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Good to Know – Master the UK Procurement Act and leverage AI to win bids in 2025.
Daily Spend Watch – £962.5M awarded and waste management takes the lead.
Opportunity Picks – £30M employment support contract in North East England.
News – £120M in grants to cut costs and boost adoption.
Tech & Tools – AI teammates, smart automation, and humanoid robots.

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DAILY SPEND WATCH

📊 Public Sector Spending Analysis: Contracts Finder Report February 24, 2025

Market Analysis

163 contracts awarded totaling £962.5M, with just 21 large contracts (13%) representing 98% of total value. The waste management sector dominated with a single £800M framework agreement. South East and Yorkshire regions secured the largest shares after nationwide contracts. Energy contracts (£60.3M) and transport equipment (£46.6M) followed waste management as the top sectors.

Long-term infrastructure investment is evident in waste management allocation. Energy contracts signal sustainability focus. SMEs should pursue subcontracting opportunities within these major frameworks as direct award prospects remain limited.

OPPORTUNITY PICKS

Connect to Work: Strategic Employment Support in North East England

Overview: A £17-30 million contract to deliver the "Connect to Work" program for North East Mayoral Combined Authority, supporting 13,500 residents with health conditions and complex barriers to employment using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.

💡 Winning Strategies: Integrated Health and Employment Model

Develop a truly integrated approach that bridges healthcare and employment systems through shared outcomes, data integration, and coordinated case management. This strategy goes beyond standard referral processes by embedding employment specialists within healthcare settings and creating shared success metrics that align with both health improvement and employment outcomes. The North East has particular health inequalities and employment challenges that could be addressed through this holistic approach, demonstrating both local understanding and innovative service design that directly supports the government's ambition for an 80% employment rate.

NEWS 

Time to Go Electric? Here’s Why It Makes Sense!

The UK just dropped £120M to make EVs cheaper. Grants up to £5K for vans, £4K for taxis, and £500 for motorbikes. Red tape? Cut. Charging? Easier than ever with 74K+ public points and £200M for more. EVs can save you £750 a year on fuel. Cheaper, cleaner, and wallet-friendly, what’s stopping you?

Government Unveils New Policies to Boost Farmers' Profits

Environment Secretary Steve Reed announces reforms to support farmers, including a five-year extension of the Seasonal Worker visa, £110M for agri-tech, and stronger protections in trade deals. New rules will favor British produce in government contracts, while biosecurity investments will protect livestock. Reed vows to make farming more profitable, ensuring long-term food security.

Government Expands Career Support for Veterans

The UK government is expanding Op ASCEND, a free career advice service for veterans and their families, offering support with CVs, job transitions, and retraining. The program aligns with the MOD’s resettlement scheme and partners with businesses to boost veteran employment. Backed by £2.1M in funding, the initiative strengthens the government's commitment to helping service members build meaningful careers beyond the military.

TECHNOLOGY

✨ Zapier Agents: AI teammates automating tasks across 7,000+ apps

📹 Trupeer: AI screen recorder transforms recordings into polished videos

🤖 Neo Gamma: Autonomous humanoid robots evolving alongside humans

TIP OF THE DAY

Leverage Data Analytics for Insights

Predictive Analytics: Utilize AI-driven analytics to forecast demand and assess supplier risks, enabling proactive management of supply chain disruptions.

Performance Analysis: Analyze historical performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement in supplier operations.

Market Intelligence: Integrate market intelligence tools to stay informed about industry trends that could impact supplier relationships.

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