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A Procurement Podcast - The Reform Rundown

A Procurement Podcast - The Reform Rundown

By: Chris Robinson and Fleur Summers
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 With 40 years combined public sector procurement experience, Chris and Fleur discuss the key features that will impact this sector as we edge closer to the launch of the Procurement Act 2023 which will be one of the largest changes that has been seen in this area for a number of years. Each episode as part of this podcast series will cover a bite-sized topic that we think you will be interested to know more about. If there are any areas that you would like us to discuss as part of future episodes or be a guest, please contact us at podcast@thereformfundown.co.ukChris Robinson and Fleur Summers Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 30 - Cleansing Data to Achieve Optimal Procurement Outcomes

    Episode 30 - Cleansing Data to Achieve Optimal Procurement Outcomes
    Aug 7 2025

    Welcome to Episode 30!


    In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Susan Walsh AKA The Classification Guru!


    We discuss her winding career path that ultimately landed her into the world of data cleansing, the value it adds to procurement both pre and post contract award, book publications and of couse, the Procurement Act 2023.


    Dont forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the dicussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown


    Susan's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanewalsh/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-chartered-16597240/


    Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk
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    50 mins
  • Episode 29 - Housing Associations find their 'Foundation' with the Procurement Act 2023

    Episode 29 - Housing Associations find their 'Foundation' with the Procurement Act 2023
    Jul 24 2025

    Welcome to Episode 29!


    In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Morris Williams, Procurement Manager at L&Q which is one of the leading housing association & residential developer. They discuss the Procurement Act and its implementation by Housing Associations as well as how to drive collaborative relationships within procurement.


    Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundown


    Morris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwilliams-2710/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/


    Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 28 - Procuring for a Sustainable Future: Science-Led Solutions from Constructing Excellence

    Episode 28 - Procuring for a Sustainable Future: Science-Led Solutions from Constructing Excellence
    May 29 2025

    Welcome to Episode 28!


    In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Alison Nicholl, Head of Constructing Excellence of the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Together, they engage in a thought-provoking conversation following the impactful work being done by Constructing Excellence.


    Don't forget to join our LinkedIn group as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/


    Fleur's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleur-summers-mcips-314b3817/


    Chris's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-robinson-mcips-16597240/


    Contact Chris and Fleur at - podcast@thereformrundown.co.uk
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    56 mins
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