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Category Archives: News
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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Western Cape to implement green procurement plan
The South African regional government says it will be the first province to integrate environmental criteria into purchasing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Biomass procurement ”critical” to power company’s future
Drax Group CEO: “Despite the immature and bespoke nature of the supply chain, we believe we will be able to secure sufficient sustainable biomass.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Waitrose attacked for late delivery charges
The retailer has been charging suppliers £60 each for every late delivery – a practice condemned by the Forum of Private Business.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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