Green public procurement (GPP) – authorities considering environmental criteria when allocating contracts to private suppliers – is becoming increasingly popular as an environmental policy instrument. This study analysed data from Swedish cleaning service procurements, finding a ‘weak’ effect on supplier behaviour in this situation. The researchers say that, for GPP to be an effective policy instrument, it is important to consider suppliers’ decisions to participate in procurement and to screen them against mandatory green criteria.

Over the next few years business continuity solutions will continue to power the new redefined future of work itself.

The criminal minds too have evolved during this pandemic. While there has been a significant drop in number of heinous crimes in city, cybercrime cases have spiked since lockdown.

Machines can protect systems in a way humans just can’t and, for that reason, advanced automation is going to be the way forward as companies look to protect their estates in a battle-ridden landscape.

A proactive approach to biodiversity loss ??? where conservation of a species starts before it becomes endangered ??? could save millions of euros compared to the cost of recovering a population already in serious decline, according to new research.

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Promotion back to the National League was secured for West Herts Mens’ First XI after they comfortably won 5-2 at home to Saffron Walden.

The company will pursue opportunities in the current "compelling acquisition environment".

Above is an artist's impression of Texas LNG's planned liquefaction facilities at the Port of Brownsville. IMAGE SOURCE: Texas LNG Brownsville LLC.

Citroen's new Seetroen glasses promise to ease your motion sickness within 10 minutes.

Bees give us pollination and honey. Now new research suggests their hives may also help prevent hair loss.

Most women know the burning, itching signs of a yeast infection, but before reaching for an OTC medication, you might try these natural home remedies.

New research seems to demonstrate that iridium, a rare metal found in meteorites, can kill cancer cells.

Scientists are developing robots to serve as companions to the elderly.

An Armillaria gallica mushroom found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is growing fast, and the secret to its phenomenal growth might hold the cure to cancer.

When fingerprints fail, a map of your brainwaves could help keep your cyberworld safe.

After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't.

A growing number of businesses are moving to the cloud for everything from applications to data storage, but how secure is our data in the cloud?

The Boeing Black tackles cybersecurity with a range of spy-like features.

New research supports the hypothesis that parasites could have a role in preventing certain diseases.

A small clinical trial suggests that suramin can reverse some autism symptoms with one dose, based on the theory of cell danger response.

The Buddy Bench is designed to foster friendships and prevent the blues at playtime.

CRISPR gene editing is allowing scientists to make wild fruits like the ground cherry more agriculturally viable.

Artisanal ice cream maker offers frozen cocktail cure that contains bourbon, cayenne, lemon and honey.

Famous golfer and his wife establish $30 million center to bring all treatment options under one roof.

We've read about the harmful health effects of eating processed meats. But what about their fishy counterparts?

After years in decline, drive-ins are prospering amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Bleary-eyed travelers everywhere rejoice! There may be a solution for jet lag symptoms.

Here are eight of history's most feared diseases that have been cured thanks to modern science.

CLS claims the policy will help open up a new market to brokers.

Cabinet Office have issued a Procurement Policy Note today 23 March setting out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID19, outbreak. It states that contracting authorities must act now to ensure suppliers at risk are in a position to resume normal contract delivery once the outbreak is over.

If you're one of the millions of men and women who are balding, you're probably paying an incredible amount of attention to the many companies touting products that will end your problems.

Insomnia cures by relaxation have been popular since before man invented fire. We can trace them back, certainly in the case of China, for many thousands of years.

Switching your job? Retiring? Congratulations! A window of opportunity opens for you with the Rollover Individual Retirement Account or Rollover IRA.

Can there be one single cure for everyone or do acne cures exist only for the lucky few?

The overall success of any procurement department surely comes from its ability to increase the competitiveness of its organisation in the marketplace.

A complete and effective treatment for cervical spondylosis and neck pain with the help of YOGA

Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, shares tips for writing copy that converts.

The tenth annual fundraiser returned to Puerto Vallarta surpassing last year's results by $150,000

'Power of literacy education' brings change and hope on World Literacy Day

An ambitious female entrepreneur is looking to make her mark in the online gaming world. She has already managed to seal deals with top UK based bookmakers and is hungry for more.

The project includes public area renovations and completion is anticipated in Spring 2020.

Mezator combined technology solutions they had already implemented and the IoT approach, added a dedicated, intuitive app and created a #selfieready device.

Corcentric's Source-to-Pay team offers reflections and predictions in new whitepaper.

ennomotive, the leading open innovation platform for engineering challenges, just launched a competition for the effective pre-installation of a metallic mesh inside small mine tunnels.

A company specializing in cloud-based B2B deal management software has secured an additional $1.8 million funding from transatlantic bank Barclays to assist the future growth of the business.

Bridge Patient Portal introduces biometric authentication on mobile devices for fast, easy, and secure patient portal login

Agility CMS Announces New Packages Aimed at Supporting a Content-First Approach

Source One Director Jennifer Ulrich will discuss refining Procurement's identity at the SCOPE Procurement Summit.

Source One will sponsor the Procurious Big Ideas Summit and share insights in a thought leadership presentation.