Smart Business Buying

30 Dec 2025

How procurement can drive stronger local services and communities

The UK’s local government sector can free up much-needed cash by tackling the way it buys everyday items used in the world of work – meaning more time for staff and better value for local communities

Procurement as a lever for trust and accountability in the third sector

30 Dec 2025

Trust is an essential ingredient for any third-sector organisation, and that means having clear accountability when it comes to how money is being spent

Smarter procurement to ease cost and workforce pressures in UK healthcare

30 Dec 2025

With hospitals, care homes and dental practices all facing difficult economic conditions, those tasked with procuring items have a chance to deliver additional value

Building resilience in UK manufacturing through smarter procurement

10 Nov 2025

Manufacturers face a complicated landscape, where running out of stock is simply not an option – but online marketplaces are helping to transform this

Helping charities achieve more impact through smarter procurement

10 Nov 2025

More efficient procurement is helping charities reduce unnecessary costs, operate more efficiently and ensure more resources can go towards what really matters to them

28 Oct 2025

How educational organisations can reduce costs and boost efficiency

In a difficult environment, it’s essential that schools, colleges and universities operate as efficiently as possible. Online marketplaces provide an opportunity for them to better control what they spend and identify opportunities for further savings

How effective procurement technology can improve employee retention

29 Sep 2025

With many organisations facing a battle to attract and retain talented staff, it’s important that they are not frustrated in their ability to do their jobs by cumbersome procurement technology

How digital procurement can help manufacturing and industrial firms innovate and thrive

29 Sep 2025

Manufacturing and industrial firms are operating in difficult conditions, so having close control over what they spend is essential – and digital procurement is helping them spend more efficiently

How procurement teams are responding to a complex risk environment

29 Sep 2025

With supply chain disruption, rising prices and pressure to meet ESG and CSR aspirations, it’s more important than ever that organisations have control over how they spend budgets

How smarter procurement is helping local authorities deliver

29 Sep 2025

Embracing digital procurement means local authorities can reduce spend, boost local communities and help meet net-zero targets

29 Sep 2025

How effective procurement can deliver value across the public sector

The need to control costs in the public sector is greater than ever – but digital procurement platforms are helping organisations unlock savings

Reducing healthcare waste through smarter procurement

29 Sep 2025

Cutting costs can be a challenge for UK healthcare organisations – but better information can help procurement professionals with more controlled spending

How accurate spend information is helping schools identify savings

29 Sep 2025

One the biggest issues schools face when it comes to saving money on everyday purchases is a lack of visibility into what they are spending and where. Having access to in-depth information can help reduce costs and identify opportunities for further efficiencies

How effective procurement helps schools enhance sustainability

29 Sep 2025

Schools are under pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and operate in a responsible manner – but more effective procurement can help them buy from reputable suppliers and keep carbon emissions to a minimum

Procurement tactics that delight customers and control costs

04 Aug 2025

Better spend visibility is helping food and drink businesses in the UK hospitality sector cope with the twin pressures of rising customer expectations and challenging economic conditions