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DART+ West land acquisition advances major rail procurement programme

Author: Bianca Odron

DART+ West’s formal land acquisition process for 206 affected landowners advances a major public transport programme and supports future procurement planning for rail infrastructure delivery.

St Catherine’s extension supports long-term delivery of Wicklow disability campus

Author: Bianca Odron

St Catherine’s five-year planning extension gives the Kilcoole disability services campus more time to complete phased works, highlighting the importance of long-term procurement planning for major community infrastructure projects.

Sodexo appointment strengthens choice in public-sector FM procurement

Author: Bianca Odron

Sodexo’s place on the UK Government Commercial Agency’s RM6378 framework expands supplier choice for public bodies while creating a structured route to procure facilities management and security services.

Kiely Group entry expands options for Irish road maintenance procurement

Author: Bianca Odron

Kiely Group’s first Irish road maintenance contract in Galway expands contractor capacity, introduces new surface treatment expertise and gives local authorities greater choice for future road maintenance procurement programmes.

Brian Carter Brings Commercial Procurement and International Supply Chain Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Brian Carter, Head of Procurement at Whiteriver Group and a procurement professional with over 10 years of industry experience, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing hands-on expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and international supply chain development across Ireland and the UK. His commercially focused approach to procurement leadership, spanning quality control, logistics, regulatory compliance, and global supplier relationships, positions him as a well-rounded and practically grounded addition to the National Procurement Awards judging panel.

A Market Transformed: What Ireland's Furniture Growth Story Means for Procurement

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland's furniture market grew 68% between 2018 and 2025, with supply chains diversifying away from UK dependence. For procurement professionals, this shift creates a stronger, more resilient sourcing landscape worth understanding.

Chadwicks expansion strengthens specialist procurement options in Northern Ireland

Author: Bianca Odron

Chadwicks Group’s Belfast expansion strengthens specialist procurement options for Northern Ireland’s construction sector, bringing building materials, kitchens and civil engineering products closer to local tradespeople.

New orders strengthen procurement outlook for Irish manufacturing

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland’s stronger manufacturing orders highlight how procurement teams are balancing increased purchasing activity, inventory planning and supply-chain resilience as manufacturers respond to rising demand.

Primeline sustainability ranking strengthens procurement credentials

Author: Bianca Odron

Primeline’s latest EcoVadis assessment places it in the top 9% globally, highlighting how sustainability ratings are becoming increasingly relevant to logistics procurement and supplier selection.

School food procurement puts public buying power in focus

Author: Bianca Odron

England’s school food procurement system could become a lever for local sourcing, healthier diets and more resilient domestic food supply chains as public spending expands across schools and local economies.

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