The Leading Edge
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To become ‘commercial’, public procurement must confront its contradictions
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In this episode, we explore the uncomfortable truth behind the push for “more commercial” public procurement.
Governments want faster delivery, better value, and more innovative partnerships with suppliers.
As markets become more volatile, interconnected, and risk-laden, we examine why procurement systems built for compliance, control, and public perception struggle to operate in environments that demand adaptability, shared risk, and commercial judgment.
Meaningful reform will require rethinking how trust, accountability, and commercial capability actually work in the public sector.
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