News and Insights
News and Insights
Augmentas awarded coveted place on Crown Commercial Service’s Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3)
Augmentas awarded coveted place on Crown Commercial Service’s Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Augmentas has been awarded a coveted place on the Crown Commercial Service’s
Augmentas Group attends and sponsors Procurex National 2021
Augmentas Group attends and sponsors Procurex National 2021 • MD Glenn St John-Colgan part of the Live Stages line-up Augmentas Group is attending and is
Matching people and proficiencies – how to hire the right interim manager
Matching people and proficiencies – how to hire the right interim manager One lesson COVID-19 has taught us is that business changes are inevitable. Even
In-house civil servants and external consultants: finding a balance
In-house civil servants and external consultants: finding a balance It would be unrealistic to expect any large organisation – including government – to rely solely
Ideas for buying better in the future…Successful future procurement
Ideas for buying better in the future… Successful Future Procurement Despite some great successes, the past 18-months have exposed a pressing need to plug the
Glenn St John-Colgan selected as Non-Executive Director for the Wise Group
Glenn St John-Colgan selected as Non-Executive Director for the Wise Group Augmentas’ Director, Glenn St John-Colgan, has been selected as the Non-Executive Director for growing
Horses for courses in our ‘gig-society’
Horses for courses, in our ‘gig-society’ When I set up Augmentas, I thought everyone should and must be an employee to be committed to us,
Eight common tendering mistakes to avoid at all costs
Eight common tendering mistakes to avoid at all costs Winning public sector tenders is a complex and time-consuming process. However, with a combined 90 years
FREE WEBINAR: Bidding from the Board – how to positively influence your public sector bidding success
Glenn St John-Colgan will be joining John Brunning, Partner at commercial group at Fieldfisher for an informative session designed to assist board level executives and general counsel challenge the organisation’s bidding strategy.
An idea on how to answer ‘Why you?’
An idea on how to answer ‘Why you?’ An idea on how to answer ‘Why you?’ Many years ago, when I was at business school,
Augmentas featured in Open Access Government
Augmentas featured in Open Access Government The April 2021 edition of Open Access Government has been published and includes a piece from our MD, Glenn
A life on our planet
A Life on Our Planet A Life on Our Planet I have just listened to David Attenborough’s latest essay about “Life on our Planet” and
Working with Augmentas – what to expect
Working with Augmentas – what to expect Working with Augmentas – what to expect We’re passionate about excellent customer service. As experts in procurement and
A quick way to assess the risk in your new business pipeline
A quick way to assess the risk in your new business pipeline If you win relatively few large contracts, forecasting new business is never easy. A
Get Your Timing Right
Get your timing right For those of us who seek to win contracts for ongoing services, it is useful to develop a marketing approach which
Agree ‘ways of working’ to accelerate learning
Agree ‘ways of working’ to accelerate learning I love watching professional sport where I can marvel at outstanding individual skills and fantastic teamwork. The seemingly
Bidding…a way to learn
Bidding…a way to learn Bidding is time consuming, can be expensive and can be demoralising when you lose. However, for those of us who provide B2B
When bidding for large contracts, success is driven from the top
When bidding for large contracts, success is driven from the top Over the years, Augmentas has had the pleasure of working with many different clients
What changes can be made to ensure public sector spending and project management is more efficient?
What changes can be made to ensure public sector spending and project management is more efficient? The government spends in excess of £250 billion annually
Get more tips for tender success from our guide
Get more tips for tender success with our guide With our 100% success rate at the qualification stage and 88% success rate at tender stage,
Social value in procurement in 2021
Social value in procurement in 2021 Undercutting rivals and promising shorter turn-around will always help when bidding for government business. Increasingly, though, these aren’t the
What changes are in store for public sector procurement in 2021?
What changes are in store for public sector procurement in 2021? With a Brexit deal agreed, there are questions being asked about the changing purchasing
How do I become an authorised supplier to the public sector?
How do I become an authorised supplier to the public sector? How do I become an authorised supplier to the public sector? With our experience
Why AGL?
We have a combined 90 years’ experience of writing and winning public sector tenders.
Tendering Opportunities
Are you looking in the right place for public sector bidding opportunities?
Awards
CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2020. We are delighted to announce that the Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been shortlisted for both ‘Outstanding People Development Programme’
Jacksons Interview
Jackson is a Senior Commercial Consultant with a twenty-five-year career as a leader
of major business transformation initiatives across retail, IT, telecommunications and
construction.
Minimising the impact of coronavirus on your business
Procurement Risk Management will be critical as businesses prepare for their bounce back.
A New Era? A Time to (Re) Consider Risk Management
In the unfortunate current climate, it seems somewhat apt to raise the topic of Risk Management.
IR35 Delay – What does this mean for you?
As you will be aware, on the 17th March, the UK Government announced a delay to the much debated IR35 reforms that were due to come into force in April this year. IR35 has been a hot topic in Parliament for the past 12 months with much resistance coming from across the business landscape.
IR35 – what problem is HMRC trying to fix?
It has had a lot of press over the last year or so, culminating now with it being delayed until next year (2021). However, was that really a consequence of COVID-19, or was it an ‘opportunity’ to have another think?
Procurement Policy Note – Responding to COVID-19
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and associated guidance on the public procurement regulations and responding to the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
Procurement Policy Note – Supplier relief due to COVID-19
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out information and guidance for public bodies
on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current
coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak.
Q1 Newsletter
Welcome to AGL’s Inbrief, our latest newsletter to keep you updated on our news and provide you with industry information and helpful hints and tips.
CRUK Blog
At Augmentas Group we spent the last 12 months raising £10,000 for Cancer Research on 4th February 2020 – World Cancer Day.
Augmentas Group Auction For Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK’s vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured and we couldn’t agree more.
MD of Augmentas Group Announced as Judge at IOD London & South Director of the Year Awards 2019
Augmentas Group’s Managing Director Glenn St John-Colgan has been invited to sit on the judging panel at this year’s Annual London & South Director of the Year Awards hosted by the Institute of Directors.
Augmentas Group Auction For Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK’s vision is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured and we couldn’t agree more.
Flex Appeal
Augmentas Group is a commercial consultancy with a premium interim management service.
I Belong Here
Augmentas Group held its first Alumni Event at M on Victoria Street. It was a great night, with over 40 of us and a few long-standing clients as well. Augmentas’ MD Glenn gave a short but rousing speech about the future of our Network, followed by some celebratory drinks, nibbles and some lively discussion.
A Management Consultancy … but not as you know it
Have you ever struggled to find the right management consultancy to partner with?
Helpful Tips to win Public Sector Work
Public Sector tendering can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be!
Portal Administration Guidance – Sound Like Fun?
After searching, identifying, researching and qualifying that the potential tender is a genuine and achievable opportunity for your business.
Could you sell more to the public sector?
The public sector has a growing remit to buy from SMEs and perceive that there are many advantages to doing so.
Transfer of undertakings (TUPE) – What exactly is TUPE?
TUPE applies to the private sector, the public sector and the third sector.
Understand Tendering? Help is at Hand…
Definition – Meaning of Tender To invite bids for a project, or to accept a formal offer. Tender usually refers to the process whereby governments invite bids for large projects that must be submitted within a finite deadline.
Cyber Security – Quite the topic of Conversation at the moment!
A primary objective of the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy is to make the UK a safer place to conduct business online.
Working from Home – My 7 Step Guide
Do you work from Home? Are you able to self-motivate? If you’re feeling unsuccessful as a home worker, and need some help/ideas, try considering the following, they definitely help me!
