"Beyond the Contract: Vendor Management Meets Strategic Procurement"

In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur are joined by Celia SGAR who is the co-founder of Vendor Score IT and creator of Supply Management Framework SGAR. They discuss about the benefits that a structured approach to SRM can bring to an organisation as well as tools and methodologies that can support implementation.

Check out Celia's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiasgar/

More details on Vendor Management Hub can be found on Celia's website - https://www.vendormanagerhub.com

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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-chartered-16597240/

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

"The Transatlantic Tender: UK & Canada in Conversation"

In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur are joined by Richa Singh, podcast host of Procurement Horizons and our first non-UK based guest, where they talk all about the differences in procurement between the UK & Canada. Make sure to listen as Chris and Fleur are also put under the spotlight with some insightful questions.

Richa's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richasingh0408/

Procurement Horizons podcast (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lJKe0YhicRvcn9m1MpcfU?si=20e7e9a3398746b2

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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-chartered-16597240/

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

Engage to Win, Procurement’s First Move - Benefiting from Preliminary Market Engagement

In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur talk all about Preliminary Market Engagement under the Procurement Act 2023. They explore the importance of market engagement, the new notice that has been introduced as well as looking at how to unlock the potential that can be seen from carrying out this activity.

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chrs and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

In this very special episode of the podcast, welcome to this live recording of South East Consortium’s2025 “Who’s Leading the Way”.

Chris and Fleur are joined by four amazing guests who all bring great insights and views to a range of different topics!

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

South East Consortium's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-east-consortium/posts/?feedView=all

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-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chrs and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by David Smith (Acting Chief Executive Officer of South East Consortium) where they discuss topics such as the Procurement and the recent Consultation in relation to Housing Associations and the specific work that SEC carry out.

Make sure to listen till the end for a special announcement!

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

David's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsmithkent/

South East Consortium's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-east-consortium/posts/?feedView=all

Register to attend SEC 2025 - https://southeastconsortium.org.uk/events/sec2025

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-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chrs and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

In this episode, Chris and Fleur take a deep dive into the recent Cabinet Office lead consultation that took place entitled 'Public Procurement: Growing British Industry, Jobs and Skills'. They explore each of the different areas included in the consultation and share thoughts on the different topics included.

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

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-chartered-16597240/

Contact Chrs and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk

Welcome to Episode 30!

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Susan Walsh AKA The Classification Guru!

We discuss her winding career path that ultimately landed her into the world of data cleansing, the value it adds to procurement both pre and post contract award, book publications and of couse, the Procurement Act 2023.

Dont forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the dicussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

Susan's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanewalsh/

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-chartered-16597240/

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

Welcome to Episode 29!

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Morris Williams, Procurement Manager at L&Q which is one of the leading housing association & residential developer. They discuss the Procurement Act and its implementation by Housing Associations as well as how to drive collaborative relationships within procurement.

Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown

Morris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwilliams-2710/

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