Many of us have been in situations where we feel we have been unfairly treated in the assessment of a tender we have submitted.
The Procurement Act which comes into force later this year, has on objective of ensuring contracts are awarded based on value for money, competition and objective criteria in decision-making. Given that "One in every three pounds of public money, some £300 Billion a year, is spent on public procurement", there is a lot at stake.
A recent article by Neil Thody of Orange Peel Consultancy, looked at the issue of unconscious bias and the potential impact it can have on the award of contracts. He highlighted a number of ways in which one can ensure that unconscious bias doesn’t impact on your tender assessment.
Come and join us as we discuss:
- What are the key points of the new Act and where does it differ from previous?
- What do we mean by unconscious bias?
- How can we put into place mechanisms to avoid bias?
- Does Brand Equity improve tender win rates none the less.
- What can I do if I feel I have been unfairly treated?
For more information, and to book tickets, please visit: https://www.theacn.co.uk/16-may-24-acn
