Procurement services

Getting the process right is critical to the success of procurement projects, and failure to do so can lead to substantial delays, challenges and expenses. The complexity of many procurement practices makes it especially difficult for departments that only engage with this type of work on rare occasions.

Since our specialists deal with procurement projects on a day-to-day basis across a wider variety of sectors they are always up to date with the latest regulation and practice.

Procurement support

At Sharpe Pritchard, our unmatched procurement experts offer tailored advice, staff training, and support for in-house teams and project managers. Alternatively, we can manage the entire procurement process for you.

Mid-term review

Once the procurement has been successfully concluded and the contract completed, our specialists conduct mid-term reviews both for contractual compliance and to determine the best strategy for the remainder of the contract.

Market knowledge

As well as the process, it is vital to have a good grasp of market opportunities and bidder expectations so that the procurement can be structured to appeal to prospective suppliers. We provide commercial assurance and always aim to get the best that the market has to offer and meet the needs of our clients.

Process assurance

Our consultants include experienced reviewers of major public sector programmes who can conduct health checks and reviews at key points during the project to provide a realistic assessment of readiness to proceed to the next stage.

Knowledge transfer

During the course of our assignments, we often work side by side with in-house procurement teams and project managers delivering additional expertise and capacity whilst providing coaching to help develop the client’s staff where appropriate.