Monthly Archives: October 2013

Psst!  Have you got 35* seconds to invest in helping your good friends at Brian Farrington? https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YNQ29SY We have learned that surveys are a very important tool for running our business.  As a Buyer I cans see the value in participating in any survey.  I guess it depends on what the purpose and outcome might […]

Businesses and public sector organisations want to work with buyers and suppliers with as little dispute as possible. A key requirement is clarity of terms used in discussions and documents relating to trading relationship and contractual agreements. Ultimately there needs to be sufficient clarity to enable a Judge to enforce their agreement – the worst […]

Should you attend (another!) Bid Conference? A 4-point guidance note for Vendors The purpose of vendor/supplier briefings (or bid conferences as they are also referred to) will typically be to ensure potential vendors/bidders have a clear understanding of the bid process and provide an opportunity for clarification of points pertaining to the requirement. #1 Their […]

HS2 Project – An estimated cost? The track record (no pun intended) of major railway projects being delivered to budget is very poor. The UK Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, has disclosed that the cost of the HS2 railway line between London, the Midlands and the North has risen by a third to more than £40 […]

Winning Business in 2014 Public sector are still spending, and we hear from Corporate organisations’ people that we are in contact with are feeling more bullish about the opportunities in 2014. How are you going to win business from your public sector and Corporate clients in 2014? With this in mind would you require someone who has […]