Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: How do we know there is a problem in public procurement in the UK? well, as the HoC ...
How do we know there is a problem in public procurement in the UK?
well, as the HoC Public Accounts comm. points out:
One third of contracts awarded (mourned £100bn worth) were not subject to competition - just one bidder;
Framework agreements while speeding up procurement also help establish an inner group of 'preferred suppliers' who know the game of public procurement.
As the #corruption revealed around Covid #PPE procurement revealed these sort of arrangements breed profiteering.
well, as the HoC Public Accounts comm. points out:
One third of contracts awarded (mourned £100bn worth) were not subject to competition - just one bidder;
Framework agreements while speeding up procurement also help establish an inner group of 'preferred suppliers' who know the game of public procurement.
As the #corruption revealed around Covid #PPE procurement revealed these sort of arrangements breed profiteering.