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Maximise your budget. Minimise your footprint.
Tuesday 25 March 2025 @ 11:58Kensington launches new EQ range of IT peripherals. Designed
to lower environmental impact, the new range saves tonnes of plastic from
landfills, making it a more sustainable choice for procurement
managers.
Maximise your budget. Minimise your footprint.
Policy shortfalls put public sector cybersecurity at risk, warn 68% of UK IT leaders
Wednesday 19 March 2025 @ 17:10Findings released today by Trend Micro, a global
cybersecurity leader, exposes fundamental weaknesses in UK public sector cyber
defences as 64% of IT leaders say they don’t have a concrete view of what
best practice looks because there are too
many governing bodies and procedures to follow.
Policy shortfalls put public sector cybersecurity at risk, warn 68% of UK IT leaders
Breaking Down The Procurement Act 2023
Thursday 13 March 2025 @ 11:52Following the UK's
withdrawal from the EU, public procurement is transforming. The
Procurement Act 2023, which launched 24 February 2025, introduces various
advantages to streamline and enhance the overall procurement
system.
Breaking Down The Procurement Act 2023
The Digital Inclusion Action Plan: A Bold Step Towards a More Connected UK
Wednesday 26 February 2025 @ 15:23For
the first time in more than a decade, the UK has a national strategy to address
digital exclusion, unveiled today by the Department for Science, Innovation and
Technology (DSIT). The Digital Inclusion Action Plan sets out a
coordinated, long-term approach to removing the barriers that prevent millions
from accessing essential services, education, and employment.
The Digital Inclusion Action Plan: A Bold Step Towards a More Connected UK
Technology to help local authorities meet localised housing targets by transforming the Call for Sites process
Monday 24 February 2025 @ 14:36Objective Corporation today announced enhanced
functionality to Objective Keyplan that will help local planning authorities to
more efficiently meet the unprecedented growth in localised housing
targets.
Technology to help local authorities meet localised housing targets by transforming the Call for Sites process
Enhance Your Risk Management Strategy: 7-Step Guide Inspired by the UK Management of Risk in Government Framework
Monday 17 February 2025 @ 15:54Looking to streamline your organisation’s
risk management practices against the UK Management of Risk in Government
framework?
Enhance Your Risk Management Strategy: 7-Step Guide Inspired by the UK Management of Risk in Government Framework
Public Procurement, Reinvented by AI - A Direct Response to UK Gov's AI Opportunities Action Plan
Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 15:51
For too long, UK public sector procurement has been fragmented, with multiple bodies independently running resource-intensive tendering exercises for near-identical requirements. This inefficiency results in billions of pounds wasted annually, produces sub-optimal outcomes and stifles the inclusion of innovative, socially responsible, and sustainable suppliers. |
Public Procurement, Reinvented by AI - A Direct Response to UK Gov's AI Opportunities Action Plan
Deliver adult social care efficiencies with ID verification technology
Friday 10 January 2025 @ 13:54Adult social care takes the lion’s share of a local authority’s
budget at around 39 pence in the pound 2023 - 24. This is a figure which is set
to grow, with the Budget at the end of October promising increases to the
national living wage and national insurance contributions.
Deliver adult social care efficiencies with ID verification technology
Gambling Commission set to transform with specialist regulatory technology
Tuesday 10 December 2024 @ 11:06Objective RegWorks has been selected by the
Gambling Commission to help digitise its regulatory practices across Great
Britain, and support the Commission's mission of ensuring a fair, transparent,
and safe gambling environment for all.
Gambling Commission set to transform with specialist regulatory technology
NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO) WORKS WITH VERSION 1 TO TRANSFORM SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTOR
Thursday 05 December 2024 @ 12:34Version 1, a global leader in digital transformation and NEPO, a
UK public sector partner delivering strategic procurement programmes, today
announced the successful transition of 12 local authorities to its Open
procurement platform.
NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO) WORKS WITH VERSION 1 TO TRANSFORM SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTOR
Scottish Government Case Study: Locating low carbon heat systems in urban areas
Thursday 24 October 2024 @ 08:47Heating
buildings accounts for >50% of all energy consumed in the UK, and 80% of
buildings are currently heated by fossil fuels, generating approximately 25% of
our greenhouse gas emissions. The decarbonisation of heat is therefore a top
priority for the UK and Scottish Government.
Scottish Government Case Study: Locating low carbon heat systems in urban areas
Latest Report: AI, digital transformation, and vulnerable customers
Thursday 17 October 2024 @ 08:54Vulnerability has never been more complex or
widespread. From health issues to financial hardships, many factors impact how
individuals engage with organisations. This report dives into the findings of
our survey with 250 self-identified vulnerable individuals, revealing their
daily challenges and the role of technology in improving their
lives.
Latest Report: AI, digital transformation, and vulnerable customers
Join our Public Sector Procurement Platform Working Groups and improve your procurement outcomes
Tuesday 08 October 2024 @ 08:57Earlier this
year, CPRAS (The Cost and Procurement Advisory Service) launched the Public
Sector Procurement Platform Steering Group, to engage with Public Bodies across
the UK to develop solutions to the most common procurement challenges. And
we were overwhelmed by the response.
Join our Public Sector Procurement Platform Working Groups and improve your procurement outcomes
The damaging impact of poor quality data in the public sector
Tuesday 24 September 2024 @ 17:26The
cumulative cost of inaccurate data is 15 per cent to 25 per cent of revenue for
most organisations, according to MIT Sloan. This is not surprising because poor
quality data wastes resources, undermines everyday operations and
communications – particularly personalised communications to
citizens.
The damaging impact of poor quality data in the public sector
GET CASHBACK FOR YOUR OLD/UNWANTED IT EQUIPMENT*
Tuesday 10 September 2024 @ 12:24Disposing of obsolete Education sector IT assets in a manner that is
legal, safe, cost-effective, and free of institutional harm is a perennial
challenge for all education sector organisations.
Achieving ITAD success requires
navigating legal and regulatory requirements.
GET CASHBACK FOR YOUR OLD/UNWANTED IT EQUIPMENT*
Construction Sector Roundtable on Modern Slavery Highlights Urgent Need for Action
Wednesday 21 August 2024 @ 12:06London, 21 August 2024 – Today marks the
release of the summary report following a construction sector roundtable
earlier this year on the risks of modern slavery held by the Cabinet Office,
CCLA Investment Management, LGT Wealth Management and the Supply Chain
Sustainability School.
Construction Sector Roundtable on Modern Slavery Highlights Urgent Need for Action
Survey Report: Public Sector Recruitment
Thursday 18 July 2024 @ 14:31Public sector budget cuts are prompting innovation in
recruitment.Oleeo, a talent acquisition technology provider, in partnership
with WiredGov, conducted a survey in May 2024 to understand how public sector
organisations are adapting to these cuts.
Survey Report: Public Sector Recruitment
The Golden Thread: A study of the contribution of the project profession to the UK’s economy.
Monday 08 July 2024 @ 14:27This study assesses the contribution
that projects and project management make to the UK economy by quantifying the
value of the project profession.
The Golden Thread: A study of the contribution of the project profession to the UK’s economy.
Join the Public Sector Procurement Steering Group Today
Monday 03 June 2024 @ 10:00Ahead of the
go-live of the Procurement Act in October 2024, we are launching a Steering
Group to ensure that participating public sector organisations are armed with
the best possible tools to meet these new challenges and make the most of the
opportunities available.
Join the Public Sector Procurement Steering Group Today
CTSI’s Manifesto for the Next UK Government
Friday 24 May 2024 @ 11:00With a General
Election in the Westminster Parliament fast-approaching, the Chartered Trading
Standards Institute (CTSI) has developed a manifesto that sets out what the
Trading Standards profession wants the next Government to focus on - to build
back Trading Standards Services, to better protect consumers, and to ensure
that we have the right levels of regulation in the UK to support business
innovation and growth.
CTSI’s Manifesto for the Next UK Government
Unveiling the Power of Market Research: A Crucial Strategy for Success in 2024
Tuesday 16 April 2024 @ 16:50As
we now stride well into the year of 2024, the value of market research and its
instrumental role in maintaining relevance and ensuring effectiveness in the
ever-evolving landscape is paramount.
Unveiling the Power of Market Research: A Crucial Strategy for Success in 2024
New Strategic Partnership Enhances Community Engagement
Friday 15 March 2024 @ 08:50Objective Corporation, a global
leader in software solutions for the public sector and regulated industries,
announces a strategic partnership with Maptionnaire, a renowned (provider of)
community engagement platform with GIS-backed
functionalities.
New Strategic Partnership Enhances Community Engagement
New national initiative educates public on automated vehicles (AVs)
Wednesday 28 February 2024 @ 12:15On Wednesday
21st February, WMG at The University of Warwick launches
the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) with the
Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Transport, the Centre for
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), and Transport for West Midlands, as
its founding partners.
New national initiative educates public on automated vehicles (AVs)
ICS.AI Announces £7 Million Generative AI Transformation Project with Derby City Council
Wednesday 28 February 2024 @ 11:02ICS.AI, a leader
in UK public sector AI transformation, is excited to announce its expanded
partnership with Derby City Council in an innovative £7 million AI
project. This 4-year initiative, launching in 2024, is a pivotal advancement in
the Council's strategy, deploying the power of AI to transform customer service
operations.
ICS.AI Announces £7 Million Generative AI Transformation Project with Derby City Council
How to tackle fraud in a globalised world
Wednesday 07 February 2024 @ 17:55Public sector organisations are having to review and verify a greater range
of identity documentation as part of the application process for services than
they traditionally did, due to growth in migration rates in an increasingly
globalised world.
How to tackle fraud in a globalised world
Net zero for business
Wednesday 07 February 2024 @ 13:35Why net zero?: Customers of today, tomorrow and
into the future are looking for environmentally friendly products and services.
Like many business owners, you may be wondering how you can transition into a
net zero business, but still keep within the law
Net zero for business
Active Wellbeing 2024: 1-29 February
Wednesday 17 January 2024 @ 09:00Active Wellbeing
is back with a brand-new challenge to encourage everyone to be active whether
you’re at the beginning of your journey and taking those first steps to
being involved or need some extra motivation to keep going on your fitness
journey, Active Wellbeing is here to support you.
Active Wellbeing 2024: 1-29 February