GICE – Public Sector Commercial Excellence

GICE: Bridging the Gap in Commercial Excellence

Civil servants are the permanent backbone of the state, ensuring that government policies are transformed into sustainable, fair, and efficient outcomes. Serving the Crown with integrity, honesty, objectivity, and impartiality , they are responsible for delivering true value for taxpayers’ money.+2

However, the UK Public Sector faces a critical challenge: a heavy reliance on expensive external contractors and a lack of practical, hands-on training for civil servants. Furthermore, complex new legislation like the Procurement Act 2023 presents material organizational risks, where non-compliance can lead to audit criticism, contract suspension, and reputational harm.+2

GICE (Gaps in Commercial Excellence) was created to solve this problem.+1

We empower civil servants, build sustainable in-house capability, and embed excellence across public sector operations. By acting as a Commercial Transformation Partner, our goal is to help government departments reduce dependency on external contractors and save at least 10% of their allotted budget.+3

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Our Core Services

We are a one-stop-shop for public sector commercial execution, offering services that blend consultancy with hands-on delivery:+2

1. Practical Training & Capability Building

Unlike traditional training centers that rely on theoretical knowledge, our programs are designed by professionals with hands-on experience in the live public sector environment.+2

• Procurement Act 2023 Modules: Tender preparation, identifying procurement routes, and supplier relationship management.+1
• CIPS Qualification Support: Practical workshops and scenario-based learning.+1
• Systems Training: Ariba, Jaggaer, Delta, Maximo, CEMAR, and more.
• Specialized Areas: Contract Management (NEC, IT, FM), Export Control (ITAR), and Civil Service Code of Conduct compliance.+2

2. Hands-On Delivery & Support

We fill immediate operational gaps with SC-cleared staff who understand the nuances of central government and Defence organizations.+2

• Embedded Roles: Acting as Category Managers, Systems Managers, or Export Control Managers.
• Document Drafting & Review: End-to-end tender packs, HR policies, Parliamentary Written Questions, and FOI requests.+2
• Legal & Compliance: Navigating Supplier challenges and ensuring DORA compliance.+2

3. Independent Commercial Assurance & Audit

To achieve true Commercial Excellence, leadership requires an independent “third-eye” without internal conflicts of interest. We answer only to leadership, questioning every direct and indirect cost before it is authorized.+3

• Detailed Management Information (MI) reporting and gap analysis.+2
• Benchmarking performance against best-in-class public and private sector standards.
• Providing deep, actionable reporting beyond standard National Audit Office (NAO) scope.

4. Transformation & Business Case Development

We support end-to-end digital, ERP, and organizational change programs.

• Expert drafting of business cases using the HMT Five Case Model (Strategic, Economic, Commercial, Financial, and Management).
• Full transformation lifecycle support: Discovery, Strategy, Design, Implementation, Stabilization, and Optimization.

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Why Choose GICE?

We are not just another consulting firm offering public-domain theory. We are your back-office partner and internal assurance team.+2

• Unmatched Value: We execute tasks at a fraction of the cost of traditional consulting companies.+1
• SME Advantage: Partnering with us helps departments meet their SME utilization targets under the Procurement Act 2023.
• Flexible Engagement: We offer 100% remote, hybrid, or on-site collaboration governed by strict NDAs and confidentiality agreements.+2

How to Engage Us

Because of our highly specialized, niche offering, GICE can often be engaged via Direct Award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. To ensure a seamless procurement process for your department, we can draft the HMT Five Case Model business case justifying this engagement on your behalf.

Contact us today to discuss how we can close the gaps in your Commercial Excellence.GICE: Bridging the Gap in Commercial Excellence

Civil servants are the permanent backbone of the state, ensuring that government policies are transformed into sustainable, fair, and efficient outcomes. Serving the Crown with integrity, honesty, objectivity, and impartiality , they are responsible for delivering true value for taxpayers’ money.+2

However, the UK Public Sector faces a critical challenge: a heavy reliance on expensive external contractors and a lack of practical, hands-on training for civil servants. Furthermore, complex new legislation like the Procurement Act 2023 presents material organizational risks, where non-compliance can lead to audit criticism, contract suspension, and reputational harm.+2

GICE (Gaps in Commercial Excellence) was created to solve this problem.+1

We empower civil servants, build sustainable in-house capability, and embed excellence across public sector operations. By acting as a Commercial Transformation Partner, our goal is to help government departments reduce dependency on external contractors and save at least 10% of their allotted budget.+3

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Our Core Services

We are a one-stop-shop for public sector commercial execution, offering services that blend consultancy with hands-on delivery:+2

1. Practical Training & Capability Building

Unlike traditional training centers that rely on theoretical knowledge, our programs are designed by professionals with hands-on experience in the live public sector environment.+2

• Procurement Act 2023 Modules: Tender preparation, identifying procurement routes, and supplier relationship management.+1
• CIPS Qualification Support: Practical workshops and scenario-based learning.+1
• Systems Training: Ariba, Jaggaer, Delta, Maximo, CEMAR, and more.
• Specialized Areas: Contract Management (NEC, IT, FM), Export Control (ITAR), and Civil Service Code of Conduct compliance.+2

2. Hands-On Delivery & Support

We fill immediate operational gaps with SC-cleared staff who understand the nuances of central government and Defence organizations.+2

• Embedded Roles: Acting as Category Managers, Systems Managers, or Export Control Managers.
• Document Drafting & Review: End-to-end tender packs, HR policies, Parliamentary Written Questions, and FOI requests.+2
• Legal & Compliance: Navigating Supplier challenges and ensuring DORA compliance.+2

3. Independent Commercial Assurance & Audit

To achieve true Commercial Excellence, leadership requires an independent “third-eye” without internal conflicts of interest. We answer only to leadership, questioning every direct and indirect cost before it is authorized.+3

• Detailed Management Information (MI) reporting and gap analysis.+2
• Benchmarking performance against best-in-class public and private sector standards.
• Providing deep, actionable reporting beyond standard National Audit Office (NAO) scope.

4. Transformation & Business Case Development

We support end-to-end digital, ERP, and organizational change programs.

• Expert drafting of business cases using the HMT Five Case Model (Strategic, Economic, Commercial, Financial, and Management).
• Full transformation lifecycle support: Discovery, Strategy, Design, Implementation, Stabilization, and Optimization.

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Why Choose GICE?

We are not just another consulting firm offering public-domain theory. We are your back-office partner and internal assurance team.+2

• Unmatched Value: We execute tasks at a fraction of the cost of traditional consulting companies.+1
• SME Advantage: Partnering with us helps departments meet their SME utilization targets under the Procurement Act 2023.
• Flexible Engagement: We offer 100% remote, hybrid, or on-site collaboration governed by strict NDAs and confidentiality agreements.+2

How to Engage Us

Because of our highly specialized, niche offering, GICE can often be engaged via Direct Award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. To ensure a seamless procurement process for your department, we can draft the HMT Five Case Model business case justifying this engagement on your behalf.

Contact us today to discuss how we can close the gaps in your Commercial Excellence.