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Public sector procurement is shifting gears! With new priorities like environmental impact, social value, and innovation taking center stage, the big question is:

Is your bidding strategy ready to meet these demands?

💡 Here’s what’s inside today’s newsletter:

• £1.2B in public spending—who’s winning and why?

• Cornwall’s £2.5B care home delivery project—your next big opportunity?

• How energy efficiency and tech modernization are reshaping contract awards

Find out what these trends mean for your next bid and how to stay ahead in today’s analysis. Let’s get started!

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DAILY SPEND WATCH

🔍 Breaking down today's £1.2B public sector spending spree - who got what?

💡 London & Southeast dominated awards, but North West is showing strong growth in tech contracts.

🔋 Energy efficiency projects surging - 15% of construction contracts include net-zero requirements.

🏥 Healthcare tech modernization is booming - particularly in patient data systems and digital care platforms.

💻 Cybersecurity spending is up significantly - especially in the local government sector.

OPPORTUNITY PICKS

🌟Accelerating Care Home Delivery in Cornwall 

Opportunity Snapshot 

• Title: Accelerating Care Home Delivery in Cornwall

• Contract Value: £2.5 billion

• Scope: Delivery of 3,725 residential and nursing care units by 2050.

• Timeline: Market engagement by March 2025; contract start in August 2025.

💡 One Strategy That Could Set You Apart

Highlight innovative solutions for care delivery, such as technology integration and sustainability in care homes, while referencing Cornwall's Market Position Statements and the 2023-2050 Strategy to align with the council’s long-term vision and demand projections. This approach will demonstrate your commitment to meeting both immediate needs and future goals, making your bid more compelling.

NEWS

💰 £740M for SEND Inclusion

More specialist places are coming to mainstream schools with a £740M investment, creating facilities tailored for pupils with special educational needs (SEND).

Expert Taskforce on Inclusion

Led by Professor Karen Guldberg, a new taskforce will focus on improving inclusion and support for neurodivergent children.

What’s Next?

Allocations in Spring. Stay updated on SEND reforms

👉 Learn more on GOV.UK

🚛 Boosting Trade in East Africa

A UK-funded cargo tracking system has slashed delivery times and costs across East Africa, cutting Mombasa-to-Kampala transit from 21 days to 4-5 days!

Innovation in Action

The RECTS system enhances safety, efficiency, and transparency, driving economic growth for Kenya and beyond.

Get Inspired

👉Learn more about this transformative solution.

🌱 £1 Billion Climate Tech Deal

A landmark UK-Qatar partnership is bringing £1 billion in climate tech investments, creating thousands of jobs and boosting the UK's clean energy leadership.

Powering the Future

From cutting-edge hubs to sustainable fuels, the partnership accelerates the clean energy transition and supports innovation.

Opportunities for Businesses

UK businesses: partner, access funding, and embrace clean energy trends to innovate and grow in this transformative market!

TECHNOLOGY

🤖 Coval: Real-world AI agent evaluation tool

📝 Pearl: AI-powered reflective journaling for busy minds

🎨 Plot: All-in-one social media content management platform

TIP OF THE DAY

📅 Looking to streamline your tender process?

1. Develop a Tender Calendar: Outline key dates and deadlines for each project—it helps keep everyone on track!

2. Use Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs): Filter out unsuitable bidders early; save time in the evaluation phase!

3. Encourage Early Submissions: Offer incentives for early bids—it can ease last-minute rushes!

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