Blogs about running tenders and tips and advice on how to improve tendering processes.
The recent news of the collapse of ISG, one of the UK’s leading construction and fit-out companies, has sent shockwaves through the industry again following the failure of Carilion in 2018. With numerous high-value contracts in place across both public and private sectors, ISG’s sudden fall has left many organisations in a precarious position. Buyers […]
By Leigh Hatfull on 24 September 2024
Discover what public sector procurement teams can be considering now to actively encourage tender participation from SME businesses.
By Steve Rowland on 17 May 2024
eXceeding is pleased to announce that they have been appointed as a Framework Agreement Supplier by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) providing a compliant procurement route for consultancy and advisory services for the NHS and the wider public sector.
By Jane Shortall on 10 April 2024
In this guide, we ‘unpack’ the official knowledge drops for contracting authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, exploring the key changes between the previous regulations and the Procurement Act, the benefits of a new approach to public procurement, and the steps organisation can take now to ready themselves for implementation.
By Steve Rowland on 23 February 2024
Whilst speaking with our customers and their suppliers, we’re having more conversations around social value – especially in the public sector. But what does ‘social value’ truly mean and how can organisations build this into their procurement processes? This article offers a brief introduction.
By Leigh Hatfull on 21 April 2023
How can you ensure your tenders aren’t rigged in the future? Discover our top tips to protect your organisation from this unethical practice.
By Steve Rowland on 31 March 2023
Find out how to run tenders more efficiently to save time and create a consistent strategy for future procurement processes.
By Steve Rowland on 14 January 2021
