In the 2025 edition of our procurement trends survey, ‘Creating a Value Chain’, our data highlights a marked shift from a transactional to an outcome-based procurement approach across the UK construction industry.
Economic conditions have changed and our findings show that a growing number of both clients and contractors recognise the need for a more sustainable contracting model.
Clients are also demanding more and better outcomes – and this is evidenced by the increasing sustainability targets placed in tenders.
Key Findings For Shifting to Outcome-Based Procurement in Construction
Here are some of the key findings that have informed our view that it is now time for the whole industry to adopt outcome-based procurement more widely:
- 31% of contracts are now defining sustainability targets
- 40% of contractors are reporting an increase in collaborative procurement practices
- 61% of tenders make it clear the tender criteria to be used
To compile this report, now in its sixth year, we surveyed contractors across the supply chain, covering a range of sectors and project types to build an accurate and detailed picture of the current construction procurement landscape.
We examine hard market data, through primary research along with data from our Q2 Construction Market Intelligence and changing sentiments to reveal the key procurement trends and their impacts.
This report is essential reading for anyone involved in construction procurement – investors, those commissioning construction projects and their supply chain, along with policymakers and influencers of best practice.
You can access the full report here.
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