The Office of Government Procurement commenced sourcing operations in 2014 and, together with four key sectors (Health, Local Government, Education and Defence), has taken responsibility for sourcing all goods and services on behalf of the public service. These operations are putting in place framework agreements and contracts so that public bodies can buy goods and services. In addition, the Office of Government Procurement has responsibility for procurement policy and procedures, sourcing systems and data analytics.

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The HSE provides all of Ireland's public health services in hospitals and communities across the country to approximately 5.5.million people and is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the State. It is accountable for effective and compliant procurement that delivers value for money with security of supply. Procurement activities take place within a regulated environment underpinned by complex EU and national legislation.

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The Business Services Organisation has been established to provide a broad range of regional business support functions and specialist professional services to the health and social care sector in Northern Ireland.

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InterTradeIreland is the all-island economic development agency. We connect and help businesses across the island to trade cross-border, collaborate, innovate and attract investment. Through our unique role we also identify opportunities for North-South collaboration that accelerate economic growth and help deliver shared policy priorities.

With 25 years’ experience of working alongside businesses of every size in every county on the island of Ireland, InterTradeIreland’s trade, innovation and entrepreneurship pathways help businesses to access funding, advice, experts, and networks across the island to maximise their exports, productivity and growth.

To lead the transformation of transport in Northern Ireland: we will create the advanced public transport services and integrated networks which connect people and communities, enhance the economy and improve health and the environment.

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The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is a leading provider of sourcing services for all Public Sector Bodies (PSBs) in the education sector. With a focus on categories such as Laboratory/Research Diagnostics, Services & Equipment, Agriculture and Veterinary Goods & Services, and Library Goods & Services, the EPS is committed to delivering sustainable, value for money, professional, and compliant procurement sourcing services that adhere to the policies and processes established by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). Through a whole life cycle cost approach, the EPS prioritises customer satisfaction and works closely with stakeholder groups to represent the unique needs of the education sector. The organisation plays an essential role in developing national frameworks and contracts, while also offering guidance on compliant performance aligned with national guidelines and EU Directives. The mission of the EPS is to support the Department of Education's central mission by representing education in the centralised procurement model, providing a sustainable and compliant procurement service to the public sector, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The EPS is dedicated to achieving excellence in sourcing, client and supplier engagement for all education-led categories across the public sector. Furthermore, the EPS is committed to implementing and promoting policies and procedures for national procurement across the education and training sector, enhancing procurement practices and delivering lasting value to its stakeholders.