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David Fish

David Fish, CEO

David Fish is a specialist in commercial contract management with over 25 years’ experience across procurement, commercial management, contract and supplier management.

His background combines:

Legal, commercial and delivery expertise, including:

Master of Laws (LLM) in Commercial Law
Chartered Surveyor (MRICS)
Project Management (MAPM / APMP)

David has supported major UK programmes and organisations including HMRC, the Ministry of Justice, NHS England, HS2 and large-scale outsourcing and transformation environments.

He has held senior leadership roles across both buyer and supplier organisations, including Interim Commercial Director, Head of Contract Management and Commercial Consultant.

David is recognised for his ability to:

navigate complex commercial and contractual challenges
align stakeholders across competing interests
improve contract performance with live environments

He is also a former Cabinet Office Contract Management Accredited Assessor, reflecting recognised expertise in contract lifecycle management across significant and complex contractual arrangements.

As CEO, David leads Clear’s team of commercial contract management professionals and trusted associate consultants, bringing together specialist expertise across commercial management, contract management, procurement, supplier management and supply chain. This enables Clear to provide clients with senior-level support, depth of experience and the flexibility to scale expertise to meet the needs of each engagement.

David founded Clear to bring together experienced professionals focused on delivering practical commercial outcomes, strengthening client capability and leaving organisations in a stronger position than when engagements began.

Certifications and Memberships

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Association for Project Management
World Commerce and Contracting
Institute of Consulting
Chartered Management Institute

How we deliver in practice

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HMRC and Fujitsu – Reducing Contract Risk on a Complex Cloud Transformation Programme

How do we turn complex requirements into deliverable contracts?

British Transport Police – Accelerating Digital Platform Procurement Without Compromising Governance

How do we procure complex systems quickly without compromising governance, compliance or value for money?

Airwave – Creating a Viable Commercial Model for Mission-Critical Communications Services

Is our contract model still viable?

Airwave – Improving Bid Quality and Commercial Positioning for a National Smart Metering Programme

Are we clearly demonstrating value in our tenders?

Improving Bid Win Rates Through Stronger Commercial and Tender Governance

Why are we losing tenders on quality, not price?

Building Commercial Capability to Improve Public Sector Tender Performance

Are we consistently scoring as highly as we should in competitive tenders?

Airwave – Strengthening Bid Governance Across Secure Communications Programmes

Are we losing work due to weak commercial positioning?

NHS Digital – Improving Procurement Framework Control for Complex Technology Contracts

How do we structure contracts for large-scale digital transformation?

Stabilising a District Heating Project Following Supplier Default

Can we take over a failing contract without taking on unacceptable risk?

Accenture – Strengthening Commercial position in Application Development Services Contract

Are our contract terms clear, balanced and deliverable?

Hewlett Packard Enterprises – Structuring a Desktop Transformation Agreement for Delivery Confidence

Are we setting the contract up to succeed or fail?

Commercial Change Control Across a Major NEC Infrastructure Project

Are we struggling to maintain commercial control and contractual compliance on a complex NEC3 project?

Social Housing – Protecting Commercial Performance Through NEC Contract Management and Change Control

Are escalating compensation events and weak change management putting our programme at risk?

NHS England – Creating Commercial Contract Management Control Across a National Supplier Portfolio

Is our organisation exposed because contract obligations, changes and decisions are not consistently documented?

Thales – Improving Commercial Oversight Across a Defence Technology Programme

Are we in control of change, claims and contract performance?

Strengthening Contract Governance for a Major Housing Association

Are inconsistent contract governance and supplier disputes affecting our repairs and maintenance contracts?

Improving Contract Administration Consistency Across NEC and JCT Project Teams

Are our project teams applying contract administration inconsistently?

Cabinet Office – Building Contract Management Capability Across Public Sector Teams

Do our contract managers have the skills and judgement to manage complex supplier relationships?

MBNL – Improving Re-Procurement Readiness for a Critical Infrastructure Contract

Are we ready for contract renewal or re-procurement?

Home Office Technology Contract – Delivering Zero Service Disruption During an £11m Supplier Transition

How do we replace a critical supplier without disrupting operational services?

Ministry of Justice – Managing a Complex Multi-Supplier Exit and Transition across a National Technology Programme

Is fragmented supplier delivery putting our programme at risk?

Pharmaceutical Corporation – Strengthening Contract Management and Supplier Governance During Corporate Separation

How do we restructure multiple supplier contracts without disrupting continuity of supply?

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