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Beaumont procurement review highlights governance expectations for public healthcare purchasing practices

Author: Bianca Odron

Beaumont Hospital’s procurement review has renewed focus on governance, supplier transparency and procurement compliance, highlighting the importance of competitive processes and contract oversight in publicly funded healthcare purchasing decisions across Ireland.

Met extends AI pilot as procurement review reinforces public sector competition requirements

Author: Bianca Odron

The Metropolitan Police has secured a temporary extension to an AI pilot while launching a renewed procurement process, highlighting the importance of competition, governance and supplier evaluation in public sector technology procurement decisions.

Barry McGoldrick brings global procurement leadership as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Barry McGoldrick, VP and Chief Procurement Officer at Molex LLC, joins the National Procurement Awards 2026 judging panel, bringing more than 30 years of global leadership experience across procurement, logistics, IT and sales. Having worked across six countries and led procurement operations managing over $5 billion in spend, Barry offers a globally informed perspective shaped by large-scale supply chains, strategic sourcing and operational excellence across international markets.

Procurement's Fairness Test Arrives From Two Directions at Once

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland's forthcoming National Procurement Strategy and a fresh Agri-Food Regulator survey both test whether public and private purchasing power can be wielded fairly, transparently, and with social value at the centre.

Yunex acquisition strengthens transport supplier continuity across Irish authorities

Author: Bianca Odron

Yunex Traffic has acquired Irish supplier Traffic Solutions Limited to strengthen transport delivery capability. The acquisition supports supplier continuity and long-term infrastructure support for local authority customers.

Irish infrastructure delivery increasingly depends on resilient supply chains

Author: Bianca Odron

Industry leaders have warned that supply chain resilience is becoming critical to infrastructure delivery in Ireland. Stronger supplier capability and earlier procurement planning are expected to support long-term project performance.

Egis secures TfL framework role to support procurement delivery

Author: Bianca Odron

Egis has secured a place on Transport for London’s Professional Services Framework to support programme delivery and procurement activity. The appointment reflects continued investment in commercial capability across major transport infrastructure.

Alstom strengthens supplier partnerships to support resilient procurement strategies

Author: Bianca Odron

Alstom highlighted supplier collaboration and sustainable sourcing through a UK and Ireland engagement programme. The initiative reflects growing emphasis on procurement resilience, SME participation and long-term supply chain performance.

Irish construction market faces rising costs and greater procurement pressure

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland’s construction market remains active but faces renewed cost inflation, increased competition and supply chain disruption, prompting greater focus on collaborative procurement, early supplier engagement and long-term delivery resilience.

Dr Colum Foley brings organisational leadership and management expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Dr Colum Foley, Assistant Professor of Management at DCU Business School, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing over 25 years of practical management experience and a distinguished academic background in organisational leadership, operations management, and change management to the evaluation process.

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