NFB procurement report 2012 At a crossroads
40% of demand 2.3 million 8.3%
Down 8.5% in Q million 6.7%
Larger contractors bidding for smaller projects SMEs can be substantial businesses Framework operators are making opportunities more SME-friendly
Contractor view Framework operator view
Contractor view
40%
Contractor view
Provided core workload with good margins
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment Enabled strong client relationships to develop
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment Enabled strong client relationships to develop No great benefit to frameworks
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment Enabled strong client relationships to develop No great benefit to frameworks More work to be gained by tenders
Framework operator view 1.Deliver value for money 2.Support local enterprise
Framework operator view 1.Quality 2.Cost 3.Certainty
Framework operator view Where is the risk?
Framework operator view Move towards more frameworks
Framework operator view Operators want contractors to change their approach
Frameworks What works?
Frameworks Frameworks can drive training
Frameworks Supply chain development
Frameworks Environmental impact
Frameworks What doesn’t work?
Frameworks Setting conditions that exclude SMEs
Frameworks Infrequent opportunity to compete
Frameworks Mini tenders
Frameworks What are your options?
Frameworks Become a prime contractor Consortium Lead supply chain Supplier
Frameworks What else can you do?
Frameworks PQQs Feedback Size isn’t everything
What’s next?
Framework measurement Small works frameworks PAS 91
Launched today
Any questions?
NFB procurement report 2012 At a crossroads
40% of demand 2.3 million 8.3%
Down 8.5% in Q million 6.7%
Larger contractors bidding for smaller projects SMEs can be substantial businesses Framework operators are making opportunities more SME-friendly
Contractor view Framework operator view
Contractor view
40%
Contractor view
Provided core workload with good margins
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment Enabled strong client relationships to develop
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment Enabled strong client relationships to develop
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment Enabled strong client relationships to develop No great benefit to frameworks
Contractor view Provided core workload with good margins Provided safe client and secure payment Enabled strong client relationships to develop No great benefit to frameworks More work to be gained by tenders
Framework operator view 1.Deliver value for money 2.Support local enterprise
Framework operator view 1.Quality 2.Cost 3.Certainty
Framework operator view Where is the risk?
Framework operator view Move towards more frameworks
Framework operator view Operators want contractors to change their approach
Frameworks What works?
Frameworks Frameworks can drive training
Frameworks Supply chain development
Frameworks Environmental impact
Frameworks What doesn’t work?
Frameworks Setting conditions that exclude SMEs
Launched today
Any questions?