QSP7SPT Procurement And Tendering Individual Assignment 1 Brief - 2025 | UCEM

QSP7SPT Scenario

You are working for a consultancy firm which specialises in providing procurement and construction advice to both commercial and non-commercial organisations. Your firm has been appointed to provide advice to a client on the procurement and tendering strategy for a large mixed-use development project in a UK location. There are prospects of similar developments in locations outside of the UK. Achieving a successful outcome is key in showcasing what can be achieved elsewhere.

The client has limited experience with such construction projects and will look to your organisation for guidance on a successful outcome. The client has expressed a desire for the development to achieve high-quality outcomes and value driven decisions, while minimising project risks. The development includes luxury residential flats, retail, and commercial spaces, with several specialist design and construction elements. One of the client's key requirements is that the project not only adopts sustainable practices, but for the buildings to achieve BREEAM rating of 'Excellent' and a WELL gold certification. 

The project will be located on a brownfield site that accommodated various buildings including a warehouse previously used for the manufacture of car batteries. There are currently no buildings on site as these were demolished by the previous owners. 

During an initial meeting, the client raises concerns about selecting an appropriate procurement route and tendering approach. They are particularly worried about potential risks associated with time delays. not meeting the desire quality standard and the coordination of multiple specialist contractors.

The client is considering advertising the residential units to enable them to be quickly sold following completion and therefore important that the programme does not over run.

QSP7SPT Task:

Prepare a report advising your client on the factors you have considered in developing a procurement strategy, in order to determine a procurement route and suitable standard form of contract that best meet the needs of this client and their proposed development.

You must provide clear reasoned recommendations justifying your approaches to: 

• developing a procurement strategy 
• identifying the most appropriate procurement route 
• selecting a suitable standard form of contract for the required works. 

Your report should be supported where appropriate by tables, diagrams either in the body of the text or appendices. 

QSP7SPT Additional Guidance 

The following are required in the report:

• Title page / front cover; 
• Executive summary;
• Contents list:
• Introduction: 
• Main body — use of headings and subheadings recommended; 
• List of references.