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Healthcare procurement has always been about delivering essential services, but in Belfast and across Northern Ireland it now carries a wider responsibility. Public bodies are increasingly focused on social value — the additional benefits suppliers can deliver for communities, the economy, and the environment. For businesses looking to win healthcare contracts, understanding and embracing social value is no longer optional; it is critical to success. Bill Atkinson of Black Sh

Public procurement is no longer judged on cost and quality alone. In Northern Ireland, government departments and public bodies are required to consider how contracts can generate wider benefits for society. This shift is formalised in the social value in procurement policy Northern Ireland, a framework that suppliers must understand if they want to remain competitive in tendering. Read more about it here! Bill Atkinson of Black Sheep Consulting specialises in helping busine

Winning public contracts in today’s competitive marketplace requires more than just offering the best price or a high-quality service. When it comes to tenders in Northern Ireland nowadays, buyers are increasingly focused on social value — the additional benefits suppliers bring to communities, the environment, and the local economy. For many businesses, navigating these requirements can feel overwhelming. That is where working with a tender consultant in Northern Ireland ca

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