CIPS News

The UK Government has released the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), setting out its strategic priorities for public procurement. The NPPS will come into force alongside the Procurement Act 2023 on 24 February 2025.

Business activity across the UK private sector increased for the fifth consecutive month in June. The latest survey illustrated another solid upturn in the service economy, whereas manufacturers continued to underperform as production volumes declined for the eleventh time in the past twelve months. Overall private sector output growth was the slowest since March, reflecting a much softer rise in new order intakes as some clients curtailed spending.

The Procurement Bill winding its way through Parliament, and the associated secondary legislation is expected to deliver the biggest changes in decades to how public procurements are managed.

Welcome to the August update, an opportunity to share and celebrate your volunteering activities and a look ahead to what is coming up.

Welcome to the December update, an opportunity to share and celebrate your volunteering activities.

This year’s Global Ethics Day is a timely reminder to Africa of the need for ethics to build a prosperous, equitable and just society. Ethical procurement can help attract investment, foster sustainable growth, and establish credibility for African organisations seeking to enhance local and international partnerships.