Document downloads - Procurement
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Twenty first century procurement strategies: analysing networks of inter-firm relationships (RICS)
Published October 2004
The paper deals with detailed case studies involving innovative procurement in both private sector and public sectors. -
An analytical Anglo-French comparative study of construction procurement and management strategies (RICS)
Published July 2007
This study is part of ongoing research that aims to develop the use of social network analysis (SNA) for the analysis of construction procurement and management, and for the exploration of the relationship between the approach to procurement and project performance. -
Tendering strategies
Published July 2014
Effective from 1 January 2015
This 1st edition guidance note summarises what tendering is and how tendering processes are used to establish a contract price. It also reviews different types of tendering and negotiation strategies and their advantages and disadvantages. It seeks to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the tendering and negotiation processes involved in procurement.
This is part of the RICS QS and construction standards (the 'Black Book'). -
Stakeholder engagement
Published September 2014
This guidance note outlines the principles of effective stakeholder engagement, providing readers with practical guidance through a series of 'real world' case examples and advice from experienced practitioners.