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Michael O'Callaghan Brings Global Supply Chain Certification Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Michael O'Callaghan, Director at IPICS The Supply Chain Management Institute and an APICS Master Instructor, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing deep expertise in supply chain certification, training, and professional development. An internationally recognised supply chain educator and Subject Matter Expert for the APICS CPIM programme, Michael brings a unique combination of certification authority and applied learning expertise to the evaluation of procurement and supply chain excellence in Ireland.
Beyond Lowest Price: How Procurement Reform Can Unlock More SME Opportunity
Ireland’s new National Public Procurement Strategy creates an opportunity to broaden SME participation, strengthen competition and deliver greater value. Clearer processes, proportionate requirements and strategic procurement can help more businesses contribute to public projects.
Compass Group investment strengthens food supply and procurement resilience
Compass Group’s new Derbyshire Cuisine Centre will strengthen food supply resilience, expand production capacity for public-sector customers and support sustainable procurement through regional sourcing, skills development and operational efficiency.
NI Water opens market engagement for £12.6bn infrastructure procurement framework
NI Water has opened market engagement for a proposed £12.6bn framework, creating long-term opportunities for suppliers while supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure investment across Northern Ireland.
Ireland’s NTA launches €1.5bn framework for major electric bus procurement
Ireland’s National Transport Authority has launched a €1.5bn bus procurement framework supporting fleet renewal, supplier competition and the long-term transition towards zero-emission public transport across Ireland.
UK procurement reform puts local jobs and skills at centre of major contracts
UK procurement reforms will increase the weighting for local jobs and skills on major Government contracts, strengthening social value considerations and potentially changing how suppliers compete for high-value public sector work.
Ireland’s new procurement strategy puts long-term value at the centre of public spending
Ireland’s first National Public Procurement Strategy signals a more strategic approach to public spending, placing greater emphasis on long-term value, sustainability, resilience, SME participation and the wider economic impact of Government contracts.
Cpl Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026
Cpl, a Dublin-headquartered talent solutions provider with over 35 years of experience across Ireland and the UK, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026, with the gala taking place on 22nd October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. Bringing expertise in specialist recruitment, managed services, and strategic talent advisory through its Future of Work Institute, Cpl's sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to building the capability that drives procurement excellence across Ireland.
Whole-Life Thinking: How Procurement Can Strengthen Ireland's Data Centre Future
Ireland's data centre debate offers an opportunity to apply whole-life procurement thinking. Looking beyond water and energy consumption can strengthen sustainable procurement, improve long-term value, and support more resilient digital infrastructure decisions.
Kane Group secures multi-million pound MEP contract for Edgbaston redevelopment
Northern Ireland contractor Kane Group has secured a multi-million pound MEP contract for the Edgbaston redevelopment, strengthening specialist construction procurement and supply-chain delivery across the UK while supporting a major sporting infrastructure project.
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