Unlocking the value – applying Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to service contracts

Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is a procurement method that is being increasing implemented in both the private and public sector. Typically, ECI has been reserved for large scale infrastructure projects where the design of the project is not fully developed at the outset and the principal requires specialist knowledge from the contractor.

However, ECI is being increasingly recognised as a highly successful procurement method in other industries and for smaller scale procurements.

Our recent experience in the first ECI conducted by the City of Sydney Council (the City) for a service contract showcases how the value of ECI processes are being unlocked by industry leaders for the benefit of other organisations and for future procurements.