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UK National GO Awards 2025/26 Finalists

After reviewing hundreds of entries, our expert judges were truly impressed by the level of quality, dedication, and innovation on display across the public procurement sector. We look forward to revealing the winners at the UK National GO Awards on 18 June 2026.

Contract and Commercial Initiative of the Year Award ​

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Celebrating forward-thinking contract and commercial approaches, this award spotlights initiatives that unlock greater value from contracts at every stage. From proactive supplier engagement to innovative management strategies, it recognises those delivering stronger outcomes, improved performance, and reduced risk.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW)
  • HMRC
  • Home Office
  • Ministry of Justice – HM Prison and Probation Service
  • Ministry of Justice – Justice Digital
  • NHS England & NHS Blood and Transplant
  • Warmworks
  • West Midlands Combined Authority

Procurement Transformation Through Technology Award​

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Highlighting the role of technology in transforming public procurement, this award spotlights initiatives that harness digital, data, and AI to drive meaningful change. It recognises organisations and projects that are improving efficiency, enabling smarter decision-making, and delivering better outcomes through innovative and effective use of technology.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council
  • London Universities Purchasing Consortium
  • Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
  • NHS Supply Chain
  • North East London Procurement Partnership – Barts Health NHS Trust
  • North Yorkshire Council
  • Opia in partnership with the Ministry of Justice
  • Renfrewshire Council
  • Scottish Government & Supply25
  • STAR Procurement

Supplier of the Year Award ​

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Recognising the vital role suppliers play in public procurement, this award spotlights organisations that demonstrate true partnership and collaboration with buyers. It highlights those delivering outstanding public services through a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and strong outcomes, regardless of size or sector.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Alliance Leisure
  • Anglian Building Products
  • BaxterStorey in partnership with City of Glasgow College
  • BOF
  • Key Travel in partnership with Queen Mary University of London
  • London Borough of Waltham Forest & Get Set UK
  • MOGO
  • Pagabo
  • PeoplePlus
  • Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) by AMS

Supply Chain Diversity Award ​

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Focusing on the importance of inclusive procurement, this award spotlights contracting authorities that are building diverse and resilient supply chains. It recognises those creating meaningful opportunities for micro and small businesses, voluntary and community groups, and other organisations, while delivering wider benefits for stakeholders and end users of public services.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Bloom (NEPRO Three)
  • Change Grow Live
  • Keele University & Matrix Milestone
  • Ministry of Defence
  • National Highways
  • Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) by AMS
  • Transport for London
  • University of Greenwich

Best Net Zero Procurement Initiative Award ​

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Spotlighting the role of procurement in tackling climate and environmental challenges, this award recognises initiatives that are driving progress towards Net Zero. It highlights projects and approaches that use public spending to deliver long-term value while embedding sustainability and reducing environmental impact across public services.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Dumfries & Galloway Council
  • LiveWest
  • National Highways
  • NHS England – Net Zero and Sustainable Procurement Team
  • West Mercia Police
  • West Midlands Combined Authority for entry Assessors and Design Panel for Integrated Settlement Pilot
  • West Midlands Combined Authority for entry WMCA’s Local Net Zero Accelerator (LNZA) Programme – Capital Structure Advisors
  • University of Greenwich

Excellence in Social Value Award:

Local Government and Housing Organisations

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Focusing on the growing importance of social value in place-based procurement, this award spotlights local government and housing organisations that are delivering meaningful impact through their initiatives. It recognises those working closely with suppliers to create measurable outcomes, strengthen communities, and improve the lives of end users.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Carmarthenshire County Council
  • Dundee City Council & Robertson Construction Tayside
  • Durham County Council
  • L&Q
  • London Borough of Waltham Forest & Waltham Forest Service Store
  • NEPO
  • Royston Town Council
  • Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Southwark Council
  • Wirral Council

Excellence in Social Value Award:

All Other Organisations

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Recognising the role of social value in shaping effective procurement, this award spotlights organisations that are delivering innovative and impactful initiatives. It highlights those engaging suppliers to generate measurable outcomes, enhance communities, and create lasting benefits for end users.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Amazon Business
  • Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency
  • Highland BlindCraft
  • National Highways
  • NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
  • PeoplePlus
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • West Mercia Police
  • Woodvale Construction Company

Public Procurement Project of the Year AWARD:

Local Government and Healthcare Organisations

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Showcasing standout procurement in action, this award spotlights projects from local government and healthcare organisations that bring together best practice and innovation into a single, well-executed initiative. It recognises work that not only delivers strong outcomes but also advances public procurement practice and sets a clear example for others to follow.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
  • New Hospital Programme, NHS England
  • NHS England & NHS Blood and Transplant
  • NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Supplier Development Programme
  • NHS Supply Chain
  • Oxfordshire County Council
  • Scotland Excel
  • West Midlands Combined Authority & Transport for West Midlands

Public Procurement Project of the Year AWARD:

All Other Organisations​

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Highlighting excellence in delivery, this award spotlights procurement projects that combine innovation and best practice into a single, impactful initiative. It recognises organisations that are pushing boundaries, achieving meaningful results, and setting new standards for public procurement to follow.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • DASU North Wales
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency
  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
  • Education Authority Northern Ireland
  • London Universities Purchasing Consortium
  • Metropolitan Police Service
  • Notting Hill Genesis
  • St Helens College
  • Scottish Government & Supply25
  • Translink & Iarnród Éireann

Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award:

Local Government, Housing and Education Organisations

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Demonstrating the power of partnership, this award spotlights collaborative initiatives across local government, housing, and education that deliver shared value. It recognises organisations working together to improve efficiency, strengthen outcomes, and create lasting impact through effective procurement.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council
  • Tower Hamlets Council
  • Education Authority Northern Ireland
  • NEPO
  • Scotland Excel
  • The UK Leisure Framework
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • Wirral Council

Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award:

Healthcare Organisations

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Emphasising the importance of joined-up working in healthcare procurement, this award spotlights collaborative initiatives that drive better outcomes for patients and services. It recognises organisations that are leveraging partnerships to enhance efficiency, share expertise, and deliver greater value.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service
  • Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England & Cabinet Office
  • NHS England & NHS Blood and Transplant
  • NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) National Procurement (NP)
  • NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative
  • NHS Supply Chain (with NHS England, GS1 UK, Scan4Safety, NHS Trusts and IMS Vendors)
  • North East London Procurement Partnership
  • South London Cardiac Collaborative Procurement

Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award:

ALL OTHER ORGANISATIONS

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Bringing collaboration to the forefront, this award spotlights initiatives where organisations are working together to achieve more through procurement. It recognises those building effective partnerships that improve outcomes, increase efficiency, and deliver wider value.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Government Commercial Agency, NHS London Procurement Partnership & Nuvoli
  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
  • Financial Conduct Authority
  • Government Commercial Agency & NHS England
  • Ministry of Defence
  • National Highways
  • Royal Navy Museums
  • Translink & Iarnród Éireann
  • Transport Scotland
  • United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory

Individual of the Year Award

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Recognising the people behind great procurement, this award spotlights individuals who are making a real difference within their organisation. It highlights those who go beyond expectations to drive change, challenge thinking, and deliver lasting impact, demonstrating that strong outcomes are often shaped by exceptional individuals.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Bailey Spray, Category Manager IT Services, North Tyneside Council
  • Candace Goad, Associate Director of Procurement and Commercial Services, University of Greenwich
  • Catherine Lund, Procurement Director, University of South Wales
  • Daniel Montague, Chief Procurement Officer, NELPP/North East London NHS Foundation Trust
  • Deborah Fagan, Associate Director of Procurement & Asset Management, City of Glasgow College
  • Eama Khanom, Head of Procurement, Queen Mary University of London
  • Neena Abdulla, Head of Procurement, National Highways
  • Richard Slater, Senior Commercial Lead, NHS England
  • Shaun Lay, Procurement Policy Manager, Newham Council
  • Tarryn Kerr, Managing Director, Procurement Services – Part of Commercial Services Group

RDB Concepts Future Leaders Award ​

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Looking ahead to the future of procurement, this award spotlights emerging talent who are already making their mark. It recognises early-career professionals who are bringing fresh thinking, challenging established approaches, and helping to shape how procurement will evolve in the years to come, regardless of where they started their journey.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Abdul Muttakin, Inventory & Supplies Team Leader, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • David Roddy, Commercial Lead, Department of Health and Social Care
  • Joel Tully, Procurement Assistant, North Tyneside Council
  • Josh Foggo, Commodity Manager, NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) National Procurement (NP)
  • Nicola Cullen, Associate, Capital Law Limited
  • Nishat Hussain, Category Manager, Queen Mary University of London
  • Rachel Park, Procurement Co-ordinator, City of Glasgow College
  • Shamiso Munzara, Assistant Category Manager, Queen Mary University of London

Amazon Business Procurement Team of the Year Award:

Local Government, Housing and Healthcare Organisations

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Recognising the strength of collective effort, this award spotlights procurement teams across local government, housing, and healthcare that are delivering outstanding results through collaboration. It highlights teams that bring together diverse skills, align around shared goals, and work effectively across functions or organisations to achieve meaningful outcomes.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service
  • Commercial & Procurement Shared Service (Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire & Highland Councils)
  • Incommunities Limited
  • New Hospital Programme, NHS England
  • NHS London Procurement Partnership
  • NHS Shared Business Services
  • NEPO
  • NorthTyneside Council
  • Peabody Trust
  • Scotland Excel

Amazon Business Procurement Team of the Year Award:

ALL OTHER ORGANISATIONS

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Showcasing the impact of strong teamwork, this award spotlights procurement teams that are delivering success through collaboration and shared purpose. It recognises those bringing together a range of expertise to drive performance, overcome challenges, and achieve outstanding results.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

  • City of Glasgow College
  • Mosaic Learning Trust
  • Procurement Services – Part of Commercial Services Group
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • Translink & Iarnród Éireann
  • Welsh Government – Procurement Reform Team
  • West Mercia Police
  • University of Glasgow

GO Excellence Award​

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Representing the highest honour of the evening, this award brings together all category winners in contention for the overall GO Excellence Award. It recognises the entry that stands above the rest, demonstrating exceptional impact, innovation, and achievement across public procurement, with the winner announced on the night!

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