Posts by Public Sector Focus
IT Benchmarking Meets IT Sourcing – Ensure Best Value And Best Price
External procurement of IT services is well established in the public sector. Nevertheless, problems often arise, in the relationship or in the evaluation of service levels or pricing. Independent consultants can assist in putting the relationship and discussions on a stable footing. Sourcing Support IT sourcing can be a meaningful solution, but also includes risks.…
Read MoreHow ScannX’s Trailblazing Software Allows Every Student Access To Books, Documents And Research
ScannX, the leading U.S. developer of cloud-based book and document scanning software solutions, is coming to the UK soon. ScannX has successfully built a decade-long reputation in the U.S. for combining powerful, state-of-the-art book scanning hardware with intuitive, easy-to-use software. For nine years running, Library Works’ Modern Library Awards has recognised ScannX for its innovative…
Read MoreHuggg Launches New Initiatives To Support HSF Payments
Following the announcement that the Household Support Fund has been extended again, Huggg, the specialist platform which allows organisations to send and manage retail vouchers at scale to those in need, has launched a number of new initiatives. These are designed to help local authorities and their Third Party partner organisations (TPOs) get these vital…
Read MoreHow Framespan is Revolutionising NHS and Public Sector Procurement
Ed Bradley, CEO and Founder of Framespan on how a simple but innovative new SaaS solution is changing the face of public sector procurement forever. I was at the HCSA conference in November 2021 when a conversation with Claire Bye, Chief Procurement Officer at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, sparked the idea of a new…
Read MoreSuccessful HR in a turbulent work environment
The new world of work is presenting significant challenges for HR professionals; from the convergence of pandemic and economic turbulence to changing employee perceptions of the workplace. Read on for some considerations when planning your response to an unprecedented combination of internal and external factors. Do more with less Budgets are under pressure and some…
Read MoreLiberty Charge Rebrands to Believ to Promote ‘Cleaner Air for All’
Liberty Charge has rebranded as Believ, in order to better reflect its proposition of being able to offer all charging speeds, to signal that it now delivers charge point solutions to businesses, as well as local authorities, and ultimately to support its mission of ‘cleaner air for all’. Believ installs, manages and maintains all speeds…
Read MoreWhat Do School Uniforms Achieve?
School uniform policies promote a message that uniforms can achieve many things, but there is limited research evidence to back up many of these claims, explains Dr Rachel Shanks, School of Education at the University of Aberdeen. The issue of compulsory school uniforms was recently debated at the French National Assembly. The proposals were defeated,…
Read MoreA Digitally Enabled NHS Can Attract New Staff, Relieve Stress And Enhance Care – BT research
Nearly three quarters of NHS staff believe technology could help transform patient care in England, with more than 80% claiming it could attract more ’digital natives’ into the workforce, according to a new study conducted with NHS employees by BT. 83% believe greater technology investment can help to attract a younger workforce 74% agree that…
Read MoreThe Case For Electric Vehicle Charging At Local Authority Level
Sam Illsley, Head of Customer Project Management at Mer UK – Public Charging, discusses the social and environmental value of installing EV charge points for local authorities. The role of the public sector in advancing the UK’s journey towards building a more environmentally friendly transport system cannot be understated. When it comes to electric mobility,…
Read MoreHuge national NHS Demonstration ‘End the Crisis – Support the Strikes!’ to take place in central London – tens of thousands expected to march
NHS staff and health campaigners from the alliance SOS NHS will take to the streets of London on March 11th in what is fully expected to be a huge national demonstration. When: Saturday 11th March 2023 Where: Beginning opposite Warren Street tube station on Tottenham Court Road, finishing near to Downing Street, Whitehall This emergency…
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