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Procurement Essentials06/04/23

What is Agile procurement?

So, what is it? Agile procurement is a way of purchasing services based on the outcome required rather than the product specification. Procuring solutions in an Agile way provides the opportunity for a more flexible and…

Procurement Essentials05/04/23

Why bother with a public sector marketing strategy?

The team at Advice Cloud often hear the same question from suppliers: “Why should we bother with public sector marketing strategy?”. Our answer is always the same - of course you need one! It’s like asking “Why…

Frameworks30/03/23

[Infographic] 5 things suppliers on frameworks need to know

Public sector frameworks can be a valuable source of business for suppliers, but it’s important to understand how to navigate this complex market. From monitoring performance to building strong relationships with…

Procurement Essentials22/03/23

[Infographic] Top tips for finding public sector opportunities

DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN ‘FINDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR’ INFOGRAPHIC HERE. CHECK WITH PROCUREMENT ORGANISATIONS REGULARLY Crown Commercial Service aren’t the only procurement body for the public sector, but…

An animated image showing a person's forearms and the cuffs of their shirt sleeves. In one hand is a piece of paper looking like a form of report, and in the other hand is a magnifying glass scanning over the text on the paper. On the desk is further reading material and a mobile phone on the left, and a pen and cup of coffee on the right. The image symbolises a person reading over their bid work in the form of a 'bid review' and picking up all the tiny details.

Frameworks15/03/23

Why is carrying out bid reviews a good idea?

There are various circumstances in which a bid review is often the best idea when applying for public sector opportunities . Below we round up why suppliers should conduct bid reviews before submitting. Improving…

A chalkboard drawing of a person walking up a flight of stairs. They have reached a step where the floor becomes level and it doesn't appear to continue much further. The chalkboard writing above this part of the stairs reads 'What's next?' with a giant question mark on the right. There are always more steps to progress to!

Frameworks08/03/23

I’m listed on a framework - what’s next?

You’ve done the hard grafting to submit your application before the deadline and you just heard you made it - you’ve been accepted onto the framework! But there’s more work to do yet to maximise your chances of…

Frameworks07/03/23

CCS AI and Automation Framework FAQs

The newly announced AI and Automation framework - known by its code RM6201 - from Crown Commercial Services (CCS), is one we’re very excited for. There have been several routes to market for providers of…

Frameworks07/03/23

TePAS 2 is open for supplier applications!

TePAS 2 has opened its doors for applications! This means suppliers can now apply to be listed on the 2nd iteration of this development of the Technology Products framework, which is due to go Live in Autumn 2023.…

Procurement Essentials01/03/23

What are rainbow teams?

Diversity is essential for many reasons, but especially in the public sector where the full spectrum of needs, perspectives, preferences and interests has to be reflected. However, we often see evidence of poor…