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Scoping the impact of Brexit for NHS procurement

By Filed Under: Brexit, Health and Social Care Posted:

Our series of blogs from speakers at MANREG‘s ‘Brexit, Regulation and Society’ event continues with the University of Bristol’s Dr Albert Sanchez Graells’ analysis of the effects of Brexit on NHS procurement rules.  The ‘purchaser-provider split’ within the NHS is the primary source of complex procurement rules. Reform of procurement regulations is possible within EU […]

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Don’t overlook old techology amid push for defence innovation

Michael Pryce By Filed Under: Featured, Science and Technology Posted:

Technology policy and defence acquisition can present striking contrasts, writes Dr Michael Pryce. Government policy is supportive of innovation – and often the more disruptive the better. But the highest spender in government on ‘high technology’ – defence – often has an old-fashioned look to it. Looking closely at examples of current military projects, we […]

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Give local authorities more freedom to deliver sustainable cities

Sally GeeElvira Uyarra By and Filed Under: Featured, Science and Technology Posted:

Public bodies play a unique role in renewing our urban infrastructure to make our cities more sustainable. The transformation of the Greater Manchester waste system illustrates how local government can accomplish this through ambitious procurement projects, argue Dr Sally Gee and Dr Elvira Uyarra. In 1999, local government faced a major problem. European legislation was […]

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