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Author: Business Plus

Procure.ie has appointed Dessie Farrell to its Advisory Board to enhance its strategic and operational direction. The consultancy focuses on improving procurement efficiency in energy, telecoms, and utilities for Irish businesses.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Procurement has moved beyond cost control and compliance. It now stands at the centre of national strategy, shaping how industries grow, adapt, and invest in sustainability. This edition of Future Contracts examines how leadership and innovation are setting new standards for value creation. Gary Mander brings strategic expertise to the National Procurement Awards 2025, we see a renewed emphasis on professional excellence, recognising those advancing accountability and performance across the sector. Irish procurement consultancy Procure.ie appoints Dessie Farrell to Advisory Board illustrates the rising importance of strategic governance in helping businesses optimise procurement within energy, telecoms, and utilities. Meanwhile, DMRC launches procurement for 500 MU renewable energy demonstrates how large-scale initiatives are aligning procurement with environmental goals, supporting the shift to cleaner infrastructure. These developments point to a sector embracing transformation with purpose. Strategic insight, sustainability, and digital capability are now key benchmarks of effective procurement. As new frameworks take shape, the challenge is to sustain this progress, turning policy ambitions into measurable outcomes that strengthen economies and public trust.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

With over 15 years of experience across both the public and private sectors, Gary Mander, Senior Manager in Procurement Transformation at EY, brings a wealth of knowledge and credibility to this year’s National Procurement Awards judging panel.

Author: TGS | 4C

Eirgrid has awarded Turner & Townsend a £1.75bn national procurement contract to manage Ireland’s grid upgrade. The deal advances the National Development Plan and drives government investment in modern energy infrastructure.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

In a world where collaboration defines competitive advantage, associations and institutes are emerging as the architects of purposeful change. Their influence now extends beyond advocacy and professional standards, shaping how industries approach sustainability, innovation, and strategic growth. This edition examines how leadership across sectors is evolving to meet the demands of a more connected global economy. In Ireland’s sustainable ICT leadership, the Irish government’s move to embed sustainability into ICT procurement reflects how institutional frameworks can accelerate national climate objectives. It illustrates the expanding role of associations and public bodies in setting a blueprint for responsible progress. Across the Atlantic, U.S. Air Force innovation drive highlights how strategic partnerships between public institutions and industry drive technological advancement. It underscores the increasing value of collaboration in addressing complex operational and innovation challenges. These shifts point to an era of adaptive governance and shared purpose. The forthcoming National Procurement Awards 2025 will celebrate precisely this momentum, championing organisations that turn vision into tangible, sector-wide impact.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The National Procurement Awards spotlight a profession that has become central to corporate strategy. Once viewed as a support function, procurement now sits at the heart of boardroom discussions, shaping supply resilience, advancing sustainability and driving digital innovation.

Author: Procurement Magazine

Microsoft is investing over $7bn to build advanced AI data centres in Wisconsin, combining cutting-edge computing with sustainable procurement and local workforce development to redefine responsible technology growth and environmental stewardship.

Author: Govconwire

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $980 million multi-vendor contract to 34 defence companies, strengthening the sustainment and innovation capabilities of its global Automatic Test Systems operations through 2035.

Author: Electric Ireland

Electric Ireland secures a €60 million government contract to power national security and public service sites, reinforcing the state’s commitment to reliable, green energy across Ireland’s essential infrastructure.

Author: Keystone Procurement

Ireland’s new Circular 17/2025 establishes binding Green Public Procurement (GPP) rules across the public sector, shifting sustainability from aspiration to obligation and redefining how public funds drive climate and environmental impact.