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Everhaze secures €450,000 investment ahead of UK launch of AI platform for PR procurement
Dublin-based Everhaze has raised €450,000 to support the launch of its AI platform, Lú, as public relations firms adapt to procurement-driven pricing models, workforce pressures and growing demand for automation.
UK defence investment plan highlights evolving role of public procurement in strategic capability delivery
The UK Government’s new defence investment plan outlines procurement reform, workforce development and international purchasing initiatives, while raising questions over future cooperation with EU procurement rules as defence spending and joint acquisition programmes continue to expand.
Northern Ireland launches £851 million procurement for next-generation education technology managed services
Northern Ireland’s Education Authority has launched a procurement worth up to £851 million to modernise technology services across schools, supporting long-term digital infrastructure, service transformation and future delivery for the education sector.
UNIFE calls on Ireland to back increased EU transport funding for future rail infrastructure projects
UNIFE has urged Ireland to support a larger Connecting Europe Facility budget, saying increased EU transport investment and procurement reforms would help accelerate rail infrastructure projects, modernise networks and strengthen the delivery of future public transport developments.
Niall O'Halloran Brings Procurement Leadership and Consulting Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Niall O'Halloran, Purchasing Manager at Rochestown Park Hotel and founder of Ventura Management Consulting, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing over two decades of procurement practice, academic contribution, and SME advisory experience. Combining operational leadership, academic contribution and SME consulting expertise, Niall brings a practical and people-focused perspective to recognising procurement excellence across organisations of all sizes in Ireland.
Designing for People: Why Ireland's Procurement Reform Must Follow the Design Brief
Ireland's Better by Design guidelines, launched on 18 June 2026, put human-centred public service design at the centre of procurement reform, but turning good design into better contracts requires more than a conference.
Cairn strengthens procurement leadership to support scaled housing delivery across Ireland
Cairn has appointed a new Director of Commercial and Procurement to strengthen cost planning, supply chain development and procurement capability as the company continues expanding residential delivery and operational capacity across Ireland.
Whitewater Group expands European delivery capacity with Spanish manufacturing investment
Whitewater Group has announced a €3 million investment in Spain to expand engineering and manufacturing capacity, supporting off-site delivery models and strengthening infrastructure supply capability for data centre and industrial projects across Europe.
Private equity’s growing role raises UK public procurement scrutiny
Analysis of UK public spending highlights increasing private equity involvement across public contracts, prompting renewed discussion around procurement oversight, supplier resilience, contract governance and long-term value delivery in essential public services.
Beaumont procurement review highlights governance expectations for public healthcare purchasing practices
Beaumont Hospital’s procurement review has renewed focus on governance, supplier transparency and procurement compliance, highlighting the importance of competitive processes and contract oversight in publicly funded healthcare purchasing decisions across Ireland.
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