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2024 sees us celebrate a decade of Technical Director Matthew Walker and Sales and Marketing Director Amy Lawson at the business. Over the past 10 years, Executive Compass has seen sustained growth, the introduction o...

In Q4 2023, the overall value of local government contract awards had dropped from £10 billion the previous quarter to £4.2 billion. We review the data, and take a look from a bidder’s point of view, including how...

Posted on 09-02-2024

Posted on 09-02-2024

Posted on 09-02-2024

When approaching public and private sector tendering there can be the temptation to jump right in without any preparation. However, performing an audit on your business prior to the tender process can be beneficial in...

A ‘disqualified tender’ means that your tender was not subject to the evaluation process based on a compliance failure. Receiving feedback on a disqualified tender can support the improvement of your organisationâ...

As part of an ongoing series of blogs on the Procurement Act 2023, we look at the introduction of a new debarment list and what it will mean for bidders.

Tendering for contracts can be complex and confusing for first-time or infrequent bidders. We take a look at some common queries we receive from clients to provide clarity around tendering, navigating tender documents...

As we enter the new year, it’s time to look forward at some of the key trends and topics bidders and buyers alike should be aware of in the public sector procurement landscape.

We take a look at some of the common aspects of tender submissions, including what documents are included in a tender pack, minimum qualification criteria and common quality topics in a question set.

The most recent Procurement Policy Note (PPN) issued by the Cabinet Office addresses the ‘prompt, fair and effective payment in all businesses’, aiming to increase cash flow and simplify supply chain payment proce...