Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Procurement Consultant to co-ordinate procurement activity to ensure successful contract award in the procurement of a high value high risk technology procurement under the public procurement regulations.

Client Details

Our client is a consultancy leading the undertaking of a project procurement to award a high value high risk technology procurement under the public procurement regulations.

Description

The project procurement consultant will manage the co-ordination of the procurement activities against a timed project plan tasks include but not limited to:

• Support the design and management of the competition plan from project design to contract award.
• Co-ordinate and complete project documentation, in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023
• Work with the project team to co-ordinate the drafting of tender documentation in accordance with the agreed procurement competition plan, and governance requirements.
• Co-ordinate all evaluation panel activity, including scheduling, and secure distribution of documentation and evaluation and moderation meetings
• Expedite the completion of evaluation documentation at PSQ and ITT stages
• Provide procurement support and advice to evaluation panel members throughout the moderation process.
• Support the Procurement Lead to complete consolidation of scores, and formal recording of evaluation outcomes in line with published methodology.
• Support issuance of tender documentation via the approved procurement portal, ensuring compliance with procedural and transparency obligations.
• Manage clarification processes, and wider Bidder communications as required, in a controlled and documented manner
• Maintain a complete and structured audit trail of all procurement communications, documentation, and process milestones.
• Work with the Procurement Lead and to prepare structured evaluation summary reports, governance-ready documentation, award decision documentation, and standstill communications in accordance with statutory requirements.
• In collaboration with the wider project team, ensure that all documentation and process steps are capable of withstanding independent review, supplier challenge, or audit examination.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Consultant should have:

• Previous experience in supporting competitive public tender process in line with UK Public Sector procurement regulations
• Experience of public procurement and high-value technology projects
• Evidence of supporting the delivery of a high value technology project throughout the procurement stages to contract award
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills ideally with knowledge if competitive dialogue process
• The ability to analyse data and market trends to inform procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate of -350 to -470 outside IR35, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a reputable organisation in the services industry.
• Chance to play a key role in shaping procurement strategies and delivering value.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

If you are ready to take on this exciting temporary role as an Interim Procurement Consultant, we encourage you to apply today.