A Procurement Podcast - The Reform Rundown

"From Firefighting to Flow: Building Smarter Supply Chains Through Process, People & Performance"In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Casey (CJ) Jenkins, owner & CEO of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting, a supply chain professional, educator, lean Six Sigma Black Belt and industry thought leader. CJ's experience covers logistics, procurement, manufacturing, retail and operations Follow Casey on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-m-jenkins/Follow Casey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/supplychain_cj/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-rundownFollow us on Instagram - @aprocurementpodcastFleur'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 - [email protected] Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used):- Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

"Part 2 - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems"In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Arjen Van Berkum, Contract Management Evangelist, Ecosystem Thinker and Procurement Challenger. In Part 2 of this episode, we explore the academia side of procurement and the latest generation entering the profession alongside topics such as AI and Ecosystems. Make sure to check out Part 1 where we explored Arjen's career background as well as the importance of contract management within procurement. Arjen's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjenvanberkum/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-rundownFollow us on Instage - @aprocurementpodcastFleur'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 - [email protected] Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used):- Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

"Part 1 - Earn Your Seat: Procurement, Contract Management & Ecosystems"In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Arjen Van Berkum, Contract Management Evangelist, Ecosystem Thinker and Procurement Challenger. In Part 1 of this episode, we explore the early years of Arjen's career as well as the importance of contract management within procurement. Alongside this, they also discuss all about procurement earning a seat at the table! Arjen's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjenvanberkum/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-rundownFollow us on Instage - @aprocurementpodcastFleur'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 - [email protected] Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used):- Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

"The Future of Procurement - Professional, Platform or Powerhouse? CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026, The Great Conversation"Join Chris and Fleur as they take part in the CIPS UK & Europe Volunteer Conference & Awards 2026 as part of the Great Conversation with a live podcast episode. We are joined by 4 amazing guests where we discuss the future of the procurement profession in light of emerging technologies and how procurement is shaping up for the next generation of procurement professionals. 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-rundownFollow us on Instage - @aprocurementpodcastFleur'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 - [email protected] Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used):- Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

"Flow over footprint: Procurement, logistics & building resilient systems in a volatile world with Gbenga Ojo"Join Chris and Fleur in this episode where they are joined by a procurement leader who is working across supply chains, logistics and procurement in some of the most demanding operating environments. They are joined by Gbenga Ojo, Executive Director at Flux Logistics and Founder of Warehouzit, who has over 20 years of experience across logistics, procurement, construction supply chains, and telecommunications. He is now also leading innovation in warehouse digitisation across Africa, where he focuses on solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in supply chains today: inefficient storage and flow systems. Check out Gbenga's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbenga-ojo-a1285726/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected] Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used):- Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

"Procurex 2026 LIVE edition"Welcome to this very special LIVE edition of the podcast where Chris and Fleur take 'A Procurement Podcast' to the stage as part of Procurement England 2026 and the People, Purpose & Planet Zone. They are joined by three amazing guests, who are all well known to the podcast, to discuss important topics such as how we can engage the younger generation in procurement, the importance of social value and how circular economy can be considered. This was a very exciting opportunity for both Chris and Fleur, who have attended many Procurex events previously when they both worked directly within the public sector, so getting to take their podcast live on stage really was a memorable event. Check out Stephen's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenseki-motivationalspeaker/Check out Siobhan's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhangoss111/Check out James's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-a-george/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected] Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used):- Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

"Gen Z Decoded: Careers, Influence & What Procurement Needs to Learn with Barbara Matijevic"Join Chris and Fleur in this episode where they tear up the script as the conversation doesn't just talk about procurement but also how the next generation sees work, careers and where our profession fits - or doesn't with our guest Barabara Matijevic. Barbara has built a growing presence over on Linkedin, sharing insights, perspectives and experiences that are clearly resonating with her generation.Check out Barbara's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frombarbwithlove/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected] Links (please note that the links below are affiliate links and 'A Procurement Podcast' will receive a commission where these are used):- Achiever OS/Achieve Meter - https://app.achievemeter.com (Code: AFF_50F3B9)

"Podcast Live on Tour - CIPS Essex Branch Event - Contract Management & Contract Leverage"Join Chris and Fleur in this special live podcast episode in conjunction with the CIPS Essex Branch. In this live recording which focuses on the event topic of Contract Management & Contract Management, Chris and Fleur are joined by the CIPS Essex Branch Chair (Tony Morris), Nick Smith (Head of Procurement, Get Living) and Barry Messenger (Procurement Specialist, Essex County Council). As part of the conversation, we look to explore the importance of contract management and the benefits that it can bring across both private and public sector contracting. 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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"50 Not Out: Procurement, Podcasts, and the Idiot's Guide to Surviving the Procurement Galaxy"Join Chris and Fleur in this special celebratory podcast episode to mark the incredible milestone of 50 published episodes!In this episode, Chris and Fleur take a look back at their podcast journey since the very first episode and discuss some of their highlights and key takeaways. In addition, they look to answer questions received from our listeners as well as give some insights into what is next for the podcast and what you can expect to see with future episodes. This was a very special episode for both Chris and Fleur, who are also joined by some of our previous guests who have shared special messages to celebrate this incredible milestone. Make sure to also listen/watch to the end as there is a very special message that they received from someone very respected within the Procurement community. Thank you to everyone who has listened, watched and joined Chris and Fleur on this procurement journey as well as supported them to get to this incredible milestone. 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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"From Policy to Practice: Procurement Reform, Public Value and Leading Change in Local Government"Join us in this episode where Chris and Fleur welcome Lewis Sinkala, Head of Procurement at Leeds City Council. This episode takes us back to our podcast roots as it focuses on public sector procurement, reform and how policy change actually translates into real-world outcomes. Lewis is a senior public sector procurement leader with a reputation for combining technical expertise with a strong sense of purpose covering procurement, social value, contract management, and public value creation.Check out Lewis's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-sinkala-350a7896/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Purpose, People and Performance - A Global Perspective on Modern Procurement Leadership"Join us in this episode where Chris and Fleur welcome Suresh Keshaven FCIPS Chartered to the podcast to talk all about modern procurement leadership. Suresh has shaped, elevated, and energised the procurement profession across India and the wider region. He is known for his passion, generosity, and relentless commitment to capability building. Suresh is the Chair of the CIPS India Branch, a transformation specialist across Oil & Gas and EPC supply chains, keynote speaker, mentor, and a long‑standing champion of the global procurement community. Suresh has received multiple awards for excellence, change leadership, operational performance, and community impact — and has become one of the most recognisable voices championing professional standards and procurement credibility across India. Check out Suresh's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suresh-keshavan-fcips-chartered-7501aa21b/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Cutting through the noise: Circular economy, climate action and making sustainability actually happen"Join us in this episode where Chris and Fleur welcome James George, Chief Sustainability Strategist from The Vyne Group to the podcast where they dive straight into the epicentre of sustainability, systems change, and what it really takes to move from climate ambition to climate action. James as many of our listeners will know is a no-nonsense voice on sustainability, circular economy, climate strategy, and leadership across business, government, and the non-profit sector.Check out James's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-a-george/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"United in our Procurement Principles"Join us in this episode where Chris and Fleur welcome Harold Nwariaku FCIPS to the podcast. Harold is the County Head (USA) for CIPS; Managing Partner, PSCC LLC; and Author & Speaker, and assessor who has helped organisations benchmark capability and delivery measurable procurement improvements. Check out Harold's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroldnwariaku/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"From RFI to Contract Closeour - Procurement Excellence in Poland's Renewable BoomJoin us in this episode where Chris and Fleur welcome Ula Woronowicz, a Procurement leader with over 20 years' experience, over 15 years in energy, and someone who now plays a pivotal role in renewables and large-scale CAPEX projects. The conversation as part of this episode takes us over to Poland where we discuss with Ula all about the Energy market which is currently undergoing a sigificant transformation. Check out Ula's LinkedIn page here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/urszulaworonowicz/ 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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Procurement in Defence: Where innovation Meets Security"Join us in this episode where Chris and Fleur welcome Saema Jaffer from the UK Ministry of Defence to the podcast for a conversation packed with insight, honesty, and some seriously thought‑provoking perspectives on the procurement profession. From Parliament to the Cabinet Office to HS2, Saema has seen (and shaped) procurement at the highest levels, including playing a part in the formative stages of the Procurement Act 2023.As mentioned in the episode, Saema will be at the CIPS Birmingham & Coventry branch event on Thursday 26th March delivering a Social Value themese presentation. Registration details can be found here: https://events.cips.org/ProcurementwithPurposeMaximisingSocialValueMinimisingModernSlaveryRiskCheck out Saema's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saema-jaffer/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Stephen Seki is back and the tables have turned"Following the success of Episode 37 where we were joined by Stephen Seki (CEO of SekiSpeaks Ltd), the tables have turned in this episode and Stephen becomes the host of the podcast! Find out from Chris and Fleur all about their career backgrounds and how they got into Procurement as well as the opportunities that the profession enables! This is an episode not to be missed, where Chris and Fleur find out what it is like to be interviewed on a podcast episode!Check out Stephen's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenseki-motivationalspeaker/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Women Empowering Defence - Inclusion, Leadership & the Future of Procurement"In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating leadership, diversity, and empowerment in the run up to International Women's Day on 8th March 2026, taking a moment to recognise the exceptional woment transforming defence and security. Chris and Fleur are joined by two remarkable leaders, Natalie Maddox-Hussain and Jodie Evans, who are the co-founders of Women Empowering Defence (WED) which is a voluntary movement created in 2023 to champion gender equality, inclusion and leadership across the defence sector. Check out the Women Empowering Defence (WED) website - https://womenempoweringdefence.comCheck out the Women Empowering Defence (WED) LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-empowering-defence/Check out Natalie's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-maddox-hussain-9603b58a/Check out Jodie's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-evans100/Don't forget to follow the podcast over on LinkedIn as we continue the discussion all around the Procurement Act 2023 and wider - www.linkedin.com/company/a-procurement-podcast-the-reform-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Procurement Excellence, Digital Transformation & The Power Of Purpose"In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur are joined by Jose Bustillo, Vice President, Delivery & Procurement Excellence at Spend HQ. Check out Jose Butillo's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bustillojose/Check out Spend HQ's Linkedin page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spendhq/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"The Branch Brief: CIPS Malawi Conversations"In this episode of the podcast Chris and Fleur are joined by Alex Chambukira FCIPS, chairperson of the CIPS Malawi Branch. For Episode 40 Chris and Fleur are thrilled to bring some CIPS Southern Africa energy to the podcast as we sit down with Alex Chambukira FCIPS  a true champion of the procurement profession across Malawi and the wider Southern African community. 🗣 Alex Chambukira's positive influence within the region is remarkable, in this episode we discuss:His role as Chairperson of the CIPS Malawi Branch, shaping capability growth and professional standardsHow he became a respected voice across CIPS Southern Africa promoting for stronger governance, ethics, and regional collaborationHis career spanning major donor‑funded programmes that have transformed water, infrastructure, and development outcomes across MalawiHow Malawi’s public procurement landscape is evolving — from digitisation to regulatory strengtheningWhat Malawi Vision 2063 means for procurement as a strategic national enablerAlex Chambukira FCIPS also shares invaluable advice for young practitioners across #Malawi and Southern Africa who are aiming for MCIPS or FCIPS, and the importance of staying rooted in ethics, curiosity, and continuous learningCheck out Alex Chambukira's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-chambukira-fcips-6847a9274/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Why Error Reduction Matters with Cliff Smith from the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI)"In this episode of the podcast Chris and Fleur are joined by Cliff Smith, Executive Director at GIRI (Get It Right Initiative) where they look to discuss the reasons behind why GIRI was created and how they can support in reducing errors mainly within the Construction industry. Further details about GIRI and how they can support are available on their website - https://getitright.uk.comCheck out GIRI's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/company/getitrightinitiative/posts/?feedView=allCheck our Cliff's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliff-smith-fice-24480411/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"From Reform to Reality: Legal Insights on the Procurement Act with Jade Divers from Trowers & Hamlins"In this episode of the podcast Chris and Fleur are joined by Jade Divers, Associate from Trowers & Hamlins. Jade is a leading expert in public procurement law who brings a rare blend of central government in-house experience and front-line advisory insight, making this a standout conversation for anyone navigating the Procurement Act 2023, whether you be a contracting authority or supplier to the sector. Check out Jade's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-divers-739659383/Check out Trowers & Hamlins LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/company/trowers/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"The Human Side of Procurement: A Conversation with Stephen Seki"In this episode of the podcast which kicks off Season 3, Chris and Fleur are joined by the absolute powerhouse and motivational speaker, Stephen Seki - CEO of SekiSpeaks Ltd.This episode takes a slightly different approach from our usual format, but Stephen's insights on positive mindset, resilience and personal growth will deliver tremendous value to our listeners. In this episode, we dive into:- Stephen's journey - from pharmacist to the stage as a motivational speaker- How he communicates differently to Ben Z vs. Directors, Leaders & Executives- Why authenticity matters more than ever- The challenges young people face entering their careers- Mindset during change - including the impact of the technological advancements to the procurement profession- What happens when leaders ignore the human side of their colleaguesThis episode is equal parts inspiring, practical, and energising, whether you’re a student, a seasoned leader, or somewhere in between, there’s something in here for you.Check out Stephen's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenseki-motivationalspeaker/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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"Beyond the Contract: Vendor Management Meets Strategic Procurement"In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur are joined by Celia SGAR who is the co-founder of Vendor Score IT and creator of Supply Management Framework SGAR. They discuss about the benefits that a structured approach to SRM can bring to an organisation as well as tools and methodologies that can support implementation. Check out Celia's LinkedIn page here for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiasgar/More details on Vendor Management Hub can be found on Celia's website - https://www.vendormanagerhub.comDon'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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

"The Transatlantic Tender: UK & Canada in Conversation"In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur are joined by Richa Singh, podcast host of Procurement Horizons and our first non-UK based guest, where they talk all about the differences in procurement between the UK & Canada. Make sure to listen as Chris and Fleur are also put under the spotlight with some insightful questions. Richa's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richasingh0408/Procurement Horizons podcast (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lJKe0YhicRvcn9m1MpcfU?si=20e7e9a3398746b2Don'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-rundownFleur'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 - [email protected]

Engage to Win, Procurement’s First Move - Benefiting from Preliminary Market EngagementIn this episode of the podcast, Chris and Fleur talk all about Preliminary Market Engagement under the Procurement Act 2023. They explore the importance of market engagement, the new notice that has been introduced as well as looking at how to unlock the potential that can be seen from carrying out this activity. 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-rundownFleur'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 Chrs and Fleur at - [email protected]

In this very special episode of the podcast, welcome to this live recording of South East Consortium’s2025 “Who’s Leading the Way”.Chris and Fleur are joined by four amazing guests who all bring great insights and views to a range of different topics!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-rundownSouth East Consortium's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-east-consortium/posts/?feedView=allFleur'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 Chrs and Fleur at - [email protected]

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by David Smith (Acting Chief Executive Officer of South East Consortium) where they discuss topics such as the Procurement and the recent Consultation in relation to Housing Associations and the specific work that SEC carry out. Make sure to listen till the end for a special announcement!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-rundownDavid's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsmithkent/South East Consortium's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-east-consortium/posts/?feedView=allRegister to attend SEC 2025 - https://southeastconsortium.org.uk/events/sec2025Fleur'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 Chrs and Fleur at - [email protected]

In this episode, Chris and Fleur take a deep dive into the recent Cabinet Office lead consultation that took place entitled 'Public Procurement: Growing British Industry, Jobs and Skills'. They explore each of the different areas included in the consultation and share thoughts on the different topics included. 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-rundownFleur'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 Chrs and Fleur at - [email protected]

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-rundownSusan'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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

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=allGabriel'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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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=allThe Procurement Plug (website) - https://theprocurementplug.comDon'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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Martin Medforth, a respected public procurement and contract management advisor, mediator and pracademic. This insightful discussion focuses not only on the Procurement Act but also how compliance alone does not drive good procurement. Martin's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-medforth-aa4ab1/ 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 [email protected]

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Anthony Feagan and Kirstie Wilson from Matrix.  They discuss how Matrix can support Public Sector clients as well as some of the key benefits that they think the new Procurement Act will bring to public sector procurement activity.  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/ Matrix LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/matrix-uk/posts/?feedView=all Anthony's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-feagan-886a4585/ Kirstie's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstie-wilson-mcips-bb6aa6ba/ 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 - [email protected]

In this episode, we have our 1st guest speaker joining the podcast. Kieran McGaughey, a Consultant Solicitor specialising in public procurement law, joins us to discuss the key headlines from the last month as well as why it is better to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to preparation ahead of the new regulations being launched. Check out Kieran's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-mcgaughey-29383b66/ Join our LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13006179/

Join us in Part 1 of a ‘mini-series’ where we explore the changes that will be seen with the Procurement Act 2023 in comparison to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle. We discuss the first six stages in this episode from Defining the Need through to Supplier Selection and Participation in a Tender. The CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle diagram that we discuss as part of this episode can be found here - https://www.cips.org/intelligence-hub/procurement/procurement-supply-cycle 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/

In this episode, join Chris and Fleur as they answer some of your questions and bring insights as to how public sector procurement can maximise the use of SMEs within the Construction market and procurement processes. 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 [email protected]

In this episode, Chris and Fleur get all reflective with our "Review of the Year'. We take a month-by-month recap of the Procurement Act 2023 and the journey to where we are today heading into 2025. We also take a look back at the previous 18 episodes since starting this podcast. 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/

In this episode, Chris and Fleur are joined by Faye Dolan, Framework Director at Procure Partnerships and discuss all about the changes that will be seen in this space with the implementation of the Procurement Act, as well as how Procure Partnerships can support Public Sector Authorities and Suppliers alike with the use of their agreements. Faye's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/faye-dolan-77569212b/ Procure Partnerships LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/procure-partnerships/posts/?feedView=all Procure Partnerships Website - https://procurepartnerships.co.uk 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/

In this episode, we are joined by futurist Ant Morse from Adventa and author of ‘The Future of Us’. We discuss all about digital transformation and the future of Procurement along with the changes that we may see with the introduction of the Procurement Act. 2023. Ant's LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/antmorse/ 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/

In this episode where we focus on Market Engagement, we are joined by Moira Skinner from ProcureCo and talk all about how public sector buyers along with suppliers can gain useful market intel from their platform. For those that have not come across ProcureCo previously, they have produced an online platform which can help public procuring organisations level up their procurement intel as part of pre-market engagement and beyond. Moira provides an overview into the developmental history of the platform, how it has evolved over time, plus how continual dialogue with the sector has been key to its success. Moira's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moiraskinner/ ProcureCo website - https://procureco.uk 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/

Join us in the 2nd episode of our Impressions sub-series where we will speak to individuals from the sector about the Procurement Act 2023 and their interpretation ahead of the go-live date which has now been extended to 24th February 2025. In this episode, we talk with Chris Elliott and discuss all about the Act and how organisations are preparing for implementation. 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/ Chris Elliott's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-elliott-50a2b630/ 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/

Join us in the 1st episode of our Impressions sub-series where we will speak to individuals from the sector about the Procurement Act 2023 and their interpretation ahead of the go-live date which has now been extended to 24th February 2025. In this episode, we talk with Ann-Marie Cooper and discuss all about the Act and how organisations are preparing for implementation. 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/ Ann-Marie's LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-marie-cooper-43559b231/ 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/

Join us in Part 2 of a ‘mini-series’ where we explore the changes that will be seen with the Procurement Act 2023 in comparison to the CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle. We discuss the remaining seven stages in this episode from 'Issue Tender Documents' through to 'Supplier Relationship Management' and 'Asset Management'. The CIPS Procurement & Supply Cycle diagram that we discuss as part of this episode can be found here - https://www.cips.org/intelligence-hub/procurement/procurement-supply-cycle 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/

As we have reached the point where it is just under two months to go till the go-live of the Procurement Act 2023, join us for a general chat/catch-up on where we currently are and how we see the next few months. We discuss areas such as the key areas that we think that Public Sector Authorities will be focusing on and what we are looking forward when the new Regulations are live. 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/

In this episode, we celebrate hitting our 1st milestone of the 10th podcast recording as well as continuing with the listener’s choice and focusing on Dynamic Markets. We follow on from our Frameworks episode and discuss all the changes that will be seen as part of the new Dynamic Markets approach which will replace the existing Dynamic Purchasing Systems and Qualification Systems. 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/