Procurement news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in Procurement consulting in the UK:

Proxima’s three top trends for procurement in 2026 As chief procurement officers weigh up how to ensure their firm is resilient ahead of another challenging year, technology remains top of the agenda.
02 February 2026
Four imperatives for the Chief Procurement Officer in 2026 Procurement is entering another year of rapid change – shaped by geopolitical disruption, the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, and mounting pressure to cut costs while reducing Scope 3
26 January 2026
H&Z a ‘Hidden Champion’ for procurement and transformation work H&Z Management Consulting has been lauded as a ‘Hidden Champion’ for its work in procurement, and in transformation.
16 January 2026
Efficio signs strategic collaboration with OpenAI Procurement and supply chain management consultancy Efficio has entered into a strategic collaboration with OpenAI.
14 January 2026
Procurement professionals betting on AI to improve supply chain sentiment Sentiments around supply chain issues are stabilising, after a two-year period of steady decline.
06 November 2025
CGI consortium to develop digital twin for the maritime sector A new MaritimeTwin initiative will develop a digital twin, and a satellite technology solution to enable data-driven, environmentally-focused routing to help drive net zero targets in procurement.
24 September 2025
Oliver Wight supports confectionery group succeed with integrated business plan After a series of acquisitions, a leading confectionery group set out to become number one in its market.
11 September 2025
Current procurement climate may be blocking net zero progress With the UK’s decarbonisation targets coming under scrutiny, a new white paper has found only a quarter of public sector stakeholders feel their 2035 targets are obtainable within the given timeframe
09 September 2025
NHS SBS joins management consultancy framework for public sector A consulting firm with origins in the National Health Service has been appointed to a key government consulting framework.
09 September 2025
RSM named supplier on multiple UK public sector frameworks Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has been named on three major government frameworks, following significant investment in its public sector practice.
04 September 2025
WSP and Guidehouse named to Crown Commercial Service MCF4 framework WSP and Guidehouse are among the professional services firms to have been named as part of the Crown Commercial Service’s MCF4 framework.
22 August 2025
Businesses see procurement and execution as key to future capital expenditure success With the global economy enduring a chaotic 2025, constraints on capital expenditure projects have plagued many companies.
15 August 2025
BIP secures ESPO framework win in UK The UK wing of BIP has been appointed to seven lots of frameworks across UK local authorities.
01 August 2025
Government must not ‘put the cart before the horse’ with new AI tender The UK government’s £18 billion IT services tender, led by the Crown Commercial Service comes as part of a huge drive to adopt AI across the public sector – even as the technology is still to prove i
13 June 2025
Provisional sums in construction contracts: The basics and key lessons During tender phases of construction projects, it is common to allow for a provisional sum – an estimate for a specific part of the project that is yet to be described in enough detail for contractor
06 March 2025
Visku and Studio North nominated for European Brand Transformation Awards Professional services firm Visku and design advisory Studio North have been shortlisted for three prizes at the 2025 European Brand Transformation Awards.
03 March 2025
SGS Maine Pointe helps petroleum products firm to 43% procurement saving When a distributor of petroleum products faced price hikes at a key part of its supply chain, they turned to consultants from SGS Maine Pointe for help.
25 February 2025
How zero-based everything can open up double-digit savings Inflation, wage hikes, geopolitical uncertainty and lingering post-Covid cost surges are squeezing margins, while ever-more cautious consumer spending is leaving little room for error.
22 January 2025
ArcelorMittal to act on recommendations from dss+ safety review Steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal has commenced the implementation of a series of workplace safety recommendations. The proposed changes are from a comprehensive review by dss+.
17 December 2024
A consultant’s guide to contractual optimisation and creative cost cutting From supermarkets to the NHS, the UK’s business landscape is under pressure to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality and efficiency of its products and services.
29 November 2024
Three ways the environment megatrend is impacting procurement leaders As the pressures of environmental degradation and diminishing natural resources increasingly impinge on the supply chain, procurement can play an essential role in nurturing a more resilient future.
10 October 2024
Generative AI can transform procurement, says Roland Berger As the search continues for AI’s best use cases, a new report has suggested it could prove highly effective in the world of procurement.
26 August 2024
How to become a procurement leader in 2024 In many organisations, across diverse sectors, the function is less a support role and more a strategic enabler as boards turn their attention to how suppliers impact their ability to control costs,
18 June 2024
Key considerations when selecting an ERP system As companies look to gain efficiencies and take advantage of the latest technology enablers across their finance, HR and supply chain functions, they often look to replace or enhance their Enterprise
28 May 2024
BearingPoint and JAGGAER help Dumarey digitise procurement BearingPoint and JAGGAER are supporting automotive solutions firm Dumarey Group to improve its procurement system.
30 April 2024
How procurement leaders can future-proof companies in uncertain times With the UK and global economy still facing an uncertain 2024, global consultancy Efficio has released a new report explaining the top priorities of procurement leaders in turbulent times.
26 February 2024
TMX Transform introduces simulation solutions to the UK Three years on from lockdown, geo-political tensions and staff shortages mean businesses are continuing to struggle with their supply chains.
29 December 2023
SCALA launches guide to help navigate supply chains during M&A The M&A market looks set to turn a corner in 2024, with the number of deals growing on last year’s figures – but the news comes as supply chain disruption continues to complicate acquisitions.
05 December 2023
Procurement consultancy ProcureAbility purchased by Jabil Procurement firm ProcureAbility has been acquired by Jabil, a technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider.
16 November 2023
The six pillars for building a world-class procurement function Research by The Hackett Group reveals that evolving beyond a firm’s ‘standard’ procurement function is key to more effective, efficient and agile operations.
28 August 2023
Aligning procurement with sustainability has never been more important While a growing number of companies are putting sustainability at the top of their agenda, funding is still struggling to find its way to crucial sustainability projects.
10 August 2023
BeetleSat appoints H&Z Management Consulting as procurement lead Space group BeetleSat has selected H&Z Management Consulting as its lead consultant for procurement services.
25 July 2023

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