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Category Archives: 2012
IT discounts to save £70 million across UK public sector
“The old days of signing huge, inflexible IT contracts are gone forever.” Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Technology
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CPO Agenda revamps website
The business review for procurement and supply chain leaders has a new-look website, making it easier for readers to use.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Merged services puts councils on track to save millions
A CPO involved in the tri-borough project told SM other authorities should follow their example by putting individualism aside and collaborating.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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British Land makes £3.3 million energy savings
The property developer also reduced carbon emissions by 24,500 tonnes across its buildings in the past three years. Its portfolio includes London’s Leadenhall Building, dubbed ‘the Cheesegrater’.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Better deals save Surrey Council more than £2 million in six weeks
Local authority negotiates better deals for buses, IT and social care services at the start of the current financial year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Obaid Bokisha appointed as new CPO at Etisalat
The UAE telecoms company has appointed a new chief procurement officer as part of its attempt to become one of the world’s top 10.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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UN launches sustainable procurement initiative at Earth Summit
Scheme to use public sector procurement to boost sustainability has already been adopted by 30 governments and institutions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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UN launches sustainable procurement initiative at Earth Summit
Scheme to use public sector procurement to boost sustainability has already been adopted by 30 governments and institutions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Lack of finance means auto suppliers miss expansion chance
Lending conditions have worsened for more than a quarter of suppliers, leaving them unable to take advantage of increased UK manufacturing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Virgin Active saves £150,000 with e-procurement
Gym operator saves money on stationery, water treatment and towels by using e-sourcing and e-auctions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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