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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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? 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...