Redcap Associates Ltd. Procurement Transformation

Redcap Associates is a leading European procurement consultancy that specialises in enabling organisations to transform and optimise procurement performance.

We enable clients to Redefine the Capability of procurement and sales teams and thereby transform to deliver excellence.

In pursuit of this goal we believe that “Excellence is a Journey not a Destination” as it enables continuous improvement through value delivery.

Redcap Associates’ skill and experience can transform procurement performance quickly. Our team are professional, proactive and very pragmatic in their dealings, working with clients to enable effective and sustainable transformation regardless of the urgency of the task.

Our approach delivers results and value that very soon exceeds the investment.

We look forward to talking to you…

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Welcome to Redcap’s latest news and views on procurement, sales and business development. If you would like more information  do not hesitate to contact us…  we look forward to speaking to you.

A very successful two days of Supplier Development Workshops summed up by Dan Jay of Walker Rubber and Plastics Ltd “I just wanted to thank you once again for the training courses you provided to us this week. The feedback I have had from the staff was extremely positive, so much so, when you have some more in three months time we might want to send other staff members along. With regard to my training, I found both courses very useful indeed and I appreciate you taking the time to train me”.

Next Supplier Development Workshops:

Better Buying 8:45 ~ 12.30 27th March 2012

Better Negotiation 13:30 ~ 17.00 27th March 2012

Better Selling 8:45 ~ 12.30 28th March 2012

Better Bidding 13.30 ~ 17:00 28th March 2012 – to see more information please follow link: www.procurementtransformation-gb.co.uk/events/

All priced at £75.00 plus VAT and taking place at our offices, Norse House, 2 Ardney Rise, Norwich, NR3 3QH. To book your place please contact Sharon on 01603 401363 or email sbetts@redcapassociates.co.uk

 Spaces are available on the four key Supplier Development Workshops being held on 17th & 18th January  Contact Sharon to book a place….

These events will suit businesses looking to grow by honing skills in a risk free  learning environment. The Group size is kept to under 9 participants allowing the opportunity to ask questions that are focused on your business.

9th December 2011  Redcap, Cog Media and Visual Devotion will be holding an office for friends, suppliers, customers and potential clients to enjoy some seasonal cheer from 12.30 to 5.00pm, all are welcome, we would appreciate you letting us know if you plan to come so we have enough mince pies!

Dave will be presenting an informal session  “Get yourself Bid Ready for 2012″ to win business in the New Year, come along and enjoy some festive cheer!

Do you run a small to medium sized business and need your team to improve their skills?

Redcap are running a series of low cost 1/2 day sessions to improve skills to drive better value to the business; for more information click here.

Su Ingle & David Pratt agree to develop Dynamic Communication

They say never meet your heroes – well that got blown apart recently- not for Su but for David.

David met with Su Ingle, television, radio presenter and media personality.

Having watched Su present on “Tomorrow’s World” and a whole range of science and nature stuff across radio and television they met to discuss business.

The potential for our joint clients is incredible, as they discussed “Dynamic Communication” either one to one or in groups to improve peoples skills primarily to enable them to improve their ability to Influence, Negotiate, face “the Board” and respond to “the Media”. 

Su’s extensive experience in the world of media presentation and interviews, combined with David’s approach to business and negotiation, will mean the programmes will be in serious demand.

To keep up to date with developments of this new and exciting partnership follow us on twitter, linked-in or with the Redcap blog!

Download the presentation by David Pratt made to SME businesses  at the Holiday Inn on 26th October 2011, a great evening

Follow the link http://www.procurementtransformation-gb.co.uk/resources-downloads/

Do you want to learn more about becoming “Bid Ready” and prepare to Win!

Attend a Free workshop to discover more about becoming “Bid Ready” and prepare to win more business

Follow the link for details http://www.procurementtransformation-gb.co.uk/events/

David will be the gest speaker at FSB Mid Norfolk Branch open and friendly networking event on Wednesday 26th October 2011 at Holiday Inn Norwich Airport from 18.30 to 21.00

David ‘s subject for the evening will be “Winning New Business”

Winning new business can be a real challenge especially for SME’s who are not used to dealing with larger more complex organisations,

David has built his business “Redcap Associates” through dealing with the “big boys” of the business world and clients include Nissan, VISA, Barclays, Shell, as well as Central Government, Emergency Services, Universities, County & Local Councils and interestingly his competitors!

His first question is usually “How serious are you?”

Quickly followed by:

• Do you want to respond quickly and effectively to new business opportunities?
• Do  you want to compete for new business?
• Do you want your business to grow and increase profitability?

There is no magic formula, but by adopting appropriate strategies and preparing your business to win is a key investment.

The evening will explore

• Are you really serious?
• Understanding the procurement labyrinth
• Setting a strategy
• Becoming ”Bid Ready”

Doors open at 18.30, buffet at 19.00, speaker at 19.20, networking to close at 21.00.

Cost £8 which includes light buffet and tea/coffee. Pay bar also available.

To greatly help us in catering for this event please BOOK HERE

Intrerest in Bid Ready increases following the recent training events.  This new business support initiative is growing,  after attending Erika Paganini from Intelligent Selling said

“The Bid Ready training was a real eye opener; it gave me a solid understanding of the complex process, potential pit falls and the enormous opportunities available to companies who get bid writing right first time.  Hearing David compare prey birds to businesses was entertaining and informative – I highly recommend Redcap and in particular David to any business that is serious about achieving long-term growth”.  

 To find out more and how Bid Ready can help your business contact Sharon or David on 01603 401363

David had great pleasure in attending the University Campus Suffolk’s  Graduation Ceremony at Bury St Edmunds Cathederal and presenting the Purchasing & Supply trophy for Student of the Year 2011

We would like to congratulate all of the students for their achievements, especially those studying Purchasing and Supply towards MCIPS.

Laura Kicks acheived the Supply Level 6 in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Qualifications.

Paula Jarvis won the Redcap Purchasing & Supply Trophy awarded for the student of the year!

Paula joins a select group of “Redcap Students of the Year” previous winners include

Lucy Voice ~ 2008

Alan Lamplough ~ 2009

Katie Darcy ~ 2010