Contract and Commercial Initiative of the Year
New for 2025/26!
This category focuses on outstanding contract management – identifying innovation and best practice to ensure that the value of a contract is maximised throughout its lifetime and engaging commercially with suppliers to deliver better outcomes and reduce risks.
Sector: Public Sector
Timescale: A GO Awards submission in this category must cover activity during the period January 2024 to June 2025.
Entry Questions
Background
Please provide background detail about the organisation submitting an entry for this category. (This answer will not be scored)
What specific challenges in contract and commercial management did your organisation face and how were they identified?
Describe the nature of the challenges in the contract and their potential impact on procurement effectiveness or risk?
What innovative strategies or best practices did your team implement to address these challenges?
Highlight how your approach went beyond standard expectations in contract and risk management.
How has your initiative increased value for your organisation and its stakeholders?
Provide evidence of measurable benefits, such as cost savings, increased or additional value or improved service delivery.
How did you engage suppliers in the process and what impact did this have on risk management and contract success?
Share examples of supplier collaboration that contributed to better outcomes.
What achievement are you most proud of in this initiative and what lessons can other procurement teams learn from your experience?
Emphasise how your approach can serve as a model for other organisations.
How has your organisation embedded these improvements into long-term procurement practices to ensure lasting impact?
Explain how the lessons learned have shaped your organisation’s strategies and policies.
