Tag Archives: Public Procurement

Public sector procurement is in a mess

Posted on August 1, 2018 by ianchisnall

The promises made by this Government to increase the levels of procurement dedicated to SME’s from 25% under the coalition to 33% on under the new administration should offer a meaningful way of growing our economy and strengthening society if … Continue reading →

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David Lidington gives a bent PIN to businesses

Posted on July 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

When Governments and other public sector bodies carry out procurement they are meant to follow a specific pattern of behaviour that is designed to enable businesses and even charities in some cases to prepare their efforts to ensure that as … Continue reading →

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MPs need to focus on the MicroBiz details

Posted on January 11, 2018 by ianchisnall

Tomorrow is #MicroBizMatters Day. It is a day intended to focus on the importance of businesses that employ 0-9 people or turnover up to £2m. The Company I work for falls into the second of these categories although our workforce … Continue reading →

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The challenge of public procurement

Posted on August 24, 2017 by ianchisnall

As we prepare for our departure from the EU there are some businesses and many politicians that are pleased that the European procurement rules will drop away. Indeed a few days ago in Brighton & Hove news Councillor Steve Bell … Continue reading →

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