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Supply Cross River - Developing Supply Chains in Central London. 4 February 2013 Collaborative Procurement Workshop Involving Local Suppliers Marion Cugnet Project Manager Cross River Partnership. Cross River Partnership. Delivering Regeneration Together Economic growth
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Supply Cross River -Developing Supply Chains in Central London 4 February 2013 Collaborative Procurement Workshop Involving Local Suppliers Marion Cugnet Project Manager Cross River Partnership
Cross River Partnership • Delivering Regeneration Together • Economic growth • Sustainable employment • Carbon reduction • Quality Place Making
Supply Cross River • SXR1 – September 2008 - December 2011 • Over 800 SMEs registered on the programme • £18m new sales generated • 150 jobs created/safeguarded • SXR2 – January 2013 - March 2015 • 500 SMEs assisted • £12m new sales generated • 110 jobs created/safeguarded • Central London delivery
Supply Cross River • Adding value • Cross borough working, cross department engagement • All sectors: industrial and private/public • Dual approach: Demand and supply sides • Flexible and innovative procurement initiatives • Using the power of procurement to spread economic benefits
Supply Cross River • Issues & Lessons learnt • Engaging with, and provoking changes to buyers’ behaviour requires time and commitment • Lack of confidence in procurement process • Need for strong policies and buy-in and support from politicians and senior officers e.g. SXR achievements with S106 clauses and local procurement codes and toolkit • Monitoring and refining the process constantly