UK procurement reform puts local jobs and skills at centre of major contracts
UK procurement reforms will increase the weighting for local jobs and skills on major Government contracts, strengthening social value considerations and potentially changing how suppliers compete for high-value public sector work.
Ireland’s new procurement strategy puts long-term value at the centre of public spending
Ireland’s first National Public Procurement Strategy signals a more strategic approach to public spending, placing greater emphasis on long-term value, sustainability, resilience, SME participation and the wider economic impact of Government contracts.
Cpl Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026
Cpl, a Dublin-headquartered talent solutions provider with over 35 years of experience across Ireland and the UK, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026, with the gala taking place on 22nd October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. Bringing expertise in specialist recruitment, managed services, and strategic talent advisory through its Future of Work Institute, Cpl's sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to building the capability that drives procurement excellence across Ireland.
Whole-Life Thinking: How Procurement Can Strengthen Ireland's Data Centre Future
Ireland's data centre debate offers an opportunity to apply whole-life procurement thinking. Looking beyond water and energy consumption can strengthen sustainable procurement, improve long-term value, and support more resilient digital infrastructure decisions.
Kane Group secures multi-million pound MEP contract for Edgbaston redevelopment
Northern Ireland contractor Kane Group has secured a multi-million pound MEP contract for the Edgbaston redevelopment, strengthening specialist construction procurement and supply-chain delivery across the UK while supporting a major sporting infrastructure project.
Government advances €300m+ military radar procurement programme
Ireland has approved the next phase of its military radar procurement programme, advancing plans for long-range radar and air defence capabilities through a Government-to-Government arrangement with France.
PfH launches £943m modular buildings framework for UK public bodies
Procurement for Housing has launched a four-year £943m modular buildings framework, giving eligible UK public bodies access to suppliers covering construction, consultancy, modern methods and temporary accommodation.
Preferred provider identified as Kanturk healthcare procurement advances
Kanturk's primary care centre procurement has progressed with a new preferred provider identified, following a re-tendering process after the original provider withdrew from the long-awaited healthcare infrastructure project in County Cork, Ireland.
Ireland's national EHR procurement opens major public-sector technology opportunity
Ireland's One Health Record procurement is creating major public-sector technology opportunities, with the HSE seeking a national electronic health record covering integration, implementation, data migration, training, hosting, support and long-term services.
CIPS Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026
CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing its global authority in procurement education, professional standards, and supply chain excellence to the programme. As the awarding body for the procurement profession worldwide, CIPS connects its sponsorship to a programme that shares its commitment to procurement leadership, ethical procurement, and the advancement of sustainable procurement practice across Ireland and beyond.
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