introduction Going Public
The public sector in the UK is huge, employing more than 5.8 million people in 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics. The public sector comprises organisations that are ultimately government-owned that are responsible for providing all public services in the UK, from healthcare and housing to refuse collection and social care services and much in between. The public sector in the UK is vast, covering everything from social care to street lighting, which means there are a multitude of opportunities for resellers.
Overall, the sector is worth tens of billions, and is potentially lucrative for resellers as every public sector organisation requires IT, technology and communication equipment to a greater or lesser extent to function.
Despite funding cutbacks to many public sector budgets over the past decade and more, there are still many opportunities for resellers. Indeed, cutbacks can even provide opportunities if the reseller can demonstrate a solution that improves efficiency and will save a public sector organisation money over the short- to medium-term. “The public sector is an enormous market and while there has been more pressure on budgets than ever in recent times, it continues to be a big market opportunity,” says Chris Bates, business unit director, print and supplies, UK at TD SYNNEX. “There is always a desire to improve efficiency and drive down costs and latterly, there has also been a strong emphasis on sustainability and the circular economy.
Dan Parton Editor: News in the Channel dan@newsinthechannel.com
“At TD SYNNEX, we’re expecting business to pick up in 2024 as buyers who have been holding back on upgrading finally relax
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