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Provisions within the text of the Procurement Act 2023 give clearer guidance and structure to planned procurement activity, strengthening bid pipelines for purchasing authorities and bidders alike.

Two years into their successful bid writing careers, we sit down with Matthew and Jay to learn about the bid and tender knowledge they have gained, what projects they are working on and their favourite part about work...

As part of our ongoing series of blogs on the Procurement Act, we take a look at Sections 52 and 71 of the Act, which includes a mandatory requirement for publishing key performance indicators.

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the creation of Executive Compass. Founded by local businessman Neil Capstick, the firm has grown considerably and now supports a wide variety of local and national clients with ove...

The Cabinet Office has released an updated policy procurement note (PPN) addressing the use of AI in procurement and adjustments which may be made to the central government's competitive tender processes. Bidders and ...

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we sit down with Mary, one of the longest-tenured members of the team, to gain insight into her experience, day-to-day work and how she envisions the future at Executive Comp...

To the surprise of procurement experts and bidder organisations, there is no explicit mention of social value within the legislative text of the landmark Procurement Act 2023. This has led some to question whether loc...

2024 sees us celebrate a decade of Technical Director Matthew Walker and Sales and Marketing Director Amy Lawson at the business. Over the past 10 years, Executive Compass has seen sustained growth, the introduction o...

In Q4 2023, the overall value of local government contract awards had dropped from £10 billion the previous quarter to £4.2 billion. We review the data, and take a look from a bidder’s point of view, including how...

As part of an ongoing series of blogs on the Procurement Act 2023, we look at the introduction of a new debarment list and what it will mean for bidders.

As we enter the new year, it’s time to look forward at some of the key trends and topics bidders and buyers alike should be aware of in the public sector procurement landscape.

The most recent Procurement Policy Note (PPN) issued by the Cabinet Office addresses the ‘prompt, fair and effective payment in all businesses’, aiming to increase cash flow and simplify supply chain payment proce...