The Chancellor has today delivered his Spring Statement. Against the background of continued uncertainty around the UK’s departure from the EU, what will probably be seen as the main message of the Statement is that the Chancellor’s so-called ‘war
[Updated: 14/03/2019] Although the outcome of two major parliamentary votes on Brexit is now clear, very little has actually changed legally – for now. A lot remains to be decided over the coming days and weeks, and various Brexit scenarios
We are delighted to announce our latest product upgrade, DCI V7! Our business tool for the defence sector, Defence Contracts International (DCI) delivers insight that is second to none. The latest version of this tool gives users a competitive
The Government has released new guidance specifically aimed at those working in public procurement as to what the effect of the various possible Brexit outcomes will be for the industry. The Procurement Policy Note (PPN), ‘Preparing the UK for Leaving
In recent years cyber security has become ever more of a pressing issue. The after-effects of the devasting WannaCry attack that affected major organisations in 150 countries around the world, including the NHS, are still being felt, and the
Here at BiP, we are strong supporters of the Modern Apprenticeship Programme. We have a proud history of developing apprentices throughout the business and have certainly reaped the benefits of doing so. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we want to
As preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU intensify, procurement professionals should ensure they are aware of the requirements to register for an Economic Operator and Registration Identification (EORI) number. Late February’s announcement that UK businesses will be able
It has been confirmed that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for contracts from across the world after the UK leaves the European Union. In the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, the UK will join the Government
There’s still time to submit your entry for the UK National GO Awards before the deadline of Friday 1st March. The GO Awards celebrate the best in public procurement from throughout the UK, recognising contributions from the public, private and
The finalists for the GO Awards Northern Ireland 2019/20 have been announced. Celebrating the best in all areas of public procurement, the GO Awards Northern Ireland, now in their second year, recognises the special contribution names from across the public,
