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BiP announces inaugural Scottish Procurement Awards
Source: BiP,
16 June 2008
Government Opportunities (GO) magazine,
published by BiP Solutions, has announced the launch of the GO Awards
Scotland. The GO Awards Scotland, which build on
the success of the national GO Awards, recognise
innovation, achievement and exceptional standards in public
service delivery; either by or on behalf of a Scottish public
sector organisation.
Scotland has a thriving business community and a forward-thinking
approach to public procurement. With public sector spending
on goods and services across Scotland estimated to be £8
billion per annum. effective procurement can play a significant
role in delivering effective services and value for money
for the taxpayer.
The GO Awards Scotland will be judged by key figures
within the procurement sector and business leaders. Confirmed
judges include Nick Bowd, Director of the Scottish Procurment
Directorate, John McClelland, author of the Review of Public
Procurement in Scotland, Iain McMillan, Chairman of CBI Scotland,
Dr Lesley Sawers, CEO of SCDI, Brian Baverstock, Chief Executive
of APUC Ltd and Jim Miller, Strategic Sourcing Director of
NHS Scotland.
Categories cover areas such as sustainability, corporate
social responsibility, healthcare procurement, collaborative
procurement, best service delivery and individual and team
procurement excellence. The deadline for entries is August
25 2008.
Grahame Steed, Managing Editor of GO Magazine said: “The
national GO Awards have proved to be a tremendous
success, and we are convinced that the time is right for
Scotland to have an Awards of its own. Scottish firms and
public sector organisations can still compete in the national GO Awards,
but now have the added advantage of showcasing their procurement
expertise even closer to home.”
The 2008 GO Awards Scotland will
be presented at a ceremony held during Procurex – Scotland’s
first dedicated private and public procurement exhibition – at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow on 29 October 2008. GO magazine
is the media partner for Procurex: a fitting alliance given
the aim of Procurex is to increase the awareness
and recognition of the work of procurement professionals
across the UK. Procurex is supported by
many of the UK's most prominent procurement organisations
and public bodies, including the Scottish Government.
For more information on the Scottish GO Awards, or to request
a nomination form visit http://www.govopps.co.uk/awardscotland/home.htm |
