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Tougher market sparks BE review_3
Nuclear-power generator British Energy is reviewing its procurement strategy in the face of increasing competition in the UK, writes David Arminas.

“It’s a review of how we provide services, in particular for our core business,” said British Energy procurement manager Maurice Masters.
Firms warned about hidden costs_3
As the October round of electricity contract negotiations moves into full swing, electricity customers are being warned about possible hidden costs and urged to question consultants about commission arrangements.
Internet tendering moves closer_2
The first stage of a pilot project designed to make all aspects of European Union public procurement totally web-based has been launched this month by the University of Sunderland and QSP NetConsulting.
Revamp prompts CGU chief to quit_2
Alf Noto, director of supply chain and purchasing at CGNU, the UK’s biggest insurance company, is to leave this week after bosses at the newly merged firm decided to split his job three ways, writes Geraint John.
Agency pushes to double card use_2
The Environment Agency is reviewing its major regional framework agreements in a bid to double its use of purchasing cards.
Airlines form online travel site_2


British Airways and 10 other European airlines, including Lufthansa and Air France, are launching an online travel agency at the end of the year. The website will be managed independently and the companies will not share sensitive information, such as pricing data, in order to remain competitive.
NatWest’s purchasing chief quits_2
Peter Smith, group purchasing director at NatWest, is to leave the company after new owner Royal Bank of Scotland’s decision to move the job north of the border, writes Geraint John.
Government extends e-trade pilot_2
The Buying Agency (TBA), an executive agency of the Office of Government Commerce, will extend its e-procurement pilot scheme for low-value, high-volume goods to the whole of the public sector next month.
Net-lag hampers medical progress_2
The progress of e-procurement in the medical sector is lagging behind other industries, according to an insider.
New e-envoy backed by purchasers_2
Purchasing professionals have welcomed the appointment of Andrew Pinder as the government’s e-envoy. But concerns about the role of the government’s ambassador responsible for promoting the take-up of electronic commerce within UK industry remain.
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