Good procurement systems and data analytics are the cornerstones of modern procurement. Procurement systems enable efficiency and control over the purchasing process, while good data provides valuable business intelligence and actionable insights.
In the last year, the DGS team continued to develop its procurement data analytics function and migrate further SPCs to the Digital Marketplace.
Procurement spend data and analytics function
In 2024-25, the DGS team continued to improve its suite of analytical dashboards. Key improvements were made to make the dashboards more consistent and easier to use, helping category managers analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
New dashboards were also established to give departments a detailed breakdown of their spend under the Professional Advisory Services SPC. These dashboards allow departments to identify patterns and trends to facilitate data-driven decisions.
Digital Marketplace and Supplier Hub
The Digital Marketplace and Supplier Hub provide a central platform for government to buy from SPCs and for suppliers to register their details. In 2024-25, DGS continued the roll-out of the Digital Marketplace and Supplier Hub, adding two further SPCs onto the Digital Marketplace, bringing the total to 11 SPCs and registers.
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