There are many factors driving the strong focus on sustainability. The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Climate Change Treaties (e.g. Paris, Rio, Kyoto etc) drives it…
Recently, I had a conversation with a procurement professional about inequality in the Not for Profit (NFP) sector. They had attended a seminar where there was a view that procurement…
Slavery in the modern supply chain system We have written frequently about the risks of slavery in supply chains since we started as a company in 2014. Modern slavery is…
New rules for tenders in Ireland: In October 2019, the Irish Government announced new requirements that suppliers to the Public Sector will have to meet. These are 'Social Considerations' and…
An emerging trend in recent years has been how SMEs are succeeding in public procurement processes. There has been substantial change in how often large companies win bids. Increasingly, they…
Below, we outline the importance of EORI registration. It will help those trading goods to operate normally post-Brexit. What is an EORI number? EORI stands for Economic Operators Registration and…
Commercial negotiation - techniques to solve problems and break an impasse Have you ever found yourself at an impasse staring at an issue when working on a commercial negotiation? Sometimes,…
We are often asked how supply options can be improved by clients in the public and private sector. Below, we lay out some of our thoughts on how businesses can…
Procurement competition types cause confusion for many businesses. Recent conversations that I have had with business owners and public figures interested in supporting small businesses and helping them grow highlighted…