We are the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
CIPS is a global membership organisation driving change across our profession. We are the voice and standard, defining and amplifying best practice across the world.
CIPS OnDemand
Our 92% pass rates speak for themselves. Choose individual modules or a full course. Start today try Level 4 Diploma and Level 5 Advanced Diploma free for five days.
State of Supply
Understand the pinch points and pressures being experienced by global procurement and supply leaders. How does their role influence, and impact the issues facing the world today?
Ethical Procurement
Show your commitment to ethical procurement. Our eLearning and test is designed for procurement and supply professionals of all levels and is available to CIPS members for FREE.
Membership benefits
Find out what membership means for you. We equip and support your journey from qualification to leadership. We secure the recognition your skills deserve. For all you need at every step of your career, to help you realise your full potential.
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Listen to the CIPS Futures Podcast
To celebrate International Women's Day 2025, we hear from two inspiring female leaders in procurement and supply - Lauren Feery and Juliet Sotnick.
Procurement Excellence Awards
The CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards are open for entries! Winners will be announced on 4 September in London.
The UK Procurement Act
The new regime is now live. The act is designed to create a simpler, more transparent process. See our resources to get to grips with all the changes.
Knowledge & Insight
Inspirational stories and best practice for procurement and supply professionals
Intelligence hub
Check out our technical resources with tools, templates and expertise across all key procurement and supply topics
UK Public Procurement
Public Procurement Masterclass (UK)
10-11 June
Understand key principles and procedures related to procurement under the Act, such as transparency notices and conflicts of interest.
Contract Management
Contract Management (UK)
9-10 April
This course will explore advanced contract management approaches, helping you to identify what will work best in your organisation.
AI in Procurement
AI in Procurement (UK)
6-7 May
This course will explain what AI is and how it works, illustrate some of the available technologies and provide practical guidance.
CIPS news
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14 February 2025
UK Government sets out strategic priorities for public procurement via new National Procurement Policy Statement
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19 September 2024
Launch of Procurement and Contract management as a professional stream