PROCUREMENT AND PIPELINE
A strong pipeline of projects is fundamental to the long-term health of our industry.
Working closely with the Infrastructure and Project Authority (IPA) to increase transparency around the project and programme pipeline, the group also focuses on the “how” of procurement in understanding changes in client expectations.
Through the recently published Construction Playbook, Government attitudes and behaviours have shifted towards a stronger focus on value rather than cost, which has also been mirrored by private sector clients. Central Government ideas like Project Speed mean building back better needs to be greener and faster too.
As a result, Consultancies need to change their own approaches to how work is organised and develop new delivery models.
The advocacy group champions practical improvements to procurement, shaping ACE’s interactions with policymakers, supporting evidence-based thought-leadership, and ensuring our industry is at the forefront of government discussions of an area which cuts across all member activity.
The advocacy group is chaired by Neil Humphrey of Waterman and Conor McCarthy of WSP.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS
ACE Manifesto 2023
Outlining ACE's advoacy priorities and framework for engagement with policymakers.
Autumn Statement briefing
Member-only guide to the Chancellor's announcements in the Autumn Statement.
ACE letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
Ahead of his first Autumn Statement, ACE writes to the new Chancellor.
Conservative Party Conference
Briefing exploring the policies announced at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference.
Innovation Strategy Consultation
ACE Cymru | Wales responds to Senedd consultation on innovation.
Labour Party Conference
Briefing exploring the policies shared by Labour at their 2022 annual conference.
Plan for Growth
Member briefing exploring the Chancellor's fiscal statement on 23 September 2022.
Pulse Survey Analysis
Analysis of an ACE member survey on energy and inflation
FAQs - Advocacy group refresh
All your questions answered on our new Advocacy Groups.
IPA Annual Report on Major Projects
Member-only briefing summarising the IPA's analysis of the major project protfolio.
In conversation with...National Highways
Slides from our Stephen Elderkin of National Highways.
Briefing: New Hospital Programme (NHP)
Slides from the NHP.
Spring Statement 2022
Member-only briefing exploring the announcements made by the Chancellor in his Spring Statement.
Project Speed and off-site manufacturing
Next installment in series explores how off-site can deliver "better, greener and faster."
Meet the Buyer - Biwater Group
Slides from Biwater Group.
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
Member-only briefing exploring the key announcements.
Construction Playbook - Early supply chain involvement
Slides from our webinar with CLC.
Briefing - IPA Pipeline 2021-22
Exploring the Construction and Infrastructure Pipeline announcement 2021/22.
Briefing - Consultancy Playbook
Member-only briefing explores the latest of the Cabinet Office 'playbook' publications.
Future roles and services for contractors
Webinar with Alasdair Reisner, Sue Kershaw and Tim Bowen.
Future roles and services for consultants
Webinar with Paul Tremble, Barrie Sharpe, Andy Clarke & Neil Thompson.
Transforming Public Procurement
ACE inputs to Government shake-up of procurement.
Pricing: Getting the best from consultants
Webinar with Emma-Jane Houghton, Hannah Vickers & Neil Thompson.
Pricing: Learning from other industries
Slides from our webinar with Margot Day, Nick Smith and Sarah Wilkes.
Project speed and risk
Slides from our webinar with Tim Chapman.
Budget 2021 - Initial briefing
A member-only briefing on the major announcements at Budget 2021.
Construction Playbook and delivery models
Slides from our webinar with Tim Chapman and Ron Lang.
Project Speed - Hospitals
Briefing released by ACE exploring the hospital building programme.
Project Speed - Schools
Briefing released by ACE exploring the school building programme.
Project Speed - Homes
Briefing released by ACE on how to meet housing targets.
Project Speed - Rail
Briefing released by ACE exploring the rail sector.
IPR for consultants
Slides from our webinar on IPR and what you need to know to procure confidently.
Construction Playbook
Member-only briefing on the key points from the Construction Playbook.
CSR Representation
ACE's submission to Government departments.
Defining value for government procurement
Slides from our webinar with Keith Waller (CIH) and Emma-Jane Houghton.
Evolving business models
Slides from our webinar with Emma-Jane Houghton and Sarah Wilkes.
Navigating COVID-19: Procurement
Exploring procurement issues with CCS and CECA.
ACE Manifesto: Infrastructure for everyone
Outlining a raft of policies ready for all political parties to engage with.
Future of Consultancy - Business Models and Capabilities
Released as part of Future of Consultancy.
Future of Consultancy - Overview
Report released as part of ACE's Future of Consultancy campaign.
Commercial Strategy Procurement and Contract Terms
Navigates best practice in this space.
New Approach to Building
ACE response on a "platform approach to design for manufacture and assembly".
Major Projects Management response
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee consultation.
Revised Mean Narrow Average Wording
NICGCPD Services Sub Group wording around "revised mean narrow average".
Construction Industry Forum for Northern Ireland
Initial proposals and update report for improving the procurement of construction professional s…
Autumn Budget 2018: ACE Submission
ACE submission to HM Treasury in advance of the Autumn Budget 2018.
Novation – good practice guide
To assist members who are involved in the negotiation of contracts.
Professional Appointments Contracts – good practice
To assist members who are involved in the negotiation of contracts.
Policy Briefing - Autumn Budget 2017
ACE analysis of Philip Hammond's Budget.
Policy Briefing - Queen's Speech 2017
ACE briefing analyses the key bills for infrastructure.
Policy Briefing - Manifesto comparison 2017
We compare the offering for infrastructure from the three major parties.
Building our Industrial Strategy
ACE responds to consultation.
Policy Briefing - Budget 2017
ACE analysis of Philip Hammond's Spring Budget.
National Infrastructure Assessment
ACE respond's to National Infrastructure Commission call for evidence
Policy Briefing - Autumn Statement 2016
ACE analysis of what it means for infrastructure.
Public Contracts Regulations
Explores the key provisions in PCR 2015 that may be helpful to SME members.
Procurement Landscape
Explores the investment process and procurement landscape in a holistic way.
Delivering our strategic networks
ACE makes the case for a Department for Infrastructure.
Payment culture
ACE responds to consultation on payment culture.
Electricity Market Reform: Generating Results
Exploring the growing need for investment in the UK's energy sector.
Infrastructure Investment Series: State Investment Bank
ACE explores the potential for a state investment bank.
Infrastructure Investment Series: Green investment Bank
ACE explores the potential for a green investment bank.
Infrastructure Investment Series: Pensions
ACE explores opportunities for pensions to invest in infrastructure.
Infrastructure Investment Series: Procurement in PPFM
ACE reviews procurement in public private financial models.
Infrastructure Investment series: Performance of PFI
ACE reviews the performance of PPI between 1996 and 2010.
Infrastructure Investment Series: PPFM
ACE explores the future of Public Private Financial Models (PPFM).
Introducing competition to the Water market
ACE explores the case for fundamental reform of the water and sewerage sectors.
Barriers to infrastructure investment
ACE explores the issues which raise the risk profile of infrastructure investment.
The cost drivers of infrastructure
ACE explores why project costs vary.
The case for a Department for Infrastructure
ACE makes the case for a dedicated Department for Infrastructure.
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