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Savings account
University spending has been brought to book over the past six years but the message from this week’s report by the National Audit Office is still ‘could do better’. Alexis Nolan assesses its findings and talks to the man charged with helping procurement
Change of focus
The new Competition Act, which has significantly altered UK law, now features on the legal aspects examination paper. David Tolcher describes the areas on which students are likely to be tested
Return to tender
Although it may be natural to blame contractors at the first sign of trouble, more often than not it is the process that is at fault, says Fred Wastell
How to buy print
In the second of a six-part series on purchasing goods and services, Sam Tulip explains the various elements of successful print buying
A buyer’s market
Software suppliers need to adapt their portfolios to meet the specific needs of purchasing managers. Brian Jeffery discusses the results of new research designed to identify these requirements
Laying the blame
Liability and consequential loss are vital considerations for purchasers in contract negotiations with suppliers. Alexandra Thrower explains the issues
The weakest link
Although the government has pledged more money to help the public sector, the government itself is the root of the problem, says Frank Griffiths
Global economies
Many organisations have a financial blind spot when it comes to business travel. Amon Cohen explains how to take advantage of the huge potential savings
Striking it rich
With employers finding that the number of talented purchasing and supply staff is no match for the intense demand, there are great opportunities out there for bright professionals at all levels. Liam O’Brien reports
Buy by the rules
After much consultation, the European Commission has published its draft proposals for revising the rules of public procurement. Melanie Pears and Andrea Wright explain the main changes
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