3 August 2006

NEWS

7 NHS Pasa to lose major spend categories

8 Buyers criticize EC low-value contracts advice

9 Olympic Delivery Authority unveils buying policy

10 CIPS Supply Management Awards shortlist

11 PEOPLE & JOBS

Ian Taylor appointed DfES commercial director

12 YECHNOLOGY

13 FOCUS

The outsourcing of NHS Logistics and NHS Pasa

FEATURES

17 Cover story: Sustainability Helen Morrissey looks at the British government's plans for sustainable procurement and how the public sector is being urged to set an example

22 Corporate clothing Buying staff uniforms is an area where small changes can make a big difference. Emma Clarke speaks to the companies getting it right

24 Global sourcing Using suppliers in central and Eastern Europe can help make big savings. But Tom Woodham warms that you should do your homework first

26 Local government Andy Davies describes how London boroughs are managing relationships and contracts with the private sector

OPINION

14 Letters Purchasing's self-conscious streak, measuring savings correctly, the UIA energy code

15 Viewpoint As metal prices rise, buyers should vary their strategies to keep control, says Bianca Markram

18 Adviser Outsoucing procurement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

REGULARS

4 Editorial

29 Reviews Smarter Outsourcing, The Food Programme, Reinventing the CFO

31 Law David Gollancz assesses Lord Carter's proposed reforms to the procurement of legal aid in the UK

33 Students In the second of two articles, Alan Oxenbury looks at choosing the right supplier for the job

34 CIPS update Hoouse of Commons visit, managing change, branch news and events

38 CIPS diary

39 Appointments

48 Insight