Public Sector Buyers' Guide 2025

Procurement in 2025

Following delays, the Procurement Act is set to come into force in February. The Act is aimed at creating a simpler and more flexible system, while at the same time, opening up public procurement to small businesses.

This Buyers’ Guide has been put together with features from top associations working across different areas of the public sector, giving insight into best practice for 2025.

Ordnance Survey share some technology predictions for 2025, the BCS investigate modernising IT systems and IASME look back at 10 years of Cyber Essentials.

SFG20 look at building maintenance and BESA write about building safety, while UK100 set out how local authorities can be involved in the switch to clean energy.

The AFP share some tips on transitioning to a greener fleet, while ASPCo and ABPCO provide some insight on recruitment, and conference and event planning respectively.

Polly Jones, editor

Event Diary

Returning to the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June, Road Transport Expo (RTX) is back with its winning ‘All about the truck’ formula.

19-20 November 2025, ExCeL London

elementalLONDON’s debut show is the latest launch from the team behind InstallerSHOW, building on the success of the elemental digital brand, which delivers news, views and solutions on reaching net zero to its audience of built environment professionals.

Education Business LIVE is a carefully designed conference and exhibition bringing together education people with a passion for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching.

Supplier Profiles

Frontline Cleaners Express

At Frontline Cleaners Express Ltd, we understand the importance of a pristine, hygienic environme

Tinytag

Gemini Data Loggers, established in 1984, designs and manufactures the Tinytag range of data logg