Local government entities are under serious financial pressure, and procurement is tasked with helping to reduce spend.
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
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Free Tickets Available for the UK's Largest Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo)!
The inaugural Facilities & Estates Management Live takes place on 7th and 8th October 2025 at the Business Design Centre in London.
Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.
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