The UK construction industry is facing a period of significant change as government and industry stakeholders continue to review payment practices, retention mechanisms, and contract administration procedures. These potential reforms could have a major impact on construction contracts, project delivery, and commercial risk management across the sector.For contractors, subcontractors,...

The hidden revenue leak that most organisations suffer is still underestimate. Poor contract and commercial management can destroy up to 9.2% of annual revenueThat figure comes from research by World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) which found that organisations routinely lose significant value through unclear scopes, poorly allocated risks, ineffective governance, inadequate st...

I recently delivered a talk about one of the weapons in my book "Allied Weapons that made the difference in WW2" published by Pen and Sword. The host was the Iford branch of the Probus Club. The talk went very and the club’s events manager sent me this message of thanks.."Hi Ray, thank you very much for your talk to us yesterday. It was excellent and very well received by our members...

In my experience, organisations frequently make the following costly mistakes when selecting suppliers and contractors:1 Overemphasis on PriceSelecting suppliers based primarily on cost often leads to hidden risks and higher lifecycle costs.2   Insufficient Due DiligenceFailure to assess financial stability, governance arrangements and operational capability can...

Contract Management Under the SpotlightRecent research across the UK public sector has highlighted a growing concern: **post-award contract management remains one of the weakest areas of procurement and commercial management**.While many organisations invest significant time and resources into procurement processes and contract awards, far less attention is often given to managin...

DPSS delivers live WorldCC certification training designed to maximise delegate engagement and learning outcomes. Our interactive sessions encourage discussion, problem solving, and knowledge sharing, helping delegates connect theory with real-world application.Our participants benefit from:Experienced instructorsPractical contract management scenariosInteractive workshop...

The growing legal activity surrounding public sector procurement challenges is noteworthy. Courts are actively hearing disputes related to automatic suspensions, tender evaluations, exclusion decisions, and significant procurement exercises under the new regime. Recent cases highlight that procurement litigation remains both active and costly.The implications for commercial managers ...

At DPSS, we believe the greatest value comes from learning directly from experienced practitioners.Our “live” instructor-led WorldCC training programmes are delivered by professionals with extensive experience in commercial management, procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management.Rather than simply teaching a syllabus, our instructors bring practical exa...

DPSS delivers live WorldCC certification training designed to maximise delegate engagement and learning outcomes. Our interactive sessions encourage discussion, problem solving, and knowledge sharing, helping delegates connect theory with real-world application.Our participants benefit from:Experienced instructorsPractical contract management scenariosInteractive workshop...

Commissioners work in cooperation with procurement within the Local Authority. Their role focuses on ensuring that procurement activities are lawful, transparent, financially responsible, and deliver value for money. They oversee and influence how procurement is carried out.This often means they come into conflict with internal stakeholders who either do not understand (or do not wish to...