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The Ministry of Defence’s Combined Operational Effectiveness Investment Appraisal (COEIA) and the Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations

When procuring items the MOD is subject to the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR). This paper introduces COEIA and the DSPCR, and discusses some of the implications raised in considering the requirements of both processes.

Effective weighting of criteria as a critical component in delivering the right decision in public procurement

This White Paper looks at the issues surrounding weighting, what weighting is for, and some methods that can be used to create weights that will increase the likelihood of yielding the best decision.

Making Effective use of the Competitive Dialogue Process to Select a Preferred Bidder

Competitive Dialogue procedures are intended to give public authorities the opportunity to overcome the challenges of uncertainty in the procurement process by allowing them to talk to bidders throughout.

Weaknesses of Traditional Supplier Evaluation Methods – Introducing Real Value for Money

This paper will help you achieve value for money whilst avoiding the common pitfalls of tender evaluation.

Webinar: Designing Better Procurement Outcomes

Learn about methodologies to control procurement cost and outcome, and discover tips and tricks to make highly complex procurements more efficient.

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Structured Criteria Development (SCD)

SCD is our own methodology, tried and tested over the past 15 years on over $500 billion of procurement.

The Ministry of Defence’s Combined Operational Effectiveness Investment Appraisal (COEIA) and the Defence &amp; Security Public Contract Regulations

The Ministry of Defence’s Combined Operational Effectiveness Investment Appraisal (COEIA) and the Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations