23 April 2025
Getting the process right is critical to the success of procurement projects, and failure to do so can lead to substantial delays, challenges and expenses. The complexity of many procurement practices makes it especially difficult for departments that only engage with this type of work on rare occasions.
Since our specialists deal with procurement projects on a day-to-day basis across a wider variety of sectors they are always up to date with the latest regulation and practice.
At Sharpe Pritchard, our unmatched procurement experts offer tailored advice, staff training, and support for in-house teams and project managers. Alternatively, we can manage the entire procurement process for you.
Once the procurement has been successfully concluded and the contract completed, our specialists conduct mid-term reviews both for contractual compliance and to determine the best strategy for the remainder of the contract.
As well as the process, it is vital to have a good grasp of market opportunities and bidder expectations so that the procurement can be structured to appeal to prospective suppliers. We provide commercial assurance and always aim to get the best that the market has to offer and meet the needs of our clients.
Our consultants include experienced reviewers of major public sector programmes who can conduct health checks and reviews at key points during the project to provide a realistic assessment of readiness to proceed to the next stage.
During the course of our assignments, we often work side by side with in-house procurement teams and project managers delivering additional expertise and capacity whilst providing coaching to help develop the client’s staff where appropriate.
23 April 2025
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On 15 April 2025, Ofgem published its decision to approve the Target Model Option 4+ (“TM04+”) package of reforms to the UK’s electricity grid connection regime. This decision marks a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to accelerate decarbonisation and achieve its target of 95% carbon-free electricity by 2030. The TM04+ reforms directly respond…
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