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Starting April 1, 2026, public sector suppliers must ensure they are registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) for notifiable below-threshold contracts. Authorities will require a unique identifier in contract notices. This change aims to enhance procurement transparency and necessitates digital readiness for consultants, contractors, and SMEs.

Paul Wong joined the No Straight Lines podcast to discuss resilience, leadership and delivering complex projects. The conversation explored clarity, preparation and collaboration as essential drivers of successful outcomes, alongside insights from manufacturing and healthcare programmes that shape Lee Wakemans’ practical, disciplined approach to project delivery.