Procurement and risk strategy

The way a project is procured can have a greater impact on its success than any other any other commercial decision. Our cost management specialists develop procurement and risk strategies that give clients confidence and clarity from the outset, backed by transparency and control at every stage.

We advise public and private sector clients on procurement routes, contract forms, packaging strategies and risk allocation. Balancing programme aspirations against budget certainty, funding requirements and market conditions is rarely straightforward, so we draw on current contractor and supply chain intelligence to shape an approach that attracts strong bidders and holds up in practice – compliant with the Procurement Act where applicable.

Our expertise spans traditional, design and build, two-stage, negotiated and framework procurement routes, alongside early contractor involvement and market engagement strategies. We help clients select the right contracting approach and establish effective commercial incentives. Value for money is central to this, as is embedding social value and sustainability objectives within procurement plans from the start.

Through risk workshops, market testing and commercial due diligence, we help clients understand how risks should be allocated, managed and priced across the project lifecycle. This grounds procurement decisions in real market conditions, supply chain capacity and project-specific delivery challenges.

Clear governance and early decision-making reduce uncertainty and improve competition. Projects enter procurement with stronger alignment between scope, risk and delivery objectives, creating a stronger platform for successful outcomes.