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CIPS Foundation raises awareness of supply chain deforestation risks

20 March 2025

The CIPS Foundation has awarded £40,000 to the climate change charity Size of Wales to educate procurement professionals in Wales and businesses about the risks of deforestation in supply chains.

The CIPS Foundation has awarded £40,000 to the climate change charity Size of Wales to educate procurement professionals in Wales and businesses about the risks of deforestation in supply chains.

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Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO visits members across the Asia Pacific region and shares his insights

11 March 2025

Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO recently returned from a trip across the CIPS Australia, New Zealand and Asia regions, meeting many people in the procurement community and taking time to listen to some of the unique challenges.

Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO recently returned from a trip across the CIPS Australia, New Zealand and Asia regions, meeting many people in the procurement community and taking time to listen to some of the unique challenges.

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CIPS supports development of Modern Slavery Helpline

28 February 2025

The modern slavery charity, Unseen, will boost the data analysis and supply chain intelligence capabilities of its Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline after receiving a £60,000 grant from the CIPS Foundation, a linked charity to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

The modern slavery charity, Unseen, will boost the data analysis and supply chain intelligence capabilities of its Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline after receiving a £60,000 grant from the CIPS Foundation, a linked charity to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

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The UK Public Procurement Act

24 February 2025

The Procurement Act 2023 officially came into force on 24 February 2025.

The Procurement Act 2023 officially came into force on 24 February 2025.

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UK Government releases new National Procurement Policy Statement

14 February 2025

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.

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.

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e& champions ethical supply chains with CIPS certification

15 January 2025

Global certification underscores e&’s leadership in driving transparency and accountability across procurement operations.

Global certification underscores e&’s leadership in driving transparency and accountability across procurement operations.