September 17, 2025

TL;DR Post-Brexit procurement Greater Manchester retailers face new customs checks, tariffs, regulatory divergence, and supply chain disruption. Rising costs from duties, rules of origin, and paperwork, along with currency volatility and border delays, strain retail operations. Resilient supply chains require multisource supplier networks through risk mapping, compliance scoring, and geographic diversification. Digital procurement tools — […]

TL;DR The A9 Dualling procurement strategy is Scotland’s largest road upgrade, converting 80 miles of single carriageway to dual by 2035. Transport Scotland uses phased procurement and balanced risk allocation to attract bidders and ensure value for money. Competitive dialogue enables contractors to refine designs and pricing while aligning with project goals. Contracts embed whole-life