Reducing Barriers to Entry for SMEs in Regulated Procurement

This expert-led webinar examines how the New Procurement Act is transforming opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector. With new regulatory tools designed to simplify and open up the procurement landscape, this session explores how the Act aims to reduce barriers, increase flexibility, and create a fairer, more transparent marketplace for suppliers. Leading procurement law specialist, Dr Rebecca Rees, Partner and Head of Public Procurement Law at Trowers & Hamlins and ABP’s Adam Sanford, Infrastructure Procurement Specialist and Chair of the BSI Construction Procurement Committee, discuss what the changes mean in practice — from new commercial mechanisms to the role of Artificial Intelligence in levelling the playing field.

This CPD explores:
– Reducing barriers to entry for SMEs in regulated procurement.
– Regulation & Policy Update: Key levers for SME-friendly procurement.
– New Commercial Tools: Frameworks and Dynamic Markets — how they differ from previous version.
– Procurement in Practice: Do buyers approach regulated procurement activities in the same way?
– Early Engagement: What makes a successful process and how to respond effectively as a supplier.
– Driving Innovation: Harnessing the competitive flexible process.
– Levelling the Playing Field: How AI is reshaping procurement.