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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

White Oaks, the UK-based senior living division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has launched Catering Procurement Plus for care home food services. The platform combines digital tools, supplier networks and expert support to streamline catering operations.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

An Garda Síochána has issued a tender for €1 million worth of mountain bike protective equipment for its Mountain Bike Unit. The contract covers cycling gear for 1,023 officers currently assigned to mountain bike duties across Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has launched procurement for MetroLink's two major civils packages, valued at €7.9 billion combined. The contracts cover tunnelling works and underground stations for Ireland's first fully-automated metro system connecting Swords to Charlemont.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Uisce Éireann has launched pre-qualification questionnaires for the Greater Dublin Drainage and Water Supply Project, representing over €7 billion in combined investment. The projects will support housing delivery and economic growth across Ireland's Eastern and Midlands regions.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The national procurement industry underpins public value, translating policy ambition into operational capability through disciplined sourcing and long-term planning. Its influence is increasingly visible in how institutions balance efficiency, resilience, and strategic foresight. Riding the wave set by 2025’s victors, recognition of collaborative excellence highlighted the maturity of procurement leadership across complex organisations. ‘PTSB & Efficio win dual awards at National Procurement Awards 2025’ reflects how partnership-driven models are setting benchmarks as the sector looks ahead to the 2026 awards. Furthermore, strategic acquisition remains central to national capability and preparedness. ‘Ireland acquires Falcon 6x to strengthen strategic air capabilities’ illustrates how procurement decisions can reinforce sovereignty, flexibility, and long-term operational readiness. Lastly, digital innovation is reshaping how procurement delivers value at scale. ‘1Buy.AI secures funding to optimise electronics procurement globally’ points to the growing role of data-driven platforms in improving transparency, speed, and cost control across supply chains. Together, these stories show a sector focused on impact, intelligence, and strategic alignment. Explore each article to understand how procurement decisions today are shaping national capability tomorrow.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised for procurement leadership in 2025, PTSB & Efficio won dual awards at the National Procurement Awards, setting new benchmarks in innovation, efficiency, and ESG-driven strategy as the sector looks to 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The World Bank is offering $250 billion (€230 billion) in procurement opportunities to Nigerian firms, with 40,000 active projects globally. The initiative aims to expand private sector participation and create jobs across Africa and beyond.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

1Buy.AI has raised $3.9 million to scale its AI-first electronics procurement platform. The solution streamlines global supply chains, reduces costs by 5–10% and strengthens governance, positioning it for expansion across Europe, the US and Southeast Asia.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Government is advised to fast-track a €2.5 billion remediation scheme for 100,000 defective apartments. The plan focuses on fire safety and structural issues, while ensuring quality and cost-effective contractor management through public procurement oversight.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Longford County Council has opened the tender for the THRIVE Connolly Barracks Reimagined project, a €7 million redevelopment co-funded by the Government and EU. The project will create a cultural and community hub with sustainable features.