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👋 Say goodbye to spreadsheet limitations, errors, and all-around confusion! 😖 AWARD® provides a robust procurement solution across the Welsh Public Sector, eradicating the errors and challenges of spreadsheets, and providing flexibility and results far beyond the limitations of sourcing tools. ⚙️ 🗣️ “In spreadsheets it’s easy to get lost as there’s no tracking in place. AWARD® kept us organised & told us what was next.” - Adra 🎟️ Deliver Procurement Excellence - Claim Your AWARD® Licence Today! If you work for the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government or a Welsh Public Sector Authority, visit us at Procurex Wales (Stand 68) today to claim your licence 🪪 or get in touch at info@commercedecisions.com. 📧 Start saving money, streamlining processes, and protecting your decisions from scrutiny. ✅ Our team is excited to help you get started with AWARD® - see you there! 👋

Are you attending Procurex Wales tomorrow? Don’t miss the chance to meet the AWARD® team at Stand 68! We’ll be on hand to provide valuable information and support regarding your access to the AWARD® Software. 🧑💻 AWARD® is a market-leading procurement management software available under an existing contract 📄 with the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government. It’s designed to help you save time, reduce risk and create greater efficiencies in your procurement processes. 👌 Thanks to the partnership between Commerce Decisions and the Welsh Government, 🤝 every Welsh Public Buyer is entitled to licences for AWARD®. All you need to do is request them! Visit us at Stand 68 👋 at Procurex Wales or contact us at info@commercedecisions.com. 📧

We’re excited to announce we’ll be presenting at Procurex Wales, sharing our approach to achieving procurement excellence. At Commerce Decisions, we believe excellence is about maximising value, balancing cost and quality, and leveraging the best technology for robust, defensible decisions. We proudly support Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government in upskilling their teams and as a representative, you’re entitled to an AWARD® Licence which will greatly assist in achieving your procurement goals. Visit us at Stand 68 to learn how to access your licence or reach out at info@commercedecisions.com. More details of our talk are below. 🎤 ‘The No.1 Solution to Procurement Excellence in Wales (and you already have access)’ 🕜 5th November - 13:25-13:45 👤 Andy Cripps, Managing Director, Commerce Decisions 📍 ICC Wales

For our Autumn/Fall socials this year, the UK team took on escape rooms at Escape Hunt UK in Oxford 🍂, while Team Canada ventured into the stunning Canadian wilderness to enjoy the crisp air and vibrant colours! 🍁

We're excited to announce that we'll be hosting a valuable session during the UK Ministry of Defence Systems and Data Week! Join the DSP AWARD® team to discover how to secure value for money and defend decisions when limited to a single supplier, focusing on competitive tactics, benchmarking and practical solutions. The team will also provide a quick update on how to work within the Procurement Act 2023. Title: Achieving Value for Money in Single Supplier Scenarios When: Wednesday 9th October | 2pm

⚠️ Missed our 'Achieving Value for Money in Single Supplier Scenarios' webinar? 👉You missed out! 😃Fortunately we made a recording so you can catch up. Access at the end of these short questions: https://lnkd.in/gAHF9Vn9 📹Enjoy!

Final call! Going live today at 9:15am EDT and 2:15pm BST with Drew Schlosser and Evan Hammond to share best practice advice on how to navigate this tricky but all too common scenario... 📺 Webinar: Achieving Value for Money in Single Supplier Scenarios 📅 Date: TODAY! 11th September 2024 🕑 Time: 2:15pm BST / 9:15am EDT 🔗 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eX4EeBpT

📺 Webinar: Achieving Value for Money in Single Supplier Scenarios ℹ️ Procurement professionals often face challenges when limited to a single supplier due to factors like vendor lock-in or lack of market interest. ➡️ This webinar focuses on how to secure value for money (VfM) in such scenarios and defend procurement decisions effectively. 💰🧑⚖️ Key Topics: 🔹 Why Single Supplier Scenarios Occur: Common causes such as market ▪️ conditions, intellectual property, or supplier consolidation. 🔹 Achieving and Proving VfM: Strategies to create competitive pressure and set benchmarks for evaluating proposals. 🔹 Defending Your Deal: Techniques to identify and counter inflated offers and justify your negotiations. 🔹 Case Studies: Real-life examples illustrating both challenges and successes. 📺 Webinar: Achieving Value for Money in Single Supplier Scenarios 📅 Date: 11th September 2024 🕑 Time: 2:15pm - 3:15pm 🔗 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eX4EeBpT 🧑 Who Should Attend: Procurement professionals seeking strategies to navigate single supplier challenges and achieve the best outcomes. 🙏 Join us to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to secure value for money, even when you’re seemingly out of options. You'll leave with practical tips and techniques to apply in your own procurement processes, ensuring you're prepared for any scenario.

For our quarterly Commerce Decisions Canadian 🍁 contingent get-together (quite a mouthful there 😅), we decided to get outside and do something where it didn't matter if it rained ☔️ (a trait we share with our UK team). Kayaking 🚣 on the Ottawa Canal seemed just the thing. This was Evan's first time, so he (and, to be fair, we) discovered a few untested muscles 💪 as we travelled down to the historic locks 🔒 at one end and Lansdowne Park ⛲ at the other. It was a great day all around, reminding us why we work well together, even when we often find ourselves, quite literally, in different boats. ⛴️ Photos taken by Arham Moeen 📷