The Procurement and Delivery Board has been established to develop and promote best practice in transport procurement and all aspects of the delivery of Highways and Transportation Services. To collate and disseminate knowledge concerning salient issues and developments in the institutional, funding and delivery arrangements for transport infrastructure and services, including; 

• Defining scope of services within a strategic context
• Options Appraisal
• Funding
• Risk Allocation and Contract Selection
• Capability and Capacity of Suppliers
• Delivery of Outcomes
• Contract Management and Continuous Improvement

More information on board objectives and membership

Six new interest areas are being developed by Board members and the outputs from the activities will form a series of advice notes for the profession. These areas are:

• Definitions – Glossary of Procurement Terms
• Delivery Strategy
• Client requirements & capabilities
• Process – Who does what?
• Partnering – What has it achieved?
• Commercial Relationship – Understanding risk