In the latest in a series of pieces giving legal advice to the voluntary sector, Julian Blake, a partner, and Philippa Hart, a solicitor at Bates Wells and Braithwaite solicitors, answer questions on procurement, contracts and grants.
What is procurement and what has it got to do with charities'
Lawyers use “procurement” to describe the process by [...]
U.S. Government procurement professionals offer quick comments on their experiences and the reward of service through this profession … Watch the video :
The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has today published the first tranche of Wave 2 Procurement Capability Reviews (PCR) for the Home Office, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG). The reviews reveal the progress made by these departments compared with the procurement capability improvement plans which [...]
John Oughton, former CEO of OGC, speaks to Fiona Foster about the role standards can play in helping public sector procurement objectives.
It is estimated that government spends 140 billion annually on goods and services; Mr Oughton believes that ongoing efficiency gains can be achieved through organizations sharing best practice and building of the successes of [...]