Effective bidding under the Competitive Flexible Procedure

Procurement is an important element of technology adoption and digital transformation.  For techUK’s Procurement Week 2026, we will explore several themes related to both public and private sector procurement, including sustainable procurement, social value and the impact of AI on procurement.

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Procurement plays a central role in technology adoption and digital transformation. As part of techUK’s Procurement Week 2026, this webinar will focus on the Competitive Flexible Procedure and how suppliers can succeed under this new approach introduced by the Procurement Act 2023. With buyers able to design more agile, bespoke, and multi-stage processes, understanding how to navigate and compete effectively under the procedure is essential. This session will provide practical insight into how the procedure works and how organisations can strengthen their bidding strategy.

Key takeaways

• Understand how the Competitive Flexible Procedure operates in practice

• Learn how buyers are using the new flexibilities under the Procurement Act 2023

• Explore how to navigate multi-stage and outcome-focused tenders

• Strengthen bidding strategies to improve scoring and conversion

This webinar is relevant for organisations bidding into public sector procurement, including:

• Business development and bid teams

• Commercial leads working on framework and direct awards

• Suppliers seeking to improve performance under new procurement rules

Speakers

• Eve Upton, BidCraft