Supplierforce CEO, Declan Kearney, was recently interviewed on the role of public procurement to foster increased collaboration and business with SME’s.

Winds of Change in Irish Public Sector Procurement?

Getting an early reference sale on the home market is a tremendous boost for any export-ambitious business. But Irish SMEs often conplain that conservatism makes public buyers favour company size over innovation, and it is easier for them to win in overseas markets.  Now that official Government policy is aimed at balancing the odds, Gerard O'Dwyer asks can smaller companies start to feel more optimistic?

Supplierforce CEO, Declan Kearney comments, "The public procurement process, although it must work within EU rules and legislation, is often over focused on the process as opposed to getting the best value for money.  We still have a long way to go before buyers in the public sector will truly approach a tender with a view to enabling SMEs or large corporations the same chance to win."

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