Fairness in Procurement
Most people see government buying as something rather dull and bureaucratic, but get it wrong and it can cost the taxpayer a fortune. So everyone should be interested in the […]
Entries by Peter Smith
How will CIPS measure the success of its big changes?
A few weeks ago now, CIPS (the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) announced the result of the consultation process on proposed governance changes. It proved to be a vindication […]
Doctor Accused of Fraud Against Medicare
Two fraud cases in a row here … but a new (for me) angle today. Procurement related fraud and corruption has interested me for many years, long before I started […]
Fraud at Coca-Cola Enterprises- a “Basic” Example
There was major “Bad Buying” fraud case in the media last week. Perhaps the most surprising element of the story was that the offences were discovered in 2013, and related […]
Will My Supplier Deliver? Lotteries, Camelot and Challenges
In part 1 here I discussed the reports that Camelot, the current operator of the UK National Lottery, is going to challenge the government’s decision to award the contract for […]
Camelot Challenges UK Lottery Decision – Highlights Key Issue of “Confidence”
Camelot to challenge UK lottery decision – may highlight the issue of “confidence” when it comes to tender evaluation
Efficiency Savings – UK Government Looks for a Few Billion
It’s usually a sign of desperation in terms of the public finances (in the UK anyway) when politicians suddenly start talking about “efficiency savings”. It’s even more serious when they […]
CMA Report on Social Care for Children Highlights Market and Procurement Issues
Life goes on despite the temptation to doomscroll Twitter and Facebook all day for the latest news on Russian atrocities. But there hasn’t really been much else to cheer, and […]
Ukraine – Some Procurement and Supply Chain Thoughts
The invasion of Ukraine has changed to world already – and will have many implications for businesses and procurement
NHS Digital Breaks the Rules, Shows Naivety
NHS Digital accused of ignoring conflict of interest when awarding contracts.