Introduction to public sector procurement

Procurement is an important element of technology adoption and digital transformation. For techUK’s Procurement Week 2026, we will explore several themes related to both public and private sector procurement, including sustainable procurement, social value and the impact of AI on procurement.

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Public sector procurement shapes how government buys everything from digital services to critical infrastructure, but for many suppliers, the system can feel opaque, slow, and difficult to navigate. techUK are pleased to host Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for a webinar on 11 March at 10:30am explaining the basics of public sector procurement.

This session aims to demystify how public procurement works, explore the principles that sit behind it, and showcase how to sell successfully to the public sector. We will cut through the complexity of the legislative and policy landscape, focusing on what buyers are trying to achieve and how suppliers can position themselves effectively.

The session will cover:

• The role of CCS;

• The differences between various routes to market, including frameworks, dynamic markets, and catalogues, and

• How suppliers can increase their chances of success -- from market intelligence and pipeline-building to preparing strong bids and working productively with contracting authorities.

Attendees will leave with a clearer sense of how to engage with public sector buyers, where the real opportunities lie, and how to avoid common pitfalls when bidding. This session is a great introduction for those new to public sector procurement and a nice refresher for those with more experience.