• Episode 21 - Success is not a single event, both a 'Matrix' of consistent efforts and strategic decisions
    Jan 23 2025

    In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Anthony Feagan and Kirstie Wilson from Matrix.


    They discuss how Matrix can support Public Sector clients as well as some of the key benefits that they think the new Procurement Act will bring to public sector procurement activity.


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Matrix LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrix-uk/posts/?feedView=all


    Anthony's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-feagan-886a4585/


    Kirstie's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstie-wilson-mcips-bb6aa6ba/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/


    Contact Chris and Fleur - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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    32 mins
  • Episode 5 - Ready, Set 'go-live'
    Jan 14 2025
    In this episode, we have our 1st guest speaker joining the podcast. Kieran McGaughey, a Consultant Solicitor specialising in public procurement law, joins us to discuss the key headlines from the last month as well as why it is better to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to preparation ahead of the new regulations being launched. Check out Kieran's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-mcgaughey-29383b66/ Join our LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/
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    49 mins
  • Episode 12 - Procurement Act and the CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle - Part 1
    Jan 14 2025

    Join us in Part 1 of a ‘mini-series’ where we explore the changes that will be seen with the Procurement Act 2023 in comparison to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle.


    We discuss the first six stages in this episode from Defining the Need through to Supplier Selection and Participation in a Tender.


    The CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle diagram that we discuss as part of this episode can be found here - https://www.cips.org/intelligence-hub/procurement/procurement-supply-cycle


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/

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    37 mins
  • Episode 20 - Making Tender Opportunities Attractive to SMEs in Construction Procurement
    Jan 14 2025

    In this episode, join Chris and Fleur as they answer some of your questions and bring insights as to how public sector procurement can maximise the use of SMEs within the Construction market and procurement processes.


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/


    Contact Chris and Fleur at podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

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    18 mins
  • Episode 19 - Review of the Year 2024
    Dec 20 2024

    In this episode, Chris and Fleur get all reflective with our "Review of the Year'. We take a month-by-month recap of the Procurement Act 2023 and the journey to where we are today heading into 2025. We also take a look back at the previous 18 episodes since starting this podcast.


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/

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    21 mins
  • Episode 18 - What's next for Frameworks?
    Dec 12 2024

    In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Faye Dolan, Framework Director at Procure Partnerships and discuss all about the changes that will be seen in this space with the implementation of the Procurement Act, as well as how Procure Partnerships can support Public Sector Authorities and Suppliers alike with the use of their agreements.

    Faye's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/faye-dolan-77569212b/


    Procure Partnerships LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/procure-partnerships/posts/?feedView=all


    Procure Partnerships Website - https://procurepartnerships.co.uk


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/

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    45 mins
  • Episode 17 - The Future of Procurement
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode, we are joined by futurist Ant Morse from Adventa and author of ‘The Future of Us’. We discuss all about digital transformation and the future of Procurement along with the changes that we may see with the introduction of the Procurement Act. 2023.


    Ant's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/antmorse/


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/


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    55 mins
  • Episode 16 - Gaining Market Intel with Pre-Market Engagement
    Nov 7 2024

    In this episode where we focus on Market Engagement, we are joined by Moira Skinner from ProcureCo and talk all about how public sector buyers along with suppliers can gain useful market intel from their platform.


    For those that have not come across ProcureCo previously, they have produced an online platform which can help public procuring organisations level up their procurement intel as part of pre-market engagement and beyond.


    Moira provides an overview into the developmental history of the platform, how it has evolved over time, plus how continual dialogue with the sector has been key to its success.


    Moira's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moiraskinner/


    ProcureCo website - https://procureco.uk


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/

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    45 mins