The effective planning of a Security Service Supplier partner change is fundamental as the RFP process takes a significant amount of time, effort and resource to implement.

Identifying available support resources may also prove challenging. Advanced planning ensures a smooth and effective process. Supplier Operating Standards should be used within all Security Service Supplier RFP’s and subsequent Supplier partner contracts. Allowing sufficient time to manage an initiative will ensure that an effectively engineered solution is identified, robustly validated and a "best-fit, best-value" Supplier partner as an integral part of an operationally, financially and administratively sustainable program.

  • End of the contract term or request from Client to change
  • Unsuccessful supplier re-bid for the services
  • Supplier performance issues - early termination by CBRE / Client
  • Supplier commercial viability - early termination by supplier/ CBRE / Client
  • Change of supplier ownership through acquisition or Supplier partner goes into receivership

1. Typical Supplier Change Drivers

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2. Useful Links

6 - 9 Months out

Engage Client and key stakeholders

identify roadblocks, discuss with stakeholders

Brief Suppliers, prepare shortlist and brief sourcing

Agree Sourcing process and draft SOW

Prepare RFP and Timeline

4 - 6 Months out   

Issue the RFP

Review RFP and Commercials, negotiate as required and select supplier 

Obtain Client and Internal approvals, legal etc,.

Award Contract, service notices to incumbent, prepare transition plan

Communicate to all stakeholders

3 Months out

Align existing supplier with incoming supplier to ensure a seamless transition

Agree and align to on-site RACI

Finalise Equipment requirements

Obtain any Capex approvals or lock in with supplier

Ensure all relevant statutory codes are met before final installation

1 Month out

Communicate transition to all parties and socialise information

Finalise updates on all commercial requirements 

Check Equipment (CCTV etc) installation date on target

Update all Asset registers and contractual documents including maintenance planning

GO - LIVE

Project Timing

BID

RFP Project Timeline