Reforming UK Procurement: Insights from the Cabinet Office with Lindsay Maguire

<p><strong>The UK’s biggest procurement transformation in a generation is now live - but what does it really mean in practice?</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>Powering Procurement</em>, host <strong>Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch</strong> sit down with <strong>Lindsay Maguire</strong>, Deputy Director for Procurement Reform at the <strong>UK Cabinet Office</strong>, to unpack the thinking, ambition and real-world impact behind the new <strong>Procurement Act</strong>.</p><p>Lindsay has played a central role in reshaping the UK’s post-Brexit procurement regime, championing transparency, flexibility, fair competition, and better access for SMEs. Her work spans everything from designing the <strong>new central digital platform</strong> to shifting evaluation from MEAT to MAT, embedding social value, and modernising how public bodies engage with markets.</p><p>Together, Sian, Gareth and Lindsay explore:</p><ul><li><p>How the Procurement Act was shaped, and why flexibility and proportionality matter</p></li><li><p>What early adopters are already doing differently - and the innovations emerging across the UK</p></li><li><p>The rise of pre-market engagement and why it’s transforming supplier relationships</p></li><li><p>The power of transparency: from pipelines to KPIs and contract performance</p></li><li><p>Why culture, capability and systems are just as important as legislation</p></li><li><p>How the new regime aims to open doors for SMEs and drive fairer competition</p></li></ul><p>Insightful, practical and future-focused, this episode is essential listening for anyone navigating - or curious about - the new procurement landscape.</p>