• 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
    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
    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
  • Episode 27 - Recruitment Evolution: Navigating the Procurement Act 2023
    May 13 2025

    In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Gabriel Quarm and Matt Williment from Procurement Heads where they discuss all about recruitment within the procurement industry and the impact that they have seen since the launch of the Procurement Act in February 2025.



    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/


    Procurement Heads LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/procurement-heads/posts/?feedView=all


    Gabriel's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-quarm-procurement-recruitment-public-sector/


    Matt's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-williment-89853b188/


    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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    58 mins
  • Episode 26 - PA23 Two Months In: Reflecting on the Journey and Future Plans
    Apr 29 2025

    Join Chris and Fleur in this episode where they discuss where we currently are and what we have seen since the launch of the Procurement Act 2023 two months ago (February 2025).


    They also give you a bit of a sneak peak into what to expect with our podcast and new YouTube channel! Make sure to list to find out all about our new content coming soon!


    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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    23 mins
  • Episode 25 - Making the Grade - Applying the Procurement Act in Higher Education
    Apr 1 2025

    In this first episode of Season 2, as well as continuing to follow the now live Procurement Act 2023, Chris and Fleur talk to Valerio Ficcadenti who is an Associate Professional in Business Research Methods at Lodon South Bank University. They explore the impact of the new Procurement Act in relation to Higher Education procurement activities.


    Valerio's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerio-ficcadenti/


    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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    40 mins
  • Episode 24 - Powering up Procurement
    Feb 20 2025

    In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Annalisha Noel from The Procurement Plug to discuss what our hopes are for public sector procurement following the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. With only days to go until the launch of the Act, this will be the last episode before entering a new world of procurement regulations.

    Annalisha's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalisha-noel-mcips/


    The Procurement Plug (LinkedIn) - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-procurement-plug/posts/?feedView=all


    The Procurement Plug (website) - https://theprocurementplug.com


    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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    41 mins
  • Episode 23 - "The One With All The PPNs"
    Feb 19 2025

    In this episode, with less than one week to go until the Procurement Act 2023 goes live, Chris and Fleur discuss the latest news and updates that have been seen in the past week as well as taking a look at the recently published Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs).


    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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    23 mins