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Michael Lynham Brings Global Supply Chain and Procurement Education Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Michael Lynham, Programme Director of the MSc in Supply Chain Management at Dublin Business School, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing a global career spanning Europe, the United States, India, and China across the medical, automotive, education, and hospitality sectors. With deep expertise in logistics, transport, operations, procurement, and supply chain strategy, and a passionate commitment to developing the next generation of supply chain leaders, Michael brings both academic rigour and extensive real-world procurement experience to the evaluation process.
Why Making Public Procurement More Innovation-Friendly Can Strengthen Ireland’s Scaling Businesses
Ireland’s scaling finance gap highlights an opportunity for public procurement to support innovative businesses, strengthen competition and create more routes to market for growing Irish SMEs.
UK Government climate clauses strengthen public procurement
UK Government climate clauses strengthen public procurement by giving contracting authorities practical tools to embed carbon reduction, supplier accountability and net zero considerations into major services contracts and supplier relationships.
DART+ West land acquisition advances major rail procurement programme
DART+ West’s formal land acquisition process for 206 affected landowners advances a major public transport programme and supports future procurement planning for rail infrastructure delivery.
St Catherine’s extension supports long-term delivery of Wicklow disability campus
St Catherine’s five-year planning extension gives the Kilcoole disability services campus more time to complete phased works, highlighting the importance of long-term procurement planning for major community infrastructure projects.
Sodexo appointment strengthens choice in public-sector FM procurement
Sodexo’s place on the UK Government Commercial Agency’s RM6378 framework expands supplier choice for public bodies while creating a structured route to procure facilities management and security services.
Kiely Group entry expands options for Irish road maintenance procurement
Kiely Group’s first Irish road maintenance contract in Galway expands contractor capacity, introduces new surface treatment expertise and gives local authorities greater choice for future road maintenance procurement programmes.
Brian Carter Brings Commercial Procurement and International Supply Chain Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Brian Carter, Head of Procurement at Whiteriver Group and a procurement professional with over 10 years of industry experience, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing hands-on expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and international supply chain development across Ireland and the UK. His commercially focused approach to procurement leadership, spanning quality control, logistics, regulatory compliance, and global supplier relationships, positions him as a well-rounded and practically grounded addition to the National Procurement Awards judging panel.
A Market Transformed: What Ireland's Furniture Growth Story Means for Procurement
Ireland's furniture market grew 68% between 2018 and 2025, with supply chains diversifying away from UK dependence. For procurement professionals, this shift creates a stronger, more resilient sourcing landscape worth understanding.
Chadwicks expansion strengthens specialist procurement options in Northern Ireland
Chadwicks Group’s Belfast expansion strengthens specialist procurement options for Northern Ireland’s construction sector, bringing building materials, kitchens and civil engineering products closer to local tradespeople.
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