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Dec 2022
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UK University Procurement - Who's spendi...

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£236 million, anyone? With the majority of universities in the UK classed as public institutions, they are subject to open procurement procedures to ensure fair competition. This also means you can spy on what your competitors are thinking of spending cash on. We take a look at an investigation from The PIE and check out some awarded contracts.

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