Catching up with a well-respected colleague who is trying to sell his services to the public sector, he bemoaned their insistence upon public sector and OJEU experience. Why would you insist on this experience – bring in more of the same – to bring about change? We both agreed this is the last thing you need if you want to … Read More
David Cameron – The Brave PM?
Prior to the election Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor known as the Oracle of Omaha, was quoted in Business Week as saying he doesn’t envy the winner of the UK general election, due to the need to make “politically very unpopular” decisions to cut the deficit. Now post election BNP Paribas analysts say, the new government will have to present … Read More
UK Plc Part 2: A Solution for Public Sector Procurement
Moving from a collaborative approach to a centre led approach would deliver huge benefits for both the public sector and the government purse. Furthermore, such a transformation could be achieved within the life time of a government, making it a very attractive policy with an enormous return and little risk. Adopting a more systematic and authoritative approach is central to … Read More
UK Plc Part 1: What’s wrong with Public Sector Procurement?
The UK government currently spends around £220bn on goods and services – that’s about £1 in every £4 spent in total by the Exchequer. (Source OGC website). It is right therefore for taxpayers to have expectations that monies on this scale are managed in accordance with best practices benchmarked anywhere in the world. Leading organisations in the private sector … Read More