What Procurement Practitioners need to know about the Common Assessment Standard

About this event

CAS’s main objective is to create a more streamlined and consistent process for assessing the capabilities and compliance of potential suppliers. It is designed to minimise duplication, particularly for suppliers who often have to complete multiple, slightly different PQQs for various contracts. PPN 03/24 extended CAS to central government and wider public sector bodies to pre-qualify suppliers for works related contracts. This event will explain the requirements of the latest guidance and what it means for practitioners involved in procuring constructions contracts, and how you can position yourself in light of the changes.

Who should attend?

The webinar will support procurement, finance, solicitors, project managers, auditors and contract managers with day-to-day responsibilities for developing the Associated Tender Documents and managing Suppliers.

How will you benefit from attending?

Key learning outcomes include:

• Overview of supplier pre-qualification for works contracts in the UK public sector
• How CAS has been developed to take into account wider criteria such as sustainability, modern slavery and financial performance
• Factors CAs should consider when deciding whether to use CAS or the Standard PSQ
• Whether your SME’s can seek CAS accreditation
• Find out if CAS is mandatory for all works contracts

CPD hours

This event carries three CPD hours.