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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.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Government of Ireland has acquired a Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft to enhance strategic reach and operational flexibility. Altea supported the procurement process, advising on requirements, tendering, and contract execution to ensure timely delivery.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

National procurement is evolving into a more strategic discipline, shaped by digital capability, policy direction and the demand for long-term value creation. This edition reflects how procurement leaders are balancing efficiency with responsibility while strengthening confidence across supply chains. Noted for exceptional creativity in 2025, ‘BioMarin wins Best Procurement Transformation Award at National Procurement Awards 2025’ highlighted how structured transformation can elevate procurement from a functional role to a strategic driver. That achievement sets expectations as focus moves towards the 2026 awards, where innovation, governance and measurable impact will remain defining benchmarks. Alongside this, ‘EU tourism strategy shapes future procurement priorities in Ireland’ underscores the growing influence of policy alignment on sourcing decisions. Procurement is increasingly positioned as a mechanism for delivering wider economic and social objectives. Meanwhile, ‘IKEA expands sourcing and digital procurement across India’ reflects how scale and digital integration are reshaping global procurement models. Investment in technology is reinforcing transparency, resilience and speed. Together, these stories frame procurement as a strategic lever for sustainable growth. They invite readers to explore how transformation, policy and global reach are shaping the future of national procurement leadership.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Lauded for setting new benchmarks in 2025, BioMarin won the Best Procurement Transformation Award at the National Procurement Awards for its enterprise-wide category management initiative, setting a trail in strategy and operational excellence as the 2026 awards approach.

Author: Bloomberg

China fulfils a major soybean purchasing commitment to the United States. The development highlights state-led buying, food security strategy and trade-linked procurement risk management.