Procurement in the UK

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Traditional Procurement

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A method where the design work is separate from the construction work. The client appoints a designer and a contractor separately.

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Design and Build

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A procurement method where the design and construction services are contracted by a single entity.

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Novated Design and Build

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A variation of design and build where the client initially appoints the designer, but the design responsibility is transferred to the contractor.

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Construction Management

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A method where the client appoints a construction manager to oversee the project, while trade contractors are contracted directly by the client.

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Management Contracting

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A procurement method where the contractor is responsible for managing the construction process, but the work is carried out by various trade contractors.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

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A collaborative approach that integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimise project results.

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Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

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A cooperative arrangement between one or more public and private sectors, typically of a long-term nature, to finance, build, and operate projects such as public transportation networks, parks, and convention centres.

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Cost Plus Contract

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A contract where the contractor is paid for all construction-related expenses plus an additional payment for profit, usually defined as a percentage of the contract's total cost.

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Turnkey Contract

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A type of contract where the contractor is responsible for both the design and construction of a project, and delivers it to the client in a ready-to-use condition.

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Alliance Contracting

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A collaborative approach where all parties involved in a project work together under a single contract to achieve shared objectives, often with shared risks and rewards.