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The Public Sector’s Next Chapter: Smarter Revenue, Smarter Investments
From North Sea renewables to smarter revenue retention, what’s shaping the future?
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Public sector bodies are negotiating smarter deals to reinvest spinout proceeds instead of sending them back to HM Treasury. The GOTT Spinouts Study shows UKRI STFC is already making it happen, creating a cycle of reinvestment. Time to rethink your strategy?
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Daily Spend Watch – £271M awarded; hospitality and construction lead today’s contracts.
Opportunity Picks – £9.5M Sunderland school project; win with strong stakeholder engagement.
News – UK’s North Sea energy shift, £55M for Scotland’s offshore wind, and packaging policy updates.
Tech & Tools – AI-powered spreadsheets, video resizing tools, and smart task alignment apps.
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DAILY SPEND WATCH
📊 Public Sector Spending Analysis: Contracts Finder Report March 05, 2025
Market Analysis
March 5th awards show significant concentration in hospitality/retail services (51%) and construction (17%), creating great opportunities for specialized suppliers in these domains. The Ministry of Defence dominates spending, while Yorkshire receives the highest regional investment. Despite only 2 contracts, hotel/retail services captured £203M in value, while 26 construction contracts totaled £68M. This stark contrast in value-per-contract ratios (£101.8M vs £2.6M) highlights the strategic importance of targeting high-value sectors rather than high-volume opportunities. Yorkshire's overwhelming dominance in today's awards (£238M) alongside major local authority investments suggests potential for broader regional growth and supply chain opportunities. Companies should strategically position for the next wave of related procurements.
OPPORTUNITY PICKS
Overview: The £9.5 million Thorney Close Primary School construction project in North East England involves building a new mixed single/two-story primary school with external works on the former Sunningdale School site, to be completed between April 2025 and July 2026 through an open procedure tender.
💡 Winning Strategies: Early Stakeholder Engagement Approach
Develop a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan that identifies key project influencers, including school administrators, local community representatives, and city council members. Schedule pre-bid meetings to understand unstated needs and concerns, then incorporate these insights into your proposal with specific solutions addressing their priorities. This approach demonstrates proactive project management and community sensitivity, qualities that often distinguish winning bids for public education projects where community impact extends beyond technical construction requirements.
NEWS
The UK is planning a major shift for the North Sea, expanding hydrogen, wind, and carbon capture while balancing oil and gas. With the Energy Profits Levy ending in 2030, a new fiscal regime is under review. This transition aims to secure jobs, investment, and sustainability. Have your say on the future of UK energy and share your views in the government consultation today!
The Port of Cromarty Firth is set to become the UK’s first facility capable of manufacturing floating offshore wind turbines at scale, thanks to £55.7M in government funding. This expansion will drive growth, create up to 1,000 skilled jobs, and strengthen the UK’s clean energy future.
PackUK is inviting industry experts to join three key advisory groups to provide insights on packaging sustainability, waste management best practices, and consumer behaviour change. Help shape policies and drive meaningful impact in the sector. Applications close 24 March 2025.
TECHNOLOGY
⚡ Lifestack: Calendar app aligning tasks with energy levels
🎬 OpusClip ReframeAnything: AI tool resizes videos to any aspect ratio
📊 Quadratic: AI-powered spreadsheet for natural language data analysis
TIP OF THE DAY
Best practices for using AI in supplier collaboration: Implement Incrementally
Start with Augmentation: Begin by using AI to augment existing processes, such as automating routine tasks or enhancing data analysis.
Gradually Automate: Once AI is integrated, more complex tasks will be gradually automated based on proven success.
Monitor Progress: Regularly assess AI's impact and adjust strategies as needed.
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