Procurement Strategies for Kingston University London's New Building Project

This assignment is designed to test the following learning outcomes, which are derived from your module descriptor:

· Understand the role of the client in the procurement process

· Recommend the appropriate forms of procurement strategy for different types of projects

· Critically analyse in the tendering and estimating process from both client and contractor perspectives and the importance of using tender evaluation techniques

· Produce and use information for controlling and reporting on costs during design development and during construction

· Use best practice methods for the selection and appointment of consultants and contractors

· Evaluate the process of converting an estimate into a tender bid submission

ASSIGNMENT TASK

Your consultancy practice has been approached by a recognised new client who is Kingston University London. You view this as a new business opportunity for a sustained and ongoing partnership with them.

The Principal of Kingston University London is planning to build a new building within the area of Penrhyn Road campus. This building will have 2 auditoriums that comprising 200 seats each, high specification technology, and multimedia theatre with air conditioning and comfortable tiered seating that provides excellent visibility. The auditorium will feature a full size interactive screen and computer driven presentation facilities that is perfect for conferences, lectures and presentations. The budget provided for this new building is £10 million and is expected to be completed within 2 years period.

The new building is to be developed on the site next to the Kingston university main building. The old service building will need to be demolished to allow access to the new building.

The style of your written essay must be professional and formal.

Communication must be clear, effective and error-free throughout the report. The following points should also be used as guidance:

§ Direct speech including writing in the first, second person is inappropriate for academic reports and must be strictly avoided.

§ Short and clear sentences must be preferred in order to avoid slipping into note form.

§ Opinions and ideas must be well-articulated and evidence-based.

§ All abbreviations must be explained.

You are expected to refer to the indicative bibliography of the module provided in the Module Descriptor and any additional bibliographic sources available via iCat as relevant. In addition, you must undertake your own appropriate further reading and research in relation to the matters addressed in this coursework brief. Evidence of independent reading and research will be rewarded. Citations in the main report and a References list at the end of the report all bibliographic sources cited in the main report) must be presented and fully comply with the Harvard system.

Critical analysis of alternative procurement route/types for the proposed project 15% Examination of advance procurement practices suitable for the project 15% An evaluation of what factors would influence the development of an appropriate procurement strategy and how it could be implemented 15% Potential benefits of adopting alternative procurement strategies