In the past, it has been the prerogative of private companies to give contracts to anybody they want. Provided company procedures have been followed, there is no fraud and the shareholders are happy, anything is fair game.
Things are changing rapidly. Investors are looking for greater transparency and evidence of ethical treatment. Company reports are examined to see if proper process has been followed. Most of all – the best contractors have realised that it is best to be a bit choosy about what they bid for. You might not have noticed it, but there is such a thing as ‘procurement brand’; the best companies have the best contractors in their supply chain, because they chose them carefully and they chose them wisely.
Luckily the private sector have all the advantages of the public-sector, but none of the constraining bureaucracy. Over the past ten years, a silent revolution has been going on: public-sector best practice leads the way in conducting open, fair and transparent competitions.
We have been closely associated with that revolution. Our supplier selection method ensures that contractors are selected using clearly articulated selection criteria, in a way that is fair to all parties and will attract bids from the very best players. Working with your own procurement staff, we can help you attract bids from companies that will consistently deliver, de-risk your projects and enhance your supply chain.
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