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Government Construction Strategy definition

What does Government Construction Strategy mean? In legal practice, Government Construction Strategy describes UK central government policy on how the state should act as a construction client and procure works and professional services to drive efficiency, value for money and improved capability. It is not a statutory term and is not defined in legislation or case law; it refers to Cabinet Office/Infrastructure and Projects Authority strategies (notably 2011–2015 and 2016–2020), now read alongside the Construction Playbook and Transforming Infrastructure Performance. Key features commonly referenced in procurement and contract documents include: collaborative procurement and early supply chain engagement; standardisation and modern methods of construction; the...

UK Government Construction Playbook: Public Works Procurement, Delivery Models, Standard Forms, MMC/BIM, Net Zero, Risk and Pricing, Supplier Assessment and Resolution Planning—A Legal Overview

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Practice notes

The UK government released the Construction Playbook (‘the Playbook’) in December 2020, honouring the commitment in the National Infrastructure Strategy issued on 25 November 2020 (see News Analysis: The National Infrastructure Strategy—infrastructure commitments and planning reforms). The Playbook sets out the government’s policy, strategy and principal objectives for the procurement of public works and construction projects from 2020 onwards. For background on the earlier approach to construction, refer to Practice Note: Government Construction Strategy 2016–2020 [Archived]. An updated edition appeared in September 2022, accompanied by standalone guidance on modern methods of construction, longer-term contracting programmes, advancing net zero carbon and Sustainability, engagement with the market, suppliers and supply chains, and recommendations arising from a review of public sector construction frameworks.

Purpose, aims and objectives of the Playbook

The Playbook’s purpose is to describe how government will procure projects by articulating the policies it will apply. In doing so, it signals a clear desire to re-evaluate historic procurement practices and to adopt fresh approaches to risk, sustainability and innovation. It also proposes the adoption of ‘Front end loading’, ie placing greater emphasis...

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