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 […]
Entries by Peter Smith
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.
Buyer / Supplier Collusion – A Difficult Fraud To Spot
What is the most difficult type of procurement-related fraud to detect? In my book, Bad Buying, there are plenty of examples of different fraud, some related to dodgy invoicing, fake […]
CIPS Consultation – Use Your Vote!
Last week, CIPS (the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) launched a consultation with members in connection with the Institute’s proposed governance changes. After our campaign to make sure members […]