CIPS News

A new report from the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Unseen and Omnia Strategy is calling for the UK to strengthen its modern slavery legislation to prevent labour exploitation that is "blighting global value chains".

CIPS Pulse Survey signals rising costs across shipping, energy and inputs—foreshadowing renewed pressure on consumer prices Global supply chains are entering 2026 facing heightened instability, as procurement professionals warn that cost volatility across logistics, energy and critical inputs is becoming a permanent feature of international trade rather than a temporary disruption.

MUHAKAT, in collaboration with CIPS, successfully concluded the CIPS Partner Event: Shaping the Future of Procurement on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at the Landmark Hotel in Amman-Jordan. The event brought together 500 procurement professionals, public-sector representatives, and industry leaders from across Jordan and the wider Arab region for an evening dedicated to learning, knowledge exchange, and professional networking.

CIPS and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are expanding their successful long-term partnership, with the launch of the NEW UNDP Level 5 and 6 CIPS Corporate Award Advanced Practitioner Programme, a new pathway to MCIPS Chartered Status.

RS, in association with CIP, has released its 2026 Indirect Procurement Report ‘Uncertainty Driving Efficiency’. The report explores the current state of play for those responsible for procurement of supplies supporting maintenance, repair and operations (MRO).

CIPS and the Department for Education (DfE) have launched a new four-year strategic partnership. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to build and enhance procurement knowledge within the schools sector. We are very of proud of this partnership that has already been strengthening success in multi-academy trusts (MATs)and schools across England.