Following delays, the Procurement Act is set to come into force in February. The Act is aimed at creating a simpler and more flexible system, while at the same time, opening up public procurement to small businesses.
This Buyers’ Guide has been put together with features from top associations working across different areas of the public sector, giving insight into best practice for 2025.
Ordnance Survey share some technology predictions for 2025, the BCS investigate modernising IT systems and IASME look back at 10 years of Cyber Essentials.
SFG20 look at building maintenance and BESA write about building safety, while UK100 set out how local authorities can be involved in the switch to clean energy.
The AFP share some tips on transitioning to a greener fleet, while ASPCo and ABPCO provide some insight on recruitment, and conference and event planning respectively.
Polly Jones, editor
