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How to Optimise a Small Procurement Department

November 16, 2023
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There are several different reasons why you might wish to optimise your procurement department. Your business or organisation could be entering a new growth phase or a growth strategy phase....

Procurement Bill 2023 becomes Procurement Act 2023 after receiving Royal Assent

November 9, 2023
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The Procurement Bill 2023, a government bill to reform public procurement, has received Royal Assent, completing the bill’s journey through parliament. The bill, which first entered the House of Lords...

Why Utility Infrastructure Firms Need A Digital Focus on Procurement – Ebook

October 23, 2023
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Utility firms are under pressure to act more sustainably, enhance customer service and improve processes and procedures. And with the commencement of AMP8 in less than 18 months and the...

The Importance of Procurement for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

October 19, 2023
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As a small or medium enterprise, making your resources go as far as possible counts and procurement plays an integral part in this. In this blog we review why robust...

A Guide to How SMEs Can Win Government Contracts

October 5, 2023
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Winning a government contract is a significant challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Even the UK Government has acknowledged on its website the barriers these businesses face when tendering...

Procurement Managed Services Benefits

October 3, 2023
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Why A Procurement Managed Service Can Transform Your Business Procurement is about more than just acquiring goods and services at the right time and at the best price for your...

Barkers Announces Partnership with Userlane to Help Businesses Utilise the Full Value of P2P Technology Platforms

September 28, 2023
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We are thrilled to announce a partnership with Userlane, a digital adoption platform which utilises AI technology to drive value for clients. Barkers and Userlane will combine technology with expert...

Barkers Gain Carbon Neutral Status for Second Successive Year

September 20, 2023
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Barkers are delighted to announce that for the second year in succession, we have been certified as a carbon neutral company. Working with the team at Positive Planet, Barkers have undergone...

What Is Contract Lifecycle Management?

September 18, 2023
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Contract lifecycle management, often abbreviated to 'CLM' in procurement, is the management of contracts from the initiation right through to the termination or renewal of the contract. Whereas standard contract...

Why Cost Transformation Matters in 2023

September 6, 2023
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Why Cost Transformation Matters in 2023? Cost transformation is more than just about cutting costs: managing costs effectively and ensuring they align with the organisation's strategy and main initiatives. It's...