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MSC to host exclusive industry event showcasing sustainability and innovation in Shoreditch

The Maintenance Supply Company Ltd (MSC) members of Jangro, are a leading Solutions provider to the FM and Cleaning Industry, will be hosting a special industry event at Kachette, Shoreditch, bringing together customers, manufacturers and industry partners for a day ...

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Cost of construction tenders set to rise

Construction tender prices are set to climb by up to 5.0 per in 2026, threatening costs for key UK programmes and challenging project viability, according to new data from global professional services company Turner & Townsend. In its Winter 2025 ...

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New BSRIA guide helps building managers identify the best smart building tech

BSRIA has published an essential resource for professionals looking to install or renew smart building systems. The new guide ‘BG 91/2026 Procuring Smart Building Technology‘ covers the full procurement process, from defining needs to delivering benefits, ensuring the right people, process ...

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Bids invited for £85m Grounds Maintenance Framework

National procurement specialist, Fusion21, has announced the renewal of its national Grounds Maintenance Framework, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional or national coverage. Fusion 21 is seeking competent firms operating in the public sector, including SMEs, ...

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Harmony Fire secures place on £100m framework

Harmony Fire has been appointed to the £100 million NHC Procurement Active Fire Framework. The four-year public sector framework encompasses consultancy, supply and installation, servicing and fully managed services, and is available to a wide range of public sector organisations across ...

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Mixed construction outlook for 2026

Latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) reveals tender prices increased by an estimated average of 0.7 per cent between 3Q2025 and 4Q2025. The increase resulted in 2.5 per cent annual growth in the BCIS All-in Tender Price ...

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Rethinking procurement

Kate Ammirato, National Accounts Manager at Jangro, explains how rethinking procurement and investing in technology can help ensure sustainable outcomes With operational costs continuing to rise and ESG targets expanding, FMs are under pressure to deliver the same high standards ...

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Bids from small firms keep disappearing into a black hole, says FSB

Small firms are being shut out of billions in public contracts as bids disappear into a “black hole” of unanswered feedback and red tape, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). In a new report Signed, Sealed, Delivered: How public ...

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Executive Compass highlights which public sectors are poised for growth

The UK government’s latest Autumn Budget is set to reshape public sector procurement over the next two years. Bid writing consultancy Executive Compass is advising suppliers to adapt their bidding strategies now to align with emerging funding priorities for 2026 and beyond. ...

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Two-thirds of UK buyers now use AI to choose suppliers

New research by Magenta Associates, reveals AI has become a routine part of the B2B buying process, with approximately two-thirds (66 per cent) of UK purchasing decision-makers now using tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Perplexity to find and assess potential ...

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