Aiding clients to access the UK Public Sector
A holistic consulting solution
Aiding clients to access the UK Public Sector
A holistic consulting solution
Our Mission
Our Mission
With government procurement spend exceeding £300 billion annually, the opportunities are considerable but challenging to access.
Cooper and Gardiner Ltd can help navigate companies through complex process by offering its clients two complementary areas of expertise: public sector procurement and market access on one hand, and political insight, government relationship management, and policy understanding on the other.
By combining these perspectives, we provide a comprehensive approach through the legislative barriers of public sector procurement.
Our job is to identify and source opportunities, manage the formation of bids, engage directly with contracting authorities, and remove the stress from the process. This enables our clients to focus on delivery while we help them secure lasting success in the public sector market.
Who We Are
Oliver Cuerden - Director
Kerry Halfpenny - Client Lead
Kerry Halfpenny - Client Lead
Oliver draws on extensive experience delivering complex procurement and commercial programmes across the UK public sector, healthcare system and private industry. He has worked with major government departments, leading high-value procurements and advising on commercial strategy within highly regulated environments.
He provides a unique pe
Oliver draws on extensive experience delivering complex procurement and commercial programmes across the UK public sector, healthcare system and private industry. He has worked with major government departments, leading high-value procurements and advising on commercial strategy within highly regulated environments.
He provides a unique perspective on how procurement, commercial strategy, regulatory compliance and market engagement shape successful outcomes in government contracting. Oliver has led major procurement exercises, negotiated complex commercial agreements and supported organisations navigating large-scale public sector frameworks and procurement legislation.
As Director of Cooper and Gardiner Ltd, Oliver advises both public and private sector organisations on procurement strategy, market entry and bid development. His experience working inside government programmes and alongside private sector suppliers enables him to help businesses understand how government procurement operates in practice and how to position themselves successfully to compete for public sector opportunities.
Kerry Halfpenny - Client Lead
Kerry Halfpenny - Client Lead
Kerry Halfpenny - Client Lead
Kerry draws on 20 years' experience in UK politics and campaigning including working with Downing Street on consumer communications.
She has collaborated with all government departments and provides a unique perspective on how public policy, communications, growth and investment drives government procurement.
She also understands how minis
Kerry draws on 20 years' experience in UK politics and campaigning including working with Downing Street on consumer communications.
She has collaborated with all government departments and provides a unique perspective on how public policy, communications, growth and investment drives government procurement.
She also understands how ministers, parliament, special advisors, and politicians operate. The skills are a vital tool for businesses entering the government procurement process.