Commercial Models and Attracting Investment
This paper provides guidance on considerations for Towns on the commercial structure of a project for which they have received a Towns Fund allocation. It provides this information in the context of understanding the structure and content of a Business Case.
Drawing on experience of running HM Treasury’s Better Business Case (BBC) training for circa 80 regeneration officers from the 101 Towns involved in the Towns Fund programme, and for members of the central DLUHC team, including the common questions raised, this guidance specifically considers the commercial case in parallel with the use of private / alternate financing.
Developing the Business Case for Grant Funded Projects
Description
This recorded workshop drew out key principles that Towns should consider in developing Business Cases for grant funded projects, focusing on the Commercial and Management Cases.
About the speaker
Mark Jones (Nichols) has over 30 years of experience in planning and managing infrastructure projects, with a focus on developing commercial and management cases for major projects. Mark also authored the templates, proportionality and best practice guides for the TFDP Commercial and Management cases.
Delivery and Procurement Methods
This short guidance evaluates both delivery and procurement methods against the needs of the Towns, setting out key considerations to consider when identifying the options for delivering their project.
This short guidance evaluates both delivery and procurement methods against the needs of the Towns, setting out key considerations to consider when identifying the options for delivering their project.
The Role of Traffic Management in Regenerating Cities
Description:
Crown Commercial Service hosted this webinar, which aimed to give an overarching view of Crown Commercial Service Traffic Management Solutions and how new traffic management measures create a better environment for all users combining responsibility towards Safer Streets, Clean Air Zone and management of anti-social behaviour.
As Towns continue to prepare their Business Cases and look at the delivery phase of the projects, it is important that Towns look at what routes to market are available in this area and to consider factors such as; sustainability, social value and carbon net zero when aligning projects with their own local priorities and targets.
About the speakers:
Irene Crothers (Senior Account Manager – North Team) joined CCS in June 2019 responsible for developing customer engagement primarily in the Local Authority and Not for Profit sectors in the North East, Yorkshire & Humber region.
Alex Byrne (Senior Account Manager – North Team) joined CCS in July 2019 following 10 years in the education sector working to support recruitment and staffing solutions with a range of customers across the North. At CCS he has been supporting Local Authority & Education customers to access a range of CCS solutions.
John Woolcock (Commercial Agreement Manager - Technology Services) has over 20 years’ experience in procurement. Public and private sector infrastructure and housing predominantly in procurement of large infrastructure projects.
Sonya Watts (Commercial Agreement Specialist – Technology Services) has worked for over 20 years in a procurement and commercial role in the Public Sector. She has experience in Network Services, Tech Services and Transport.
Mark Baxter (Commercial Agreement Executive – Technology Services) carries 18 years’ experience in Public Sector Procurement with HMPO, MoJ and CCS. Marl also has experience working in Charity Sector procurement as a contractor for the Royal Voluntary Service.
Louise Harvey (Commercial Agreement Manager – Technology Services) has 22 years’ experience in private sector for an International Book Wholesaler. Louise is currently managing Road Traffic business and will work as a support to John Woolcock across all Transport related frameworks.
Matt Wells (Commercial Agreement Manager) is currently managing the Supply chain within the transport area.
CCS: Supporting the delivery of your regeneration projects
Description
The recorded session aims to give an overview of Crown Commercial Service, what they do and where they can support on your Towns Fund journey.
As Towns continue to prepare their Business Cases and look at the delivery phase of the projects, it is important that Towns look at what routes to market are available and to consider factors such as; sustainability, social value and carbon net zero when aligning projects with their own local priorities and targets.
About the speakers
Darren Moore MCIPS (Head of Construction Growth) has extensive experience in developing commercial strategies across various categories that support public sector organisations, including Local Government, in procuring their built estate requirements. With over 15 years spent in the construction category, Darren has specific experience across construction professional services and more recently, in developing a new construction works category.
Craig Garsed MCIPS (Category Lead Construction) is a procurement professional with extensive public sector procurement experience working primarily within Local Government before more recently moving into the Civil Service. Craig is currently a Category Lead on the CCS Construction Works & Services framework agreement.
Irene Crothers (Senior Account Manager – North East) joined CCS in June 2019 as a Strategic Business Manager working in the Customer Experience Team and responsible for developing customer engagement primarily in the Local Authority and Not for Profit sectors in the North East, Yorkshire & Humber region. Previously she spent 20 years at HM Land Registry as a Business Development Manager driving growth and cost efficiencies to large private / public sector customers concentrating in the areas of infrastructure transport projects such as Thames Tideway Tunnel, HS2 & Crossrail and the financial, utilities/energy and legal sectors.
Alex Byrne (Senior Account Manager – North West) joined CCS in July 2019 following 10 years in the education sector working to support recruitment and staffing solutions with a range of customers across the North. At CCS he has been supporting Local Authority & Education customers to access a range of CCS solutions.
Commercial Case Good Practice
This webinar focuses on the Commercial Case. Drawing on published guidance, it provides a context for the application to Towns Fund projects with reference to the template and proportionality guide.
This webinar focuses on the Commercial Case. Drawing on published guidance, it provides a context for the application to Towns Fund projects with reference to the template and proportionality guide. The aim is to provide insights into topics and issues that will support Towns in developing proportionate and viable procurements and commercial arrangements.