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New research report: ‘Brexit: Challenges and [...]

Against the backdrop of a further Brexit extension, and a general election which could have a significant impact on the form Brexit takes, we are excited to reveal the results ...

Local Government Procurement Expo 2019: Transformation [...]

This year’s Local Government Procurement Expo (LGPE) showcase was held on Thursday 28 November at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith. As the premier event dedicated to the development of ...

“An incredible responsibility”: Procurement and sustainability [...]

One month on from Procurex Scotland 2019 and the 15th Annual Scottish Government National Procurement Conference, held this year on 29 October at the SEC Glasgow, we look back at ...

General Election 2019: The Manifestos

As the political parties’ campaigns for the UK General Election of 12 December continue, here we look at some of the major announcements from the parties’ manifestos, and what they ...

UPDATED: New Report: Opportunities for Smart [...]

Latest updates (28.11.19) include details of manifestos of all major UK parties. As the situation around Brexit continues to be redefined, and political parties’ campaigns for the UK General Election develop, ...

GO Awards Scotland 2019: Celebrating Procurement [...]

This year’s GO Awards Scotland presentation took place on 29 October at the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, celebrating the best in all aspects of public procurement in Scotland. Celebrating Scottish Innovation Malcolm Harrison ...

New research reveals scale of public [...]

With the European Union having confirmed a delay to the UK’s departure from the EU, 31 October no longer marks ‘exit day.’ The so-called ‘flextension’ defers Brexit until the end of ...

Celebrating the power of procurement at [...]

Procurex Scotland and the Scottish Government 15th National Procurement Conference took place at the SEC, Glasgow on 29th October, welcoming around 1500 delegates from the public, private and third sectors ...

The Queen’s Speech, October 2019

Yesterday saw the Queen’s Speech mark the opening of a new session of Parliament. While the UK’s departure from the EU, and precisely what the terms of this might be, ...

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Press Releases

Brexit positioning statement – October 2019

The situation around Brexit remains fluid. The EU has agreed to a ‘flextension’ – extending the deadline for the UK’s exit from the EU to 31st January, but with an ...

Procurex Wales: press release, 06.08.2019

This year’s Procurex Wales event, originally scheduled to be held at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff on 7 November 2019, will now take place on 18 March 2020. The Welsh Government made ...

New report – Transforming Infrastructure: Building [...]

BiP Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its new market report – Transforming Infrastructure: Building Britain’s Future, a must-read report for those working or looking to work in ...

Introducing Health Online – a new, [...]

BiP Solutions is proud to announce the launch of a new online community – Health Online. Health Online is the latest way in which BiP assists both buyers and suppliers in ...

BiP Solutions launches new report examining [...]

Today, BiP Solutions is pleased to launch Procurement in Defence: Key Themes and Trends 2019. The market report examines defence opportunities, the MOD’s efforts to improve industrial engagement, the Defence ...

Introducing Promitto, a new comprehensive email [...]

BiP Solutions is proud to announce the launch of the new self-service email marketing platform Promitto. Drawing on BiP Solutions’ 35 years of experience in the public sector marketplace, Promitto allows ...

UK National GO Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the UK National GO Awards have been announced. Celebrating the best in all aspects of public procurement, the UK National GO Awards presentation ceremony will take place at ...

BiP Solutions launches second report in [...]

New market report considers local government trends, challenges and opportunities in a digital world Download your exclusive copy of the report here. Today, BiP Solutions is pleased to launch the second in ...

BiP Solutions launches new report series [...]

New market report considers healthcare trends, challenges and opportunities in a digital world Today, BiP Solutions is pleased to launch the first of a series of reports, which will focus on ...

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