Why the G-Cloud purchasing framework is high on my agenda
Managing director at Fordway, Richard Blanford, explains to Real Business readers why much of his time this month will be spent on submitting for a public sector procurement framework.
Tag: Public Procurement
Carillion collapse should usher in new era of SME procurement
With the government, banks and Carillion unable to come to an agreement over the weekend, the firm’s demise should prompt a rethink on contract distribution.
Charlie Mullins: Japanese rugby success shows that smaller challengers can compete
For young small businesses to fulfil potential each have to be able to operate on an even playing field with the big boys. However, it appears that with less than three per cent of government procurement spend coming this way the odds continue to be stacked.
General election 2015: OMS managing director Clive Ormerod – I’m voting as…
Citing a “stable economy” as the most important ingredient for a growing company, Clive Ormerod is the latest business leader to feature in our “I’m voting as…” series.