1. Nic Caine MA, MCIPS, CMC
Contact: 07766 305367 e-mail: ncaine@k-valley.co.uk
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K Valley Ltd, 43 Bull Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6HP
PROFILE
Nic Caine is a professional with 30 years’ experience in procurement, project/programme management and
management consultancy. He has a demonstrable track record of successful delivery on projects ranging from
ICT/business change to major services provision across government, health and the wider public sector
including devolved administrations. His approach is characterised by effective team work, excellent
communications, flexibility and a focus on delivering solutions.
KEY SKILLS
 Procurement – full end-to-end service/discrete packages as required, including strategy
development, procurement policy and law, planning, contract development/negotiation and bid
evaluation;
 Project/Programme management and review – project set up, governance design/implementation,
project documentation, team lead, stakeholder management, benefits and risk management. Has
served both as Gateway Review Mission Critical Team Member and Low Risk Team Leader and led
on the delivery of government procurement transformation;
 Consultancy – scoping, planning and delivery of assignments covering a range of business issues
to deliver value to customers;
 Communication – communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Has given talks and
training on ICT procurement and legal matters both in the UK and internationally, and originated,
developed and ran Procurement Law conferences for UK Government.
CAREER HISTORY
2007 – Present:Director and Principal Consultant, K Valley Ltd:
Provision of Procurement, PPM and business advice as an independent service provider on behalf of the
NI Procurement and Logistics Service. Since 2008 as a sub-contractor via a framework contract. Reporting
to Prime Contractor lead and to Head of Procurement. Has also worked for Norfolk and Suffolk County
Councils and Cork Institute of Technology.
2000-2007 Senior Consultant, Office of Government Commerce
Role included the provision on a consultancy basis of advice, guidance and assistance to public sector
customers, and management of projects.
1998 to March 2000 - Service Manager, Legal and Commercial Practice, Central Computer and
Telecommunications Agency
Responsible for the legal guidance area of CCTA and undertaking assignments in own right. Role included
contract and assignment management of private sector solicitors, customer relationship management and
contributing to/publishing a quarterly legal journal. Also introduced the first CCTA legal conferences,
resulting in new revenue streams.
1995 to 1998 - Procurement Consultant, CCTA
The provision on a consultancy basis of advice, guidance and assistance to customers on ICT procurement
processes and contracts.

2. Nic Caine MA, MCIPS, CMC
Contact: 07766 305367 e-mail: ncaine@k-valley.co.uk
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K Valley Ltd, 43 Bull Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6HP
1994 to November, 1995 - DeputyManager,Strategic Assignments ConsultancyService (SACS), CCTA
Role included; contract management, agreeing terms of reference for CCTA’s contracted external consultants,
assignment monitoring, deputising for SACS Manager and bidding for work.
1984 to July 1994 - CCTAProcurement Services
ICT Procurement advisor to a wide variety of customers including Central Government, Universities, Museums,
Palace of Westminster and Royal Household.
Highlight achievements:
 2014/15: NI Business Services Organisation (BSO), GPSoC NI – multi-million pound project as part
of NHS HSCIC Competitive Dialogue for replacement GP ICT. Procurement planning and delivery
to enable critical business continuity deadlines to be met efficiently and effectively;
 2013: NI BSO, Technology Partnership– a key strategic regional ICT enabling framework contract of
up to £100 million value. As advisor and team member, produced bespoke procurement
documentation and plans for/participation in Competitive Dialogue to increase the efficiency of the
project enabling its delivery and benefit realisation in required timescales;
 2011: Norfolk County Council, Broadband Delivery Project – Nic’s Procurement Strategy assisted
the credibility of the Council’s successful bid for central government funding;
 2010: European Centre for Connected Health, Remote Telemonitoring NI – key role in the
successful delivery of a European Competitive Dialogue procurement of over £12 million in value.
As procurement advisor/deliverer, designed and managed a process that enabled effective
operation in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, including Permanent Secretary, Trust CEOs,
clinicians, Head of Procurement and bidders;
 2009: Department of Health, NI, Medicines Management Technology Support – Nic’s Procurement
Strategy produced clear recommendations while balancing strong professional interests with a
commercial approach. Accepted by and attracted favourable comments from the Project Board
 2007: OGC Government Procurement Graduate Scheme – Project Manager introducing an entirely
new scheme to implement a key recommendation of “Transforming Government Procurement”. Built
the Project from the ground up, including cross-government stakeholder organisation, and led
project team. The project delivered successfully on time and to budget;
HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Institution Date Qualification
University of Cambridge 1984 BA (Hons)
University of Cambridge 1987 MA (Cantab)
Chartered Institute of Purchasing
and Supply
1992 Membership
Open University 1994 BA (Hons), Class I
(Psychol)
APM Group 2006 MSP Practitioner
APM Group 2006 PRINCE II Practitioner
Institute of Consulting 2006 Member of Institute, Chartered
Management Consultant