Early market engagement is key!

annagmanns
Apr 23, 2021
1 min read

Brexit, Covid and Suez all challenging in their own right, combined - quite a lethal force. More than ever robust early market engagement, pre tender!! is essential. Internally it will support your procurement goals by setting realistic and achievable expectations. Externally, it will facilitate greater ownership of eventual contracts, help drive performance and achieve best value for money from your suppliers. If you need help with this, please call me...

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