Joining forces

Despite various pressures, purchasing consortia are proving their worth and becoming increasingly common in the public sector. Sam Tulip looks at their success and asks why they are yet to take off in the private sector


Consortia have been a fact of life in the public sector for many years, covering purchasing in higher education to NHS supplies. The obvious advantages of merging your spending power - such as economies of scale and increased leverage over suppliers - combined with increased experience and expertise have made consortia attractive propositions. There are many...

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