Category Archives: Procurement

Procurex Scotland – Profiling Scotland’s Procurement Capabilities & Opportunities

Procurex Scotland 2011 was buzzing as Halls 1 and 2 in Glasgow’s SECC were packed to the rafters for the conference where over 70 exhibitors were showcasing their products. A wide range of exhibitors covered a variety of different markets … Continue reading

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FREE Networking at Procurex Scotland 2011

  Imagine there was a free event dedicated to Scottish public sectorprocurement. Imagine it was called Procurex Scotland 2011 and that it was taking place on Tuesday 25 October at the SECC in Glasgow. I imagine that if you’re interested … Continue reading

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Politicians and Procurement don’t mix

Some might say that like oil and water, politicians and procurement should never be mixed together, as frequently the outcome can be really messy. This year has seen a plethora of ministers and politicians espousing their opinions on procurement-related matters, … Continue reading

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When new is the same old thing?

When Frances Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, announced on 3 June that “… as Sir Philip Green found, major efficiencies are to be found in Government buying. The establishment of Government Procurement means that the days when there was … Continue reading

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