Birmingham City Council estimates it has saved £1.6M by using internet auctions to help decide the award of six procurement contracts.
The scheme invited approved suppliers to bid for contracts over the internet and deputy council leader Cllr Paul Tilsley said: ‘We are delighted with the outcome. They have led to significant savings without any adverse affect on the quality of service or supplies.’
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