Level boarding becomes a priority in Great British Railways procurement
Great British Railways is making level boarding a baseline expectation for new trains, showing how public procurement can build accessibility, passenger safety and long-term value into future rolling-stock investment.
Gareth Morton Brings Public Sector Procurement and Health System Leadership as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Gareth Morton, National Director of Procurement at the Health Service Executive, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing leadership of Ireland's largest public procurement function with an annual spend of approximately €5.4 billion. His expertise in compliant procurement, supply chain resilience, green public procurement, and cross-border collaboration brings valuable public sector insight to the evaluation of procurement excellence across Ireland.
Ireland’s Timber Push Gives Public Procurement a New Opportunity to Shape Sustainable Construction
Ireland’s timber construction strategy creates a new opportunity for public procurement to support sustainable building, strengthen domestic supply chains and encourage innovation through clearer standards and specifications.
Serco procurement impact highlights £108m boost to North West economy
Serco’s £108m North West economic contribution highlights how public procurement can strengthen regional supply chains, support SMEs and create employment beyond the immediate value of public service contracts.
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