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Good to Know: Transforming legal procurement with insider insights for public sector suppliers.
Daily Spend Watch: Key insights from public sector contract spending on March 24, 2025.
Opportunity Picks: LondonEnergy Waste Management Tender and how to stand out with operational resilience.
News: UK’s green shipping plan, security sector crackdown, and British exports fueling African infrastructure.
Technology: AI-powered solutions like Lamatic, LiftmyCV, and BASE44 revolutionizing automation.
Tip of the Day: Review contracts regularly to ensure they stay aligned with evolving goals and regulations.
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DAILY SPEND WATCH
📊 Public Sector Spending Analysis: Contracts Finder Report March 24, 2025
Market Analysis
248 contracts worth £19.15 billion were awarded on 24th March 2025, with government investment heavily favoring digital and physical infrastructure. Communications and construction sectors dominated awards, with primary contracts worth £18.9B creating extensive downstream opportunities.
With 67.3% of the 248 contracts awarded on 24th March SME-suitable, smaller businesses maintain a strong footing in public procurement. While large contracts represent only 12.5% of awards, they account for 99.8% of the total value, offering substantial subcontracting possibilities in supply chains.
Of the £19.15 billion awarded, contract value was heavily concentrated (99%) in nationwide initiatives rather than regional projects, signaling a coordinated national strategy rather than localized development priorities.
OPPORTUNITY PICKS
Overview: LondonEnergy has issued a tender for the treatment and disposal of mixed municipal waste (MSW) split into five lots, with a total contract value of £8 million.
💡 Winning Strategies: Focus on operational resilience in your bid
Your strongest differentiator will be demonstrating robust operational resilience—especially for Lot 5's ad-hoc requirements. While competitors will focus primarily on price (70% weighting), winning bids typically excel in the quality component (30%) by proving reliable handling of unplanned maintenance activities and guaranteeing service during peak periods. Include specific contingency plans, backup facilities, and your track record of adapting to variable waste volumes without service interruption. LondonEnergy is clearly prioritizing dependability alongside cost, as evidenced by their urgency designation and emphasis on guaranteed tonnage fulfillment.
NEWS
The UK’s charting a course to net-zero shipping by 2050! Polluting vessels will clean up first, while ports gear up with chargepoints for electric and hydrogen-powered ships. Big polluters will pay more under new emissions rules, but green tech investments are booming. With £206M already fueling innovation, the tide is turning, will your fleet ride the wave?
The SIA gathered top security leaders to combat labour exploitation. Operation EMPOWER is driving change, tackling non-compliance, and strengthening oversight. Key topics: subcontracting risks, buyer education, and a new approval scheme. Industry leaders have committed to taking action to address these critical issues.
Thanks to UK Export Finance (UKEF), British firm Dints secured a £12.5M contract for Angolan infrastructure and renewable energy. The deal promotes UK exports and supports jobs across the supply chain. The partnership is part of the Plan for Change, delivering sustainable projects in Angola while driving growth in the UK economy.
TECHNOLOGY
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TIP OF THE DAY
Review Contracts Regularly
Contracts aren’t static documents—they need periodic review to adapt to changing circumstances or requirements. Schedule regular reviews to ensure alignment with evolving goals or regulations.
For example, Conduct quarterly contract assessments to identify areas needing updates or renegotiation.
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