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Category Archives: 2012
Improved estate procurement could save NHS £1 billion
Neighbouring trusts should work together to maximise economies of scale and cut down on wasted space, says consultancy EC Harris.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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South African government to hire chief procurement officer
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the government intends to hire a CPO to monitor purchasing across government.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Procurian profits rise by $5.1 million
The procurement outsourcing business, previously known as ICG Commerce, reported total profits of $22.2 million (£14.1 million) in 2011.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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Former MoD buyer pleads guilty to accepting bribes
William Marks, who previously worked as a deputy senior commercial officer at the Ministry of Defence, has admitted receiving £66,500 in bribes to favour a supplier in tenders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Opinion, Purchasing
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Last few tables remain for CIPS Annual Dinner 2012
Buyers will be able to put their risk management skills to the test in a casino at the black-tie event for the purchasing and supply profession.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Philips uncovers ethics violations at 138 suppliers
Vendor audits carried out in 2011 revealed examples of major non-compliance with the company’s code of ethics.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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£250m civil service training contract demands supply competition
The UK government training deal with Capita Workplace Services is the first of its kind to mandate competition in its supply chain.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Design Council wants construction procurement ‘code of practice’
Government advisory body is the latest organisation to call for reform of public procurement processes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Logica suffers 11 per cent profit fall
Increased revenue at the business and technology service firm was offset by restructuring and contract charges.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, Low cost sourcing, News, Purchasing
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Construction materials joint venture could threaten competition
The Competition Commission is concerned a deal between Tarmac and Lafarge could affect the UK market for materials such as cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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