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Government Procurement Service

The Government Procurement Service (GPS) is the professional group representing government procurement specialists. In response to the growing challenge to those in the GPS, it has been reformed to develop proactive support and a range of career options for those operating as procurement professionals and those working towards gaining professional status.

Better Measurement

Property Benchmarking study published online

What's New

Please visit this section to find out about What's New and What's happening in GPS.

Careers in Procurement

Procurement offers career opportunities in many areas, from contract management to policy development and implementation.

Learning and Development

Learning and development is critical in developing a co-ordinated and consistently well trained, well equipped and informed government procurement profession. GPS provides information on skills frameworks, professional qualifications and other L&D opportunities.

GPS Initiatives

GPS is leading a number of cross government initiatives to build skills and capability within the procurement profession and support the recruitment and retention of high calibre professionals.

Procurement Resources

The GPS team have a number of useful links to different Government departments and professional bodies.

About GPS

There is an increasing focus on efficient, value for money procurement in the public sector and greater recognition of the benefits of a well trained, professional procurement team.

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