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Free national trial connects business with buyers
Source: BIP, 12 August 2008

More than 19,700 businesses have taken advantage of a free three month trial linking firms with thousands of public sector contract opportunities.

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McClelland endorses GO Award
Source: BIP, 12 August 2008

John McClelland, author of the Review of Public Procurement in Scotland, has endorsed one of the categories in the 2008 Government Opportunities (GO) magazine Awards Scotland.

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BiP Celebrates Growth.
Source: BIP, 12 August 2008

More and more customers are enjoying the benefits as BiP Solutions continues to extend, update and improve its wide-ranging portfolio of procurement products.

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Rewarding Excellence.
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

The Government Opportunities (GO) magazine, published by BiP Solutions, is marking the achievements of those in the Scottish procurement sector with its first ever GO Awards Scotland 2008..

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BiP keeps customers up to date on CPV code changes.
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

IN SEPTEMBER, both buyers and suppliers will be asked to use a new set of Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes as the European Commission updates the current system in line with European Union legislation.

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Signing up for success
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

BiP SOLUTIONS is celebrating after another group of key public sector clients signed up to receive the Delta bundle package – streamlining procurement through BiP’s complete Delta e-tendering service.

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More buyers select accreditation
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

THE HEALTHCARE Commission and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) have become the latest public sector buyers seeking to improve their procurement by signing up to BiP Solutions’ Select Accredit service.

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Promoting collaboration
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

BUYERS AND suppliers are being offered the chance to attend two major procurement events at a single location – drawing together key decision makers and other professionals from the sector to discuss the latest issues affecting the marketplace and learn more about upcoming developments.

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Competing for a better supply chain
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

COMPETEFOR.COM, for which BiP Solutions is the service provider, is the chosen website of the London 2012 Olympic Games and has been designed for the publication of Games-related contract opportunities from both public
and private sector organisations.

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EU infringements GO online
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

USERS OF Government Opportunities (GO) magazine’s website, www.govopps.co.uk, are being offered an even more comprehensive service thanks
to a new section giving information on the latest EU Public Procurement
Infringements.

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Procuring for health
Source: NPS, 8 August 2008

BiP SOLUTIONS is currently working with NHS National Services Scotland to bring the first GO Conferences Procuring for Health event.

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Scotland gets GOing....
Source: BiP, 19 June 2008

The Government Opportunities (GO) Awards Scotland aim to recognise excellence within procurement, and the benefits to the wider business and social community that smart, effective and sustainable purchasing can deliver.

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BiP celebrates certification
Source: BiP, 19 June 2008

BiP Solutions has proven that it can deliver a secure and reliable service to its clients across the public sector and maintain high standards across its broad range of key products and services by achieving the information security standard ISO27001.

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BiP announces inaugural Scottish procurement Awards
Source: BiP, 16 June 2008

Government Opportunities (GO) magazine, published by BiP Solutions, has announced the launch of the GO Awards Scotland.

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Procurex: growing business through collaboration
Source: BiP, 12 June 2008

BiP Solutions is offering procurement professionals from both the private and public sectors the chance to attend a key exhibition and hear decision-makers discussing the latest developments in procurement for free.

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Excellence in Public Procurement
Source: BiP, 9 June 2008

Speaking at National Public Procurement Practitioners Day (N3PD) 2008 and the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards in London on 5 June, Minister for the Third Sector Phil Hope reiterated the vital importance of collaborative working between government and the third sector.

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Recognising Excellence
Source: BiP, 6 June 2008

National Public Procurement Practitioners Day (N3PD) 2008, organised by BiP Solutions, has continued its record of success in bringing together high-profile figures to discuss key issues, and celebrate the achievement of some of the sector’s finest in the 2008 Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards.

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Supporting Sustainability
Source: BiP, 5 June 2008

GO Conferences has delivered yet another successful conference with the Scottish Sustainable Procurement Conference and Exhibition 2008 which took place 4 June at the Caledonian Hilton Hotel, Edinburgh.

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BiP in the Gulf
Source: BiP, 25 April 2008

BiP Commercial Director Scott Smith and Commercial Executive Gerry Thorogood visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in April to meet with Government Officials in Riyadh. 

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Competing for Olympic Opportunities
Source: BiP, 24 April 2008

CompeteFor, the online portal which connects businesses with opportunities arising from the London 2012 Olympic Games, has been recognised at the Government Computing Award for Innovation.

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Over 3000 suppliers sign up to Vault
Source: BiP, 21 April 2008

A record number of suppliers are signing up to use Vault, BiP Solution’s secure document and e-auction exchange service – with a total of 3109 organisations benefitting from the system.

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BiP in the Balkans
Source: BiP, 4 April 2008

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded BiP Solutions the first stage of major consultancy review of the Macedonian Public Procurement Bureau (PPB). 

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BiP triumphs at Lanarkshire Business Awards
Source: BiP, 3 March 2008

BiP Solutions’ successful start to 2008 was further boosted by winning a prestigious accolade at the Lanarkshire Business Awards, held on 29 February.

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BiP supports worthy cause
Source: BiP, 3 March 2008

BIP SOLUTIONS teamed up with the Scottish Government to donate a cheque to the Scottish Society for Autism's School at New Struan, Alloa, a charitable boarding school providing support to children with autism.

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BiP in Europe
Source: BiP, 18 February 2008

BIP SOLUTIONS has added to its reputation as an innovative force in the European public procurement market with its involvement in an exciting new project.

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BiP leads the way as published contract notices reach two million
Source: BiP, 12 February 2008

BiP Solutions has cemented its reputation as one of Europe’s leading providers of public sector contracts information by publishing its two millionth contract notice since January 1998

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Top UK business turn to BiP
Source: BiP, 11 February 2008

A THIRD of the UK’s top companies use products or services created by BiP Solutions to deliver their procurement requirements.

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Government Opportunities magazine receives top accolade
Source: BiP, 26 November 2007

Government Opportunities (GO) magazine – the essential guide to public procurement in the UK – has triumphed at the Business Services Association (BSA)’s Annual Media Awards.

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BiP Solutions recognised as major player in business information sector
Source: BiP, 14 November 2007

A Scottish company with a reputation for excellence and innovation has been recognised as a major contributor to the UK business information services sector.

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BiP and NQ Consulting create new alliance to support the Sustainability Agenda

Source: BiP, 7 November 2007

BiP Solutions Ltd and NQ Consulting Ltd are pleased to announce a new strategic alliance between the companies in order to deliver Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and supplier accreditation services as a joined-up service to practically address the sustainability agenda within the supply base.

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BiP Solutions and Spikes Cavell create new partnership

Source: BiP, 5 November 2007

BiP Solutions Ltd and Spikes Cavell & Co are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership between the companies in order to deliver a range of new and joined-up services to both buyers and suppliers in the public sector procurement community.

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BiP Solutions shortlisted for Glasgow Business Awards

Source: BiP, 3 October 2007

Leading public procurement solutions provider BiP Solutions has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Performing Business category in the Glasgow Business Awards.

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BiP Solutions wins top accolade at Scottish business awards

Source: BiP, 14 September 2007

A Glasgow-based company with a reputation for excellence and innovation has been recognised as Small to Medium-Sized Business of the Year at this year’s prestigious National Business Awards for Scotland.

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Norman Rose joins BiP Solutions

Source: BiP, 6 September 2007

BiP Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Norman Rose as a Non-Executive Director of the company.

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A happy birthday for Supply2.gov.uk

Source: BiP, 27 June 2007

50,000 suppliers register in the first year of national lower-value contract portal.

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Excellence in Public Procurement

Source: BiP, 6 June 2007

Sir Michael Lyons, one of the most influential and respected figures in government procurement, has reiterated the vital importance of collaborative working among central and local government.

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MoD– Lowering The Barriers For Smes
Source: BiP, 31 May 2007

With an annual procurement spend of £18 billion, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is not just UK industry’s single biggest customer, but also one of its most influential and important buyers.

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GHA Signs Two Year Deal For Delta
Source: BiP, 31 May 2007

The Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) has signed a two-year deal for the complete
Delta e-tendering suite, from BiP Solutions.

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GO Gets A New Look
Source: BiP, 31 May 2007

Government Opportunities (GO) magazine, the UK’s most authoritative guide to public procurement, has undergone a redesign in order to make it an even better read, and to include yet more essential information on what’s happening in the sector.

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Exporting Excellence
Source: BiP, 31 May 2007

BiP Solutions has been at the forefront of developments in public sector procurement since it was established in 1984. The company has supported hundreds of public sector awarding authorities and thousands of buyers and suppliers across the UK with its e-tendering solutions, contract information services, training events, consultancy services and more.

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Supply2.Gov.Uk – A Year Of Success
Source: BiP, 31 May 2007

27 June 2007 sees the first anniversary of the launch of the Supply2.gov.uk lower-value contracts portal, and what a first year it’s been.

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GO Goes Online
Source: BiP, 31 May 2007

The Government Opportunities (GO) website at www.govopps.co.uk is being relaunched.

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The best must get better, procurement professionals are challenged
Source: BiP, 30 May 2007

One of the UK’s most senior civil servants has challenged professionals working in procurement to raise their game in order to meet tough new government efficiency targets.

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Excellence in Public Procurement – shortlist announced
Source: BiP, 8 May 2007

The shortlist for the eagerly anticipated national Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards, celebrating the achievements of the UK’s most talented procurement professionals, has been announced.

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BiP – delivering in the UAE
Source: BiP, 4 April 2007

At the recent IDEX 2007 conference in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces announced the imminent launch of their new e-tendering portal. BiP Solutions, along with local partner ITQAN Solutions, is delivering the portal to UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters.

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COI signs up to BiP
Source: BiP, 4 April 2007

The Central Office of Information (COI) has become the latest government department to enjoy the benefits of BiP Solutions’ procurement expertise by signing up for an aXcess buyer profile and the BiP Select service.

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Procurement professionals support Glasgow hospice
Source: BiP, 4 April 2007

The Scottish Executive and a Glasgow business have raised thousands of pounds for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, a charity providing support to terminally ill patients.

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SOPO Scotland a success
Source: BiP, 4 April 2007

The first Scottish conference of the Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO) was held in March, and the response from all involved has been extremely positive.

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Contrax hits the spot - again
Source: BiP, 4 April 2007

BiP Solutions has long been the leader in providing the most comprehensive coverage of UK public sector contract opportunities, and the latest independent research on BiP’s Contrax Weekly publication underlines this still further.

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BiP’s e-auctions save £1000s
Source: BiP, 4 April 2007

The Student Loans Company recently used BiP Solutions’ Vault reverse e-auction tool as part of its tendering exercise for the provision of consumer debt collection and tracing services.

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BiP Solutions to provide new Procurement Agency for Essex portal
Source: BiP, 27 March 2007

BiP Solutions has been selected by the Procurement Agency for Essex (PAE) as the provider of its new web portal. After completing a competitive tender exercise BiP has been awarded a three year contract which will see the existing PAE website and related content incorporated into a new web portal, which features a range of services for both buyers and suppliers.

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Celebrating Excellence in Public Procurement
Source: BiP, 1 March 2007

Dr Vincent Cable MP, Shadow Chancellor and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for National Public Procurement Practitioners Day (N3PD) 2007.

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Celebrating Excellence in Public Procurement
Source: BiP, 1 March 2007

Dr Neil Bentley, Director of Public Services at the Confederation for British Industry (CBI), has been confirmed as keynote speaker for National Public Procurement Practitioners Day (N3PD) 2007.

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A Scottish First For Procurement Professionals
Source: BiP, 1 March2007

Procurement is at the heart of service delivery in the Scottish public sector. Now, for the first time, Scottish procurement professionals will gather to discuss how excellence in this critical area can be driven forward.

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UAE Armed Forces GHQ to launch e-tendering portal
Source: BiP, 23 February 2007

The UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters (GHQ) will soon launch its new electronic tendering portal, enhancing the efficiency, speed and transparency of its procurement process and bringing the system on par with international standards.

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PASSport to success
Source: BiP, 21 February 2007

BiP Solutions’ Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS) consultants will be on the road throughout 2007, delivering valuable training and guidance on a range of procurement issues.

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VisitBritain benefit from Vault
Source: BiP, 21 February 2007

Managing tender documentation can be problematic, with issues of security and compliance with EU procurement legislation just two concerns to be considered.

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BiP – Best of British for XML
Source: BiP, 20 February 2007

BiP Solutions has maintained its position as one of the largest e-senders of contract notices to the European Union, according to the latest figures released by the Official Publications Office of the European Union (OPOCE).

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Project proving popular
Source: BiP, 20 February 2007

BiP Solutions’ Project service is well established as the smartest way to create, manage and transmit contract notices to the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), but high demand for the service shows that many buyers can still benefit from the features it offers.

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CBC aims to ‘share the load’ at annual conference
Source: BiP, 19 February 2007

A constant drive towards added value is at the heart of all councils’ attempts to implement better procurement practices – especially when it comes to making savings.

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Celebrating Excellence in Public Procurement
Source: BiP, 1 February 2007

Sir Michael Lyons, one of the most influential and respected figures in government procurement, has been confirmed as keynote speaker for National Public Procurement Practitioners Day (N3PD) 2007.

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Former Vice President urges businesses to help save planet
Source: BiP, 18 January 2007

Former US Vice President Al Gore has urged Scottish business leaders to act now to help stop climate change.

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Business lobby group endorses Supply2.gov.uk
Source: BiP, 18 January 2007

Leading business organisation, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), has stated that local authorities should be mandated to use the Government-owned lower-value contracts portal Supply2.gov.uk in order to aid better buying.

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