M B Associates Ltd (NZ)

M B Associates is a New Zealand privately owned consultancy specialising in providing procurement, contract management, asset management and facilities management advisory services. Working with our MCIPS-qualified procurement experts and specific business advisors, our consultants have an impressive record of delivering quantitative and qualitative efficiencies. Here we do things differently and help you drive a higher standard in your procurement solution. We have international experience in various infrastructure sectors and procurement methodologies (PPP/DBO/DBOM, DC etc) with extensive category knowledge. MB ASSOCIATES Procurement Solutions offers a diverse range of services to help you leverage expertise in the following areas:  Contract Management  Procurement Maturity Assessment and Improvement  Procurement Programme Management (PMO)  Strategic Sourcing and Category Management  Procurement Interim Management and Recovery  Change Management, Competency Development, Training and Mentoring  Procurement Strategy and Business Case Development  Asset Management We work with our clients to establish the critical contract metrics and risks to be managed during the contract phases. Our expertise covers the complete contract life cycle and we can assist you through all or part of your solution.  Preparing the business case  Assembling the project team  Developing the contract strategy  Risk assessment  Developing a contract exit strategy  Developing a contract management plan  Drafting specifications and requirements  Establish the prequalification, qualification and tendering procedures  Appraise suppliers  Draft RfP/ITT documents  Evaluate tenders  Negotiation  Contract award  Changes within the contract  Service delivery management  Relationship management  Performance reviews