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UK Government releases new National Procurement Policy Statement
14 February 2025
The UK Government has released the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), setting out its strategic priorities for public procurement. The NPPS will come into force alongside the Procurement Act 2023 on 24 February 2025.
The UK Government has released the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), setting out its strategic priorities for public procurement. The NPPS will come into force alongside the Procurement Act 2023 on 24 February 2025.
UK private sector output growth eases to three-month low in June. Steep rate of prices charged inflation persists in the service economy.
23 June 2023
Business activity across the UK private sector increased for the fifth consecutive month in June. The latest survey illustrated another solid upturn in the service economy, whereas manufacturers continued to underperform as production volumes declined for the eleventh time in the past twelve months. Overall private sector output growth was the slowest since March, reflecting a much softer rise in new order intakes as some clients curtailed spending.
Business activity across the UK private sector increased for the fifth consecutive month in June. The latest survey illustrated another solid upturn in the service economy, whereas manufacturers continued to underperform as production volumes declined for the eleventh time in the past twelve months. Overall private sector output growth was the slowest since March, reflecting a much softer rise in new order intakes as some clients curtailed spending.
CIPS awards Mobily with the Procurement Excellence Programme (PEP) Certificate
07 February 2023
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) awarded a Procurement Excellence Programme certificate to Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), one of the largest telecommunications service providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during LEAP23 international technological conference in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) awarded a Procurement Excellence Programme certificate to Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), one of the largest telecommunications service providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during LEAP23 international technological conference in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
CIPS and ITN business partner to launch news-style programme Resilient Supply Chains
20 September 2023
ITN Business, in partnership with The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), is proud to announce the production of a groundbreaking news-style programme and digital campaign, "Resilient Supply Chains." Hosted by the presenter, Sharon Thomas, the series illuminates the indispensable role of procurement and supply chain management in today's dynamic business landscape.
ITN Business, in partnership with The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), is proud to announce the production of a groundbreaking news-style programme and digital campaign, "Resilient Supply Chains." Hosted by the presenter, Sharon Thomas, the series illuminates the indispensable role of procurement and supply chain management in today's dynamic business landscape.
UK Procurement Reform: What can I do now to get ready
09 June 2023
The Procurement Bill winding its way through Parliament, and the associated secondary legislation is expected to deliver the biggest changes in decades to how public procurements are managed.
The Procurement Bill winding its way through Parliament, and the associated secondary legislation is expected to deliver the biggest changes in decades to how public procurements are managed.
CIPS and ITN Business partner to create news-style programme Resilient Supply Chains
23 March 2023
The procurement and supply profession has faced many challenges in recent years from the Covid-19 pandemic to Brexit, inflation and supply constraints. However, now the profession is building for the future, developing resilient and agile supply chains harnessing the power of technology, a talented workforce and addressing issues including sustainability, ethics, social value and diversity.
The procurement and supply profession has faced many challenges in recent years from the Covid-19 pandemic to Brexit, inflation and supply constraints. However, now the profession is building for the future, developing resilient and agile supply chains harnessing the power of technology, a talented workforce and addressing issues including sustainability, ethics, social value and diversity.