Development of the UK public procurement transparency policy and legislation relating to it and associated guidance. Intelligent customer function for development of the Central Digital Platform for UK public procurement. Leading on the policy conversation about public procurement data under the new regime.Deep interest in strategic potential of international public procurement transparency and data.

Developing policy and legislation in support of the Green Paper 'Transforming Public Procurement. Realising the vision of a central transparency platform for public procurement, and embedding transparency in public procurement and contracting using Open Contracting and Data Standards.

Working on the reform of the public procurement regulations, with special interest in digital reform of procurement and commercial tool, including DPS, Framework and Qualification Systems.

Working with the Public Sector Buying Organisations to form partnerships and deliver best value for the tax payer.

We developed our niche of working with Social Housing providers and other public sector organisations to develop landscaping schemes on new build and retrofit schemes.We worked with many architects and engineers to develop suitable schemes, measured against the code for sustainable home/BREEAM points.We worked with builders to give advice and co-ordinate services, such as arboriculture and ecology.

I ran an internet-based plant shop, supply small shops and other wholesale customers with plants and horticultural goods.