Learning Zone

Chartered Accountants providing cost assurance on major open book contracts

Learning Zone

innovation and

Knowledge sharing

Over the last 20 years The Orange Partnership has conducted well over one thousand stand-alone forensic audit assignments on major open book contracts. We have a proven track record of improving financial processes, developing commercial principles and providing robust assurance over costs.

Innovation and knowledge sharing is at the heart of The Orange Partnership.  Over the coming weeks and months we will share a selection of our guides, models, best practice tips and latest thinking.

defined cost

Audit resources to help you

How to R.E.V.I.E.W Plant and Material costs smarter

Under NEC contracts, “Plant and Materials” refer to items purchased by the contractor that are...

How to R.E.V.I.E.W Plant and Material costs smarter

View our Thought Paper on this series

Read More

How to R.E.V.I.E.W Equipment costs smarter

This guide will provide a useful checklist and structure for someone embarking on an equipment...

How to R.E.V.I.E.W Equipment costs smarter

View our Thought Paper on this series

Read More

Defined cost contract needing a deep dive?

Consider the health your defined cost contract with our simple 10 question Self-Assessment Health Check...

Defined cost contract needing a deep dive?

View our Thought Paper on this series

Read More

Outsourced FM contract health check self-assessment

Consider your own outsourced FM contract with our simple 10 question self-assessment health check This...

Outsourced FM contract health check self-assessment

View our Thought Paper on this series

Read More

Red flags your outsourced FM contract is running into trouble and why

Why the efficiency savings and value for money expectations of an outsourced FM contract don’t...

Red flags your outsourced FM contract is running into trouble and why

View our Thought Paper on this series

Read More

Commercial Directors Checklist – people cost R.E.V.I.E.W

Key questions to determine how much confidence to place on a people cost R.E.V.I.E.W. In...

Commercial Directors Checklist – people cost R.E.V.I.E.W

View our Thought Paper on this series

Read More

How to R.E.V.I.E.W agency (people) costs smarter

Many projects we review are heavily supported by agency staff and labour. In terms of...

How to R.E.V.I.E.W agency (people) costs smarter

View our Thought Paper on this series

Read More

Key Contacts

Our People

Darren Ward

"What makes us different to other consultants is that we understand numbers and financial controls as well as construction."

Darren Ward

Managing Director

Contact

T: 07970 809303 / 01926 358339
E: darrenward@theorangepartnership.co.uk

Expertise

Defined cost audit strategy / Complex commercial issues
Mega project audit programmes / Defined cost training and workshops

Kate Walker

"Our marketing approach is to share our auditing know-how in order to provide clients with an insight into the work we do and the value we bring"

Kate Walker

Head of Marketing

Contact

T: 07766 253000 / 01926 358339
E: katewalker@theorangepartnership.co.uk

Expertise

Marketing planning / Marketing communications
Email marketing / Research and new product development