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A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 26 - PA23 Two Months In: Reflecting on the Journey and Future PlansJoin Chris and Fleur in this episode where they discuss where we currently are and what we have seen since the launch of the Procurement Act 2023 two months ago (February 2025). They also give you a bit of a sneak peak into what to expect with our podcast and new YouTube channel! Make sure to list to find out all about our new content coming soon! Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/2025-04-2922 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 25 - Making the Grade - Applying the Procurement Act in Higher EducationIn this first episode of Season 2, as well as continuing to follow the now live Procurement Act 2023, Chris and Fleur talk to Valerio Ficcadenti who is an Associate Professional in Business Research Methods at Lodon South Bank University. They explore the impact of the new Procurement Act in relation to Higher Education procurement activities. Valerio's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerio-ficcadenti/Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/2025-04-0139 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 24 - Powering up ProcurementIn this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Annalisha Noel from The Procurement Plug to discuss what our hopes are for public sector procurement following the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. With only days to go until the launch of the Act, this will be the last episode before entering a new world of procurement regulations. Annalisha's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalisha-noel-mcips/The Procurement Plug (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-procurement-plug/posts/?feedView=allThe Procurement Plug (website) - https...2025-02-2041 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 23 - "The One With All The PPNs"In this episode, with less than one week to go until the Procurement Act 2023 goes live, Chris and Fleur discuss the latest news and updates that have been seen in the past week as well as taking a look at the recently published Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs). 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/ch...2025-02-1922 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 22 - Compliance alone does not drive good procurementIn this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Martin Medforth, a respected public procurement and contract management advisor, mediator and pracademic. This insightful discussion focuses not only on the Procurement Act but also how compliance alone does not drive good procurement.
Martin's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-medforth-aa4ab1/
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-314b...2025-02-0749 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 21 - Success is not a single event, both a 'Matrix' of consistent efforts and strategic decisionsIn 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
2025-01-2332 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 12 - Procurement Act and the CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle - Part 1Join 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 c...2025-01-1436 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 20 - Making Tender Opportunities Attractive to SMEs in Construction ProcurementIn 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/
2025-01-1418 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 19 - Review of the Year 2024In 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...2024-12-2021 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 18 - What's next for Frameworks?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...2024-12-1245 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 17 - The Future of ProcurementIn 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.link...2024-11-1954 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 16 - Gaining Market Intel with Pre-Market EngagementIn 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...2024-11-0744 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 15 - Procurement Act Impressions (2)Join us in the 2nd episode of our Impressions sub-series where we will speak to individuals from the sector about the Procurement Act 2023 and their interpretation ahead of the go-live date which has now been extended to 24th February 2025.
In this episode, we talk with Chris Elliott and discuss all about the Act and how organisations are preparing for implementation.
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/
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A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 14 - Procurement Act Impressions (1)Join us in the 1st episode of our Impressions sub-series where we will speak to individuals from the sector about the Procurement Act 2023 and their interpretation ahead of the go-live date which has now been extended to 24th February 2025.
In this episode, we talk with Ann-Marie Cooper and discuss all about the Act and how organisations are preparing for implementation.
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/
Ann-Marie's...2024-10-0340 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 13 - Procurement Act and the CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle - Part 2Join us in Part 2 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 remaining seven stages in this episode from 'Issue Tender Documents' through to 'Supplier Relationship Management' and 'Asset Management'.
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 cont...2024-09-2627 min
You're Mean to Me PodcastWHICH STORY IS BETTER? HANGMAN & SWERVE vs CM PUNK & DREW MCINTYREThis week, we start the show asking which story is better? The bitter rivalry in AEW between Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland is culminating at All Out after Page burned Swerve's childhood home down! In WWE, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre are headed towards a Hell in the Cell match at Bad Blood. Which story has you more captivated?
Plus, Chris does some fantasy booking and suggests NXT North American Champion Oba Femi face off with the legend himself, Brock Lesnar! Does Toni agree?
Finally, we talk about...2024-09-0634 min
A Procurement Podcast - The Reform RundownEpisode 11 - Two months till go-liveAs we have reached the point where it is just under two months to go till the go-live of the Procurement Act 2023, join us for a general chat/catch-up on where we currently are and how we see the next few months.
We discuss areas such as the key areas that we think that Public Sector Authorities will be focusing on and what we are looking forward when the new Regulations are live.
Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement...2024-09-0341 min
BATTLEFIELD USA with Vicky Richter by Tommy RobinsonChris BarberTranscripts and some chapter headings are AI Generated. They are not authoritative. Always refer to the actual content of the podcast. Please support Tommy's work: Urban Scoop SupportIn this episode of "Silenced with Tommy Robinson," Tommy sits down with Chris Barber, the man behind the famous Canadian trucker convoy that protested against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Chris shares his personal journey, from growing up in a small village in Saskatchewan to becoming a trucker and eventually organizing a protest that captured global attention. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the...2024-08-3154 min