Contracts & Procurement
Why does procurement and the contract matter ?
Procurement in a project and programme environment involves breaking the project down into work packages, deciding how to select a provider for each work package and choosing a sensible allocation of risk and reward which will be reflected in the contract. Decisions made here can have long term ramifications on your project's success.
You then need to implement these decisions by writing a clear selection process and precise contract. Good procurement leads to good contracts which, if properly managed, lead to successful delivery.
Why Jon ?
Jon's particular expertise is in the development of the contract strategy - the sensible allocation of risk and reward - on major and complex projects or programmes of work.
His experience goes back to 1998 when he started his post-doctorate research into collaborative procurement routes which resulted in the publication of his second book - 'Procurement Routes for Partnering: A Practical Guide', published in 2002 - which is still often referenced today as the 'go-to' book on contract strategy for projects. Through his position as chair of the Association for Project Management’s (APM) Contract & Procurement SIG, he stays abreast of best practice across sectors and wrote the early chapters and co-edited 'The APM's Guide to Contracts and Procurement' (see this blog). Until recently, he was on the editorial panel of the Journal of 'Management, Procurement & Law' published by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
As a practitioner, he has a unique breadth and depth of knowledge combined with experience that benefits clients, having helped develop contract strategies for projects and programmes ranging in value from £10m to £16.5bn and for clients who spend £3.5bn annually. As he works for both clients and contractors, he offers a balanced perspective advising clients how they can establish a commercial and contractual framework to set their projects up for success. He is not just a ‘detailed’ contractual person, but views the ‘bigger picture’ examining the contract strategy and the management of the entire project over its life time.
Whether an NEC contract is chosen or not, Jon can then draft and/or review and improve contract conditions and detailed requirements to ensure the chosen contract strategy is properly implemented.
Contact Jon, either by email on jon@leadingedgeprojects.co.uk or on +44(0)7970 428 929 for free discussion on how he can help your organisation develop 'fit for purpose' contractual arrangements to help deliver better projects & programmes.
What is contract strategy?
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