The cost of late procurement: National Research Briefing

This half day conference brings together public sector clients, consultants and contractors to discuss the long debated question: when should contractors be brought into the process to achieve better outcomes?

Attendees can expect to hear from decision makers in the private and public sector on their procurement strategies and regional spend priorities.

This is the first time CCBP will share the findings and recommendations of their Government-backed report into ECI before the findings go to Parliament. The report examined over 400 public sector projects, comparing the cost and programme impacts of each RIBA stage.

For the first time, procurement Leads from Manchester City Council, Manchester Airport Group, Trafford Council and more will be sharing their regional spending priorities and procurement strategies, along with keynote Lisa Taylor who will be sharing her vision for Greater Manchester.

Decision makers in procurement and supply will be present to hear how other authorities are mandating, enabling and measuring Early Contractor Involvement. This is a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers and discuss procurement strategies openly.

Benefit from exclusive networking opportunities with public sector clients, professional services organisations and main contractors in an open format. Those attending are seeking strategic procurement advice.

Info: This panel will explore the impact of mandating early contractor involvement across public sector schemes.
Barney Harle, Head of Major Projects, Manchester City Council
Paul Mann, Regional Director, Gleeds
Mike Lane, Director, Willmott Dixon
Chaired By Robbie Blackhurst, Chair of CCBP
Richard Roe, Corporate Director, Trafford Council

Info: This panel will explore how to, and how not to, deliver ECI.
Adrian Blackie, Pre-Construction Director, BAM
Richard Cooper, Procurement Contracts Manager, Manchester Airport Group
Julian Cobley, Director, Arcadis
Chaired by Conor Neild-Crabb, Head of Centre, CCBP

Info: This panel will take a view of the benefits and drawbacks of early contractor involvement
Jo Harrop, Founder & Director, PLACED
Tim Clement, Morgan Sindall
Phil Higham, Director, RealWorth
Chaired By Lisa Taylor, Executive Director, Future of Greater Manchester
Matt Doran, Victoria North Strategy Lead, Manchester City Council

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