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Keep up to date with the latest news and views in the YPO Blog

We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

Unlock the potential of market engagement

10 October 2023 By Raoul Robinson - Senior Legal and Compliance Manager at YPO

If you were to ask any procurement professional, what the key ingredients are for a successful tender, most will say market engagement as a key factor.
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Employee Retention: Promises Post-Interview

06 October 2023 By Chris Grimes - Sales Director at Matrix

In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial priority for organisations across all industries.
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Meet the Buyer - Laura Megson

05 October 2023 By Laura Megson - Category Buyer for Emergency Services at YPO

Laura Megson joined the YPO team six years ago and is now the Category Buyer for Emergency Services in the Procurement Services team.
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Services procurement: Protecting the public purse

05 October 2023 By James Bridgland - Managing Partner at Consultancy+

Most people will have seen the recent news that Europe's largest devolved local authority, has essentially filed for bankruptcy. With the cost-of-living crisis still hitting individuals and government spend reducing amid a tightening economic landscape, increasing pressure is being put on local authorities to deliver more to their residents, but with less funding.
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Meet the Category Buyer - Kayley Fox

27 September 2023 By Kayley Fox - Category Buyer for Facilities Management at YPO

Kayley Fox joined YPO in 2020 as a Category Buyer in Facilities Management!
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Unlocking the future of public procurement

29 August 2023 By Raoul Robinson - Senior Legal and Compliance Manager at YPO

A reform to our public procurement law is coming. The government is aiming for a more transparent and simple process following the move from EU to UK law post-Brexit. It replaces the four current procurement regulations under a single act.
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Phase out of fluorescent lamps: Are you ready?

25 July 2023 By Louise Hardcastle - Category Buyer for Buildings at YPO

In recent years, there has been a significant global shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, with governments implementing various regulations to reduce hazardous materials and promote the use of safer alternatives.
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Local Authorities: Maximising your workforce

13 July 2023 By Comensura & Mary Nichol

At the top of a growing list of issues for local authorities at present is the struggle to recruit staff, where there is a nationwide skills shortage in areas often key to the successful running of public services.
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Food waste legislation – are you ready?

29 June 2023 By The YPO Food Frameworks Team

Local Authorities in England are only required to ensure food waste is collected and disposed of with no stipulation that it must be separate from general waste or recycled. This is set to change with the possible implementation of stricter legislation in 2023 which will introduce mandatory separate food waste collections, with a targeted 75% recycling rate by 2030.
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Creating a hybrid office design

28 June 2023 By Adam Parker - Business Development Manager at Ricoh

We all want the best of both worlds, a few days in the office and a few days at home, but once you have agreed on a hybrid way of working, what's next?
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