CIPS News
CIPS backs EU-funded project on gender equality and sustainable farming in Rwanda
31 March 2025
ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.
ActionAid, an international charity dedicated to tackling gender inequality, is working with women farmer cooperatives in Rwanda to strengthen their sustainable farming skills. The project is supported by grants from the European Union and the CIPS Foundation.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.