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  • An introduction to procurement for public sector customers

    Topics:
    • Procurement, 
    • Public sector customers

    Construction & Procurement Delivery (CPD) provides professional procurement services to NICS departments, agencies and non-departmental public bodies.

    Understanding the CPD services available to public sector customers

    CPD offers a range of services to customers, depending on whether they are requiring procurement of supplies and services, construction works or services; or advice on managing projects or programmes.

    • read about construction related services provided by CPD

    Resources for new and current CPD customers

    If you are a new CPD customer for supplies and services contracts, then our Client Journey guide will be helpful to understand what to expect.

    All CPD customers may find it helpful to read relevant Procurement Policy Notes and to learn about pre-market engagement.

    Don't forget that CPD hosts a Centre of Excellence for Programme and Project Management - we have a wide range of resources to help you take a structured approach to delivering successful projects.

    Templates and helpful documents for current CPD customers

    In this section CPD customers can download documents and templates which are helpful in your liaison with CPD as a customer.

    CPD Customer Service Standards

    Read our Customer Service Standards to find out about the high standards of professional and ethical service that CPD has committed to.

    Public Contract Regulations 2015

    The current Public Contract Regulations came into effect on 25 February 2015. View the regulations.

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    • Construction Division
    • Construction procurement services
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    • CPD Shared Services Client List From 2024
    • Details of Chargeable Services Provided by CPD
    • Help for customers on writing specifications
    • Helpful Information and Forms for CPD Services
    • How to contact CPD with a new work request
    • Policy & Performance Division
    • Properties Division
    • Property Services Division (PSD)
    • Supplies & Services Division
    • Understanding Preliminary Market Engagement (PME)
    • Visiting Clare House
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