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New Procurement Thresholds for 2026
The new procurement thresholds will come into effect on 1st January 2026 and in a perhaps surprising move, the thresholds for most types have reduced from the 2024 values.
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New Procurement Rules : Impact for Education
The Procurement Act 2023 is no live and in this article we look at the changes and what if any impact it may have on education providers.
Assignments
Alpha Academies Trust – MFD Fleet Procurement
Inspire is undertaking a procurement process on behalf of Alpha Academies Trust to develop a managed MFD service across the whole Trust.
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Updated Procurement Thresholds for 2024
There are new procurement thresholds from 1st January 2024 and although the Procurement Act 2023 has received Royal Assent, the Public Contract Regulations 2015 still apply until the new act is fully implemented later in the year.
Assignments
Boots UK – Corporate Procurement Support
During a three-month spell working within the Boots corporate procurement team, we undertook several procurement activities alongside some project work subject to confidentiality constraints. Of the procurement work, the highlights were: Renewal of the ITSM tooling for the Boots IT teams; the contract was over a 5-year period and was Read more
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Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges – Part Three
A look over the Department of Educations documents outlining standards and timescales for implementing IT infrastructure that meets the needs of students in schools and colleges. In part three we look at wireless network standards standards.
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Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges – Part Two
A look over the Department of Educations documents outlining standards and timescales for implementing IT infrastructure that meets the needs of students in schools and colleges. In part two we look at network equipment and cabling standards.
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Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges – Part One
A look over the Department of Educations documents outlining standards and timescales for implementing IT infrastructure that meets the needs of students in schools and colleges. In part one we look at broadband-related standards.
Assignments
Alpha Academies Trust – Digital Development and Ongoing Support
Outline of an ongoing relationship between ITSpire Ltd and Alpha Academies Trust.
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Post Brexit Procurement – Any change?
A look at changes to public sector procurement rules post-Brexit.