Final Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-27: What’s changed – and what it means for public sector buyers and suppliers
The first multi-year settlement in a decade reshapes council funding, resets business rates and tackles historic SEND deficits – who gains, and who loses?
All I Want for Christmas Is a Deadline Extension – The Public Sector’s Festive Tender Problem
Is Christmas finally off-limits for tender deadlines, or are bid teams still paying the price?
Autumn 2025 Budget Breakdown: Where the Money’s Going, Market by Market
What did the Budget really fund? We break down the numbers and the opportunities for public sector suppliers.
Open Data: UK Public Sector Third-Party Spend by Organisation, Jul 24 – Jun 25
This latest release reinforces our commitment to open data, providing third-party public sector spend for the period July 2024 to June 2025.
Oxygen Volunteers Join Let’s Feed Brum to Support Birmingham’s Homeless Community
Oxygen volunteers helped serve breakfasts, distribute essential supplies, and connect with people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham.
Competitive Flexible Procedure: The Rise of The New Look Tender Process for Public Authorities
We look at the new Competitive Flexible Procedure and evaluate what it means for public procurement.
