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Historically, there have been numerous barriers standing in the way of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) when it comes to bidding for contracts or tenders. For instance, their small size makes it harder for them to gain a widespread reputation with limited resource and as…

Half of notices placed on OJEU contain errors that could prompt a legal challenge, a study by Achilles suggests. Achilles helps businesses manage potential risks in their supply chains to support people, planet and profit. It also has an EU services team which provides EU…

On 21 October, we hosted our first ever virtual members event for the UK construction and utilities sectors, welcoming 15 speakers and hundreds of delegates to hear presentations, take part in virtual speed networking and round table discussions, promoting transparency around upcoming projects and engagement…

When it comes to successfully delivering digital transformation in the procurement function, the choices you make around technology provider or even technology platform are only secondary considerations. Rather, the key factors are the ability to adapt your procurement processes to the chosen solution, and to…

BAM is a UK-based leading supplier of civil engineering and construction services. BAM in the UK comprises BAM Nuttall (civil engineering) and BAM Construct UK (construction). In Autumn 2016, BAM attended an Achilles event celebrating the carbon reduction achievements of companies from across the construction,…

Oh no! This event has already happened. Don’t miss out again by checking out all our upcoming events The Government has finally published its new Procurement Bill setting out the new legal framework for public procurement. This new framework will replace the current Public Contracts Regulations 2015,…

The process of bidding for a contract can be long, intense and expensive, which can make losing the contract to a rival all the more disappointing. Almost half of CPOs cite supplier risk as a top concern when assessing the main areas of risk facing…

99% of all businesses in the UK are SMEs, all hungry to grow and expand their operations. Despite this, it seems that these smaller companies are often shut out of the supply chains where they could provide value. In 2012, we completed a study with…

According to Forbes, the UK is spending 32 times more on fossil fuels than renewables, and with carbon reduction being such a hot topic, it’s worth going back to the report published in August by the Oil and Gas Authority, in collaboration with Ofgem, The…

Oh no! This event has already happened. Don’t miss out again by checking out all our upcoming events In 2019 the Government announced its intention for a radical overhaul of public procurement law after Brexit and a Green Paper has recently been published on this topic. In…

Health and safety trends are a key topic of interest for buying organisations, and not just for the high-risk industries. Health and safety can define an organisations culture, ensure quality business practices, impact the supply chain and promote wellbeing. For suppliers, ensuring a safe work…

Across the world, many legal regimes state that companies buying services from suppliers are responsible for the health and safety risks and compliance of contractors working on site. Some also state that buyers are responsible for their contractors’ compliance with labour laws and social security…