Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The national procurement sector serves as a critical lever for economic value, supply chain resilience and strategic resource allocation, shaping how organisations secure goods and services whilst supporting broader policy objectives. Across excellence recognition, supplier commitment and major capital deployment, the profession demonstrates increasing sophistication in balancing competing priorities and delivering measurable impact. On the heels of 2025’s standout performers, dual recognition underscores the multifaceted nature of procurement excellence. 'Compass Group Ireland wins dual awards at National Procurement Awards 2025' highlights how leading organisations are excelling across multiple dimensions of procurement practice, setting standards that elevate professional expectations. Furthermore, sustained supplier relationships signal commitment to domestic economic development. 'Lidl Ireland surpasses €2b in annual Irish supplier procurement' demonstrates how major retailers are embedding local sourcing into core strategy, creating economic multiplier effects whilst strengthening supply chain proximity and responsiveness. Lastly, major infrastructure investment reflects procurement's role in enabling technological advancement. 'Eutelsat secures €1b financing for OneWeb satellite procurement' illustrates how strategic capital deployment underpins ambitious infrastructure programmes that require sophisticated procurement frameworks and long-term financial structuring. These developments reveal procurement as a strategic discipline driving tangible outcomes. Explore each article to understand how these initiatives are shaping procurement's evolving role.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Awarded for innovation and collaboration in 2025, Compass Group Ireland won dual awards at the National Procurement Awards, setting new benchmarks in digital procurement and sustainable food sourcing as the sector looks to 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Eutelsat, the France-based satellite operator, has secured €1 billion in financing for OneWeb satellite procurement and network expansion. The funding will support manufacturing and launch of additional low Earth orbit satellites across the combined fleet.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Didero, a US-based procurement automation platform for manufacturing, has secured $30 million (€27.6 million) in Series A funding. The San Francisco company's platform automates sourcing and supplier management for manufacturers across North America and Europe.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Louth County Council has allocated €100,000 for an LGBTQ+ inclusion project through its 2026 budget. The project will deliver training, community engagement and policy development to support LGBTQ+ inclusion across council services.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Lidl Ireland has exceeded €2 billion in annual spending with Irish suppliers and achieved €404 million in Irish agri-food exports. The retailer sources from over 270 Irish producers across fresh produce, dairy, meat and bakery categories.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's Department of Health has approved the procurement phase for a national Electronic Health Records system following a €1 billion investment commitment. The system will digitise patient records across public healthcare services to improve care quality and operational efficiency.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Public procurement has evolved from administrative necessity to strategic enabler of policy objectives, service delivery and economic development across diverse sectors. This transformation reflects growing recognition that procurement decisions shape outcomes far beyond simple value-for-money calculations. Following the lead of last year’s innovators, the achievement in 'Office of Government Procurement & Irish Coast Guard win Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at National Procurement Awards 2025' exemplifies how cross-departmental collaboration delivers superior outcomes. Such recognition establishes strong momentum as nominations open for this year's awards cycle. Furthermore, 'Uisce Éireann launches €7b procurement for water infrastructure projects' demonstrates procurement's role in enabling essential infrastructure investment at unprecedented scale. This tender represents both immediate economic stimulus and long-term commitment to sustainable water services. Lastly, 'White Oaks launches specialist care home catering procurement service' illustrates how targeted procurement solutions address sector-specific requirements with enhanced expertise. Such specialisation reflects market maturation and recognition that complex environments demand tailored sourcing approaches. These developments collectively reveal procurement professionalising, scaling and specialising to meet diverse challenges. Explore each article to understand how strategic sourcing delivers value across sectors.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Honoured for its frontline impact in 2025, the Office of Government Procurement and the Irish Coast Guard secured the Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards, setting a benchmark for sector partnership as the 2026 awards approach.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Osage LLC, a US-based commercial entity of the Osage Nation, has expanded procurement access for Native-owned businesses through its official website. The Oklahoma initiative aims to strengthen Native entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency across Osage territories.