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Bespoke Procurement Activity (Schools and Education)

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We’ll work in partnership with you to meet your specific needs and the requirements of your project. 

We will appoint a Procurement Category Specialist to ensure you receive the epitome of service and professionalism; alternatively you can choose the officer level you require! from our highly experienced Procurement Managers to our Technical Officers training to become specialists. This appointee will be your dedicated, single point of contact throughout the project. 

We work with you to review your specification against your requirements and industry standards, we can advise on key performance indicators, the inclusion of social value and appropriate technical criteria. 

We’ll confirm the best route to market to provide the best outcome, with the focus on ‘most advantageous tender’. Alerting and advertising the opportunity of your behalf, including all relevant Notices under the Procurement Act 2023 (or compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 for any call offs from Contracts/Frameworks let before February 2025). 

We will then manage the tender process on your behalf, handling clarifications, unsealing bids and carrying out the initial due diligence.  We’ll manage the evaluation stages, providing a moderated process to assist progression to award. 

Then managing the award and any standstill required, contract development and signing, before final handover to you, our valued customer. 

All bespoke procurements are carried out with your requirements at the core of every step, ensuring a successful project leading to a positive, effective outcome for your organisation. 

Please contact us for more information.

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