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2025 is a reset. The Procurement Act is now live, NHS England is ending, and new policy shifts are pushing a system stuck in the past to finally move forward.

But, budgets are tighter. Expectations are higher. And every pound spent with suppliers has to deliver proven value for a government focused on efficiency.

To stay in the game, suppliers need to step up or risk falling behind.

Running this survey, we learned that while procurement now looks modern on paper, suppliers think it’s stuck in practice. Old habits, outdated systems, and admin overload are creating friction and holding suppliers back.

As for things suppliers can control, the best teams are moving early, using AI, building buyer influence, and investing where others won’t.