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Building connections at the UK Infrastructure Show

Bigger and better than ever before, on 30th April the UK Infrastructure Show was back at the NEC, Birmingham for its third year. The UK’s leading infrastructure and supply chain event was once again a roaring success, connecting buyers and

UK National GO Awards 2019/20

Celebrating the best in public procurement from across the UK, this year’s National GO Awards took place on 30th April at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham.  The event brought together winners from the GO Awards Scotland, Wales and Northern

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 the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham on 30th April. The

Brexit: What happens now for procurement?

[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

New Brexit Guidance for Procurement

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

Registration necessary to work with EU after Brexit

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

International market remains open after Brexit

  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

Deadline approaching for the UK National GO Awards

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

Brexit latest: publishing contracts if there’s no deal

After a tumultuous week in Westminster, the situation surrounding the UK’s exit from the EU continues to be dynamic. Although the ‘meaningful vote’ of 15th January has now taken place, and the Government has survived a no-confidence vote,  much remains