Cabinet Office has (finally) launched its new #socialvalue model and the new mandatory elements will go live on 1 Jan 2021. But what does this all mean for businesses and public? What do you need to do to prepare? CBI is here to help /1 gov.uk/government/new…

Useful guidance for any SMEs interested in or currently bidding for public contracts. gov.uk/guidance/small…

New CBI CBI Infrastructure report lays out the case for a more long-term and strategic approach to transport investment. Critical if the UK is to meet its climate ambitions and 'level-up' Read more here cbi.org.uk/articles/conne…

In our latest report with KPMG UK 'Connecting Communities' we recommend that the National Infrastructure Commission should work with local authorities to conduct a strategic review into the level of investment needed to truly ‘level-up’ UK commuter networks.

Fantastic news from @tradegovuk that UK biz will continue to be able to access critical public sector markets gov.uk/government/new…

New report helps highlight the lessons for public-private partnerships that we need to learn from COVID, as well as the vital role businesses have played in supporting the public sector and citizens across the UK

PPN 07/20 published yesterday raises prompt payment standards for suppliers bidding for Government contracts. Full details available here gov.uk/government/pub…

Welcome recognition from Mayor of GM Andy Burnham on the value regional airports ✈️🇬🇧 “The regional economy needs aviation, airports to come back strongly... still a sector which is really struggling, failure to support it might in turn delay regional recovery”

Good to hear PM's commitment at CBI annual conference to investing in UK infrastructure and the vital role this will play in achieving our goals to 'level-up' and build back better #cbi2020

Are you a CBI member? Does your business supply to central govt? If so, join us for a CBI/Cabinet Office webinar next week to learn more about what you need to do to prepare for the new Social Value framework, going live in Jan 2021. Discover more here: cbi.org.uk/my-cbi/get-inv…

Vital that the momentum seen in improving public procurement practices keeps going and this Construction Playbook brings best practice, clear guidance, and forward-looking vision to a vital sector of the UK economy.

Green paper on procurement rules reform announced today by Cabinet Office. Wide reaching proposals will shape the landscape of public procurement for years to come. A thread of some more interesting bits and the impact on businesses /1 gov.uk/government/new…

Whatever your type of business, if you supply to the public sector, the "Transforming public procurement" consultation launched today will have an impact on how you contract with public bodies in the future. Learn more about proposed changes here: gov.uk/government/new…

The launch of the Construction Playbook can mark a new era for construction contracting and was warmly welcomed by CBI and wider industry. Read more about what it proposes and what it means for your business here: cbi.org.uk/articles/new-p…

This afternoon the CBI, in partnership with Browne Jacobson, is delighted to host Lord Agnew to a roundtable event to discuss #socialvalue in public procurement For suppliers, public bodies, and communities, social value is a vital tool for levelling up the UK.

A huge thank you to the panelists for today's informative and insightful Social Value Policy Briefing 👏 Claire Dove Louise and Peter Ware from Browne Jacobson who kindly partnered for the session!

The future of commuting can be zero emissions, our new Greener Miles report with KPMG UK sets out businesses vision for delivering this. To find out how click here 👇 cbi.org.uk/articles/green…

Yesterday CBI and Turner & Townsend brought together industry and government leaders to discuss our year-long partnership and report, Programmes with purpose, on how we can make government's major projects greener, fairer, and more successful. linkedin.com/posts/turner-%…

📰"Preparing to Launch"📰is the CBI's latest briefing paper on commercial pipelines. Based on international examples, it shows how small changes can deliver significant benefits and support the UK’s economic growth going forward Read the paper here: cbi.org.uk/articles/how-i…