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Keep up-to-date with the latest CIPS news and the wider procurement and supply profession. Read our latest news and updates: news about client successes, membership updates and the economics and disruptions affecting our supply chains.
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25 students are awarded new bursaries to help achieve their career goals

21 September 2026

CIPS Foundation has funded students facing financial difficulties for many years by providing free access to exams and study guides. This year a new pilot scheme was co-developed with four CIPS Study Centres to provide tutor-led learning programmes for 25 students.

CIPS Foundation has funded students facing financial difficulties for many years by providing free access to exams and study guides. This year a new pilot scheme was co-developed with four CIPS Study Centres to provide tutor-led learning programmes for 25 students.
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Procurement reforms eliminate supplier debt and strengthen healthcare supply chains in Kenya and Nigeria

27 August 2026

Public health procurement organisations in Kenya and Nigeria have significantly reduced supplier debt after implementing CIPS Global Standards, improving financial sustainability, strengthening supply chain resilience and supporting better healthcare outcomes.

Public health procurement organisations in Kenya and Nigeria have significantly reduced supplier debt after implementing CIPS Global Standards, improving financial sustainability, strengthening supply chain resilience and supporting better healthcare outcomes.
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Transforming health procurement in a Kenyan county

25 August 2026

Strategic procurement reforms help turn limited healthcare resources into better access to essential medicines

Strategic procurement reforms help turn limited healthcare resources into better access to essential medicines
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Volunteer Newsletter August 2026

20 August 2026

Welcome to the August update, there has already been so much going on in 2026 and still more to come, here are some of the highlights

Welcome to the August update, there has already been so much going on in 2026 and still more to come, here are some of the highlights
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CIPS Foundation charity partner Size of Wales launches

21 July 2026

CIPS Foundation charity Size of Wales launches Deforestation Free Public Procurement Toolkit, a practical resource to support public sector organisations to reduce their tropical forest footprint through the products and services they buy.

CIPS Foundation charity Size of Wales launches Deforestation Free Public Procurement Toolkit, a practical resource to support public sector organisations to reduce their tropical forest footprint through the products and services they buy.
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CIPS and PG Consulting launch 3-Year partnership

09 July 2026

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global membership organisation for procurement and supply chain management professionals, has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Brazil-based PG Consulting.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global membership organisation for procurement and supply chain management professionals, has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Brazil-based PG Consulting.