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"The savings will be a combination of cash savings
and efficiency gains. Organisations were given until spring 2008 to
hit the target of £21.5 billion savings. Local authorities must
achieve £3 billion of the total and had from April 2005 to the end
of March 2008 to do so."
Sir Peter Gershon
Releasing Resources for the Frontline, 2004
"Local authorities are well on their way to
achieving the £3 billion of efficiency gains by 2007-08. The figures
are significant and show that, if delivered, the Gershon target will
be met a year early."
Phil Woolas
Minister, Department for Communities and Local Government
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All public sector bodies need to work towards
achieving these targets.
Services Offerings
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Service |
Description |
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Strategic Review |
NQ
have successfully undertaken and delivered large scale
strategic procurement reviews, evaluating the
infrastructure, strategy, policy, and resources of the
procurement function. The reviews have assessed existing
procurement systems, processes and procedures, staffing
levels and capabilities, and any partnership arrangements.
NQ have then made suggestions and recommendations for
improvements where appropriate. |
| A Complete Procurement Process |
From identifying an organisation’s
specific requirements and the development of
pre-qualification questionnaires, to managing the whole OJEU
tender and award process, NQ Consulting provides a
comprehensive support service throughout a procurement
exercise. |
| Strategic Partnerships |
One
of our many key strengths is the development and management
of large scale, complex relationships between multiple
parties. We have operated strategically in various sectors
and with various funding arrangements, including PFI and PPP. |
| Contract Management |
NQ
are the preferred consultancy for a growing portfolio of
public sector and blue chip clients when considering
contract management issues. We have developed a proven,
robust, framework which thoroughly assesses the objectives
of the client contract. Our effective contract management
model ensures that optimum benefits and stated objectives
are achieved throughout the duration of the contract. |
| IT Procurement |
Working within the construct of a government environment, NQ
has
gained
an excellent reputation as a professional, solution focused
consultancy, capable
of providing quality IT procurement services. |
| Negotiation |
NQ have vast experience in the
negotiation and renegotiation of contracts between
customers, prime contractors and sub-contractors. We also
offer a service to amicably resolve disputes which can occur
between contracting parties. |
| Procurement Spend Analysis |
Our comprehensive model analyses
procurement spend at a macro summary level and at a detailed
transactional level. The methodology can be extended to
assess particular departments and areas of spend, and to
offer recommendations for improved operational efficiencies
and cost savings. |
Benefits
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Compliance with statutory UK and EU
procurement legislation. |
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Best Practice principles in line with OGC,
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), and the
Regional Centres of Excellence. |
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Assurance of a Value For Money, professional
management service with proven capabilities throughout the
public and commercial sectors. |
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Enables your staff to focus on other areas. |
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Taking advantage of identified cost savings
will increase available budgets. |
Case Study
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