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Edward Fagan Brings Strategic Procurement and Sustainable Sourcing Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Edward Fagan, Head of Procurement at Compass Group Ireland, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing more than a decade of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. A CIPS diploma holder and five-time National Procurement Awards recipient, Edward brings valuable insight into sustainable procurement, innovation, supplier collaboration, and transformation, alongside a strong understanding of what excellence in Irish procurement looks like.
Ireland’s AI Lead Creates a New Test of Skills, Scale and Business Transformation
Ireland's rapid AI adoption gives businesses a strong platform for productivity and innovation, but closing the skills gap and moving beyond basic applications will determine whether early momentum becomes long-term economic advantage.
Galway City Council and Cairn Homes bring 25 starter homes to market
Galway City Council and Cairn Homes are bringing 25 starter homes to market in Galway, demonstrating how public-private housing delivery can expand supply and support access to affordable homeownership.
Jacobs-AECOM joint venture appointed to support MetroLink procurement
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed Jacobs and AECOM to strengthen procurement governance for MetroLink, supporting contract coordination, risk management and delivery oversight across Ireland’s major transport investment.
Ferrero-Arla partnership puts farm-level data at the heart of dairy procurement
Ferrero and Arla are linking dairy procurement with farm-level emissions data, farmer incentives and sustainability action, giving procurement teams greater visibility across Scope 3 supply chains and supporting more resilient sourcing strategies globally.
UFU calls for greater priority for local food in public procurement
Northern Ireland’s public procurement system could play a greater role in supporting local food producers, strengthening supply chains, improving resilience and delivering wider economic benefits.
NI Water opens £10.5bn framework for major capital investment
NI Water has launched a major procurement framework for water and wastewater investment, creating long-term opportunities for contractors while strengthening infrastructure capacity and resilience.
Michael Lynham Brings Global Supply Chain and Procurement Education Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Michael Lynham, Programme Director of the MSc in Supply Chain Management at Dublin Business School, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing a global career spanning Europe, the United States, India, and China across the medical, automotive, education, and hospitality sectors. With deep expertise in logistics, transport, operations, procurement, and supply chain strategy, and a passionate commitment to developing the next generation of supply chain leaders, Michael brings both academic rigour and extensive real-world procurement experience to the evaluation process.
Why Making Public Procurement More Innovation-Friendly Can Strengthen Ireland’s Scaling Businesses
Ireland’s scaling finance gap highlights an opportunity for public procurement to support innovative businesses, strengthen competition and create more routes to market for growing Irish SMEs.
UK Government climate clauses strengthen public procurement
UK Government climate clauses strengthen public procurement by giving contracting authorities practical tools to embed carbon reduction, supplier accountability and net zero considerations into major services contracts and supplier relationships.
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