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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!

Procurement Act 2023 - training announcement

23 November 2023 By Raoul Robinson - Senior Legal and Compliance Manager at YPO

Last week, the government announced its plans to provide training and development to support the public sector with the new rules and changes that will come with the new procurement regime in 2024.
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Adapting your recruitment approach

22 November 2023 By Jon Dilling - Head of Business Solutions Sourcing at Penna

When our clients approach us with their recruitment challenges, a common theme emerges: the struggle to attract candidates of the right calibre for their key roles.
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Tips for cutting food costs

15 November 2023 By The YPO Food and Catering Team

Despite news articles reporting that inflation overall is reducing and the government is confident about achieving targets to halve inflation by the end of 2023 from its high of 10.7%, food costs still appear to be as high as ever, with very few opportunities to take advantage of falling prices.
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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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Is your lift alarm system digital switch ready?

16 August 2023 By Louise Hardcastle - Category Buyer for Buildings at YPO

Lift alarm communication systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of passengers within elevators. Traditionally, these systems relied on analogue telephone lines to transmit emergency signals to a central monitoring station.
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