Procurement & Commercial Consultancy
Strategic procurement and commercial support for public-sector and regulated organisations
We provide practical, senior-level support with procurement strategy, governance, compliance, complex tendering and contract management.
From reviewing an organisation’s procurement and commercial function to supporting individual high-value projects, the focus is on improving control, capability, value for money and delivery.
Strategic support
Procurement that supports the wider organisation
Effective procurement is not simply about completing a compliant tender exercise.
It requires clear governance, capable teams, reliable management information and a commercial approach that supports the organisation’s wider objectives.
We work with organisations to identify weaknesses, improve controls and put practical arrangements in place that can be sustained after the project ends.
Services
How we can help
Procurement and commercial function reviews
Current-state diagnostics, gap analysis and practical recommendations covering governance, compliance, capability, systems and commercial delivery.
Target Operating Models
Developing clear future-state structures, responsibilities, processes and improvement plans for procurement and commercial functions.
Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015
Support with legislative compliance, organisational readiness, policies, procedures and practical application.
Complex tendering and strategic sourcing
Planning and delivering high-value or high-risk procurement exercises from initial strategy through to contract award.
Governance and assurance
Strengthening decision-making, approvals, documentation, risk management and commercial oversight.
Contract lifecycle management
Improving arrangements from mobilisation and implementation through to performance management, variation, extension and exit.
Supplier relationship and performance management
Developing proportionate KPIs, reporting processes and governance arrangements to improve supplier accountability and delivery.
Commercial improvement programmes
Supporting organisations with contract reviews, remediation work and wider programmes focused on compliance, value for money, risk reduction and customer outcomes.
Capability building and training
Practical workshops, guidance and support to improve commercial knowledge and confidence across procurement teams, contract managers and wider stakeholders.
Interim procurement leadership
Senior-level support where an organisation requires additional leadership, capacity or specialist expertise during a period of change.
Public sector & regulated organisations
Support for complex and highly scrutinised environments
We understand the additional responsibilities involved in public-sector and regulated procurement.
Our work can include supporting organisations through regulatory concerns, improving commercial governance, reviewing underperforming contracts and strengthening the evidence needed to demonstrate compliance and value for money.
Relevant examples
- Local government
- Social housing
- Higher education
- Charities
- Estates and facilities management
- Repairs and maintenance
- Capital development
- Corporate and professional services
Commercial transformation
From diagnosis to practical implementation
A review is only useful if it leads to meaningful change.
We help organisations understand where the problems are, agree realistic priorities and put the required policies, structures, processes and controls into operation.
Current-state diagnostics
A structured review of how procurement and commercial activity is currently organised and delivered.
Gap analysis
Clear identification of weaknesses, risks and areas requiring improvement.
Improvement planning
A prioritised and practical plan for strengthening governance, compliance and delivery.
Implementation support
Hands-on assistance to embed the agreed changes and build internal capability.
Support for SMEs
Helping businesses access public-sector opportunities
We also support SMEs that want to supply public-sector and regulated organisations but need help understanding how procurement processes work.
- Public-procurement readiness reviews
- Framework applications
- Bid and tender support
- Review of tender documentation
- Compliance and submission checks
- Understanding evaluation criteria
- Developing stronger commercial responses
- Guidance on public-sector procurement requirements
Specialist expertise
Led by Marie Hewins MCIPS
Marie is a strategic procurement and commercial professional with more than 20 years’ experience across housing, local government, higher education and the charity sector.
Her work includes procurement and commercial function reviews, Target Operating Models, complex tendering, contract improvement programmes, supplier performance management and organisational readiness for the Procurement Act 2023.
She has supported local authorities and housing providers with governance, compliance, value for money and commercial improvement, and has delivered Procurement Act 2023 training through the Government Commercial Function’s Transforming Public Procurement programme.
Need additional procurement or commercial expertise?
Tell us about the organisation, project or issue and we will arrange an initial conversation about the support required.