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Bilingual Technology toolkit for good user experience
We want to double the daily use of Welsh by 2050. That’s a big ambition, […]
“The reforms will drive behavioural and cultural change across the whole organisation”
A new blog from Carl Thomas, WG Procurement Reform Stakeholder & Policy Lead, that puts […]
An update on the Cyd journey
James Taylor, Delivery Manager behind Cyd, rounds up where we are and most importantly where we’re going, as we continue to work at delivering a procurement centre of excellence for Wales.
Adding value through de-duplication
In August 2023 WLGA took an innovative and radical step, stripping out the procurement content from the new-look WLGA website.
How do you tackle the burning pyre when the pool runs dry?
Helen Rees, Head of Procurement and Contracting with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, spoke about what was initially a hopeless journey to bolster her struggling team with an additional procurement officer.
The new Cyd site is live | Tell us what you think
Following an initial test period with the Cyd community, we’re ready for the Beta launch of the development website to support Wales’ procurement and commercial professionals
Continuing Cyd. What’s next?
An Alpha report has now been completed, the executive summary published and we now have agreement to extend the project to the end of March to continue delivery.
Blog by David Nicholson.
Building a Sustainable Future: Newport City Council’s Journey to Decarbonising Procurement
The need for public sector organisations to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 grows more urgent with each passing day. Public sector organisations have a responsibility to lead by example.
Guest blog by Theo Bishop, Newport City Council.
Why is procurement important if we want better public services in Wales?
We’ve been talking to Liz Lucas, Head of Customer and Digital Services at Caerphilly County Council about the role of procurement in supporting public service delivery.
Interview with Liz Lucas