EU defence procurement operates under the framework of the 2009 Defence Procurement Directive. This Directive established common rules for the procurement of defence and sensitive security related products, services and…
What is Light Touch Procurement? Light touch procurement is a simplified and less formalised procurement process that is used for certain specific types of contracts in the European Union. This…
Buying goods can be deceptive. On the one hand, it is relatively easy to buy goods. You source the goods, you pay for them and you hopefully get the right…
There are a total of six formal procurement procedures for running EU tender processes using the classic procurement directive. These are: This article focuses on the competitive procedure with negotiation….
Who are the top five procurement firms in Ireland? It can be challenging to seek procurement advice as it necessitates trust in a procurement company. If your organisation must adhere…
In this article, we are going to focus on the contract management issues in public sector construction (works). A lot of the risk in public works contracts arises from how…
The European Union Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU CSD Directive) represents a significant milestone in the realm of corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices. The directive, proposed by…
Procurement professionals need to have an understanding of what green procurement or sustainable procurement means. Green Public Procurement takes a different approach to the private sector when it comes to…
We work with clients regularly to help them source from near and far shore overseas suppliers. Whether a company is sourcing from the southern mediterranean, far east Asia (from a…
It takes time to run a tender. Buyers want to see suppliers compete strongly for work. The more vibrant the competitive landscape, the better range of options they have to…