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Really ramping up our internal readiness for the October 28th go-live of the Procurement Act. I think whichever angle you view the legislation from, there are many positives and opportunities for contracting authorities (and by extension, suppliers). From the outside looking in, I see it as the ideal time for organisations to take an objective look at their internal procurement and contract management capabilities. Workforce planning and organisational capabilities go hand in hand, so now is the time to ask the important question. Are you ready to take full advantage of the new procurement landscape? #procurementact #excitingtimes #workforceplanning

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A new report issued by #EDspaces – The Future of K-12 Procurement: 4 Key Trends – captures the experiences and insights of award-winning procurement professionals who are leading the way in building the field of strategic procurement. https://bit.ly/4d8Kk6a

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The major advantages of framework agreements are: — It forms a flexible procurement tool. — The avoidance of repitition when procuring similar items. — Establishment of long-term relationships and partnerships. — Whenever a specific contract call-off is to be awarded, the public body may simply go to the framework contractor that is offering the best value for money for their particular need. — Reduction in procurement time/costs for client and industry on specific schemes.