Procurement Act comes into force
Procurement Act comes into force message from Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC The new Procurement Act provides a greater focus for everyone in the public sector (not just commercial managers)...
In-Conversation with Fumi Kitagawa
Fumi Kitagawa is a Professor in Regional Economic Development at the University of Birmingham. She works at the City-Region Economic Development Institute (City-REDI) based in Birmingham Business School, and leads...
In-Conversation with Elvira Uyarra
Elvira Uyarra is a Professor of Innovation Studies at Alliance Manchester Business School (University of Manchester) and Director of the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research. She is also an investigator...
End of year message from Rikesh Shah
End of Year Message from Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC As 2024 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on a very productive year for the...
Connected Places Catapult responds to Industrial Strategy consultation
The Connected Places Catapult welcomes the Government’s consultation on a new Industrial Strategy. As the UK’s innovation accelerator for transport, cities and place leadership we are excited about the opportunity...
National Procurement Policy Statement consultation
The Government Commercial Function has officially announced the new Procurement Act 2023 go-live date is Monday 28 October 2024. This development signifies a strategic departure from the existing procurement regulations...