SUPPLIER RATIONALISATION

This public body had been formed many years earlier and had merged with a number of other bodies.

The Challenge

The client recognised that it faced capacity and capability issues within its procurement function. They also recognised that they required a level of stability whilst going through a major change programme. The client had a number of highly sensitive and business critical procurement activities that needed to be resolved within an extremely tight timeframe.

The Solution

We acted as lead procurement advisor on the Sustainable Procurement Policy, specifically in relation to the targets set by the Sustainable Procurement Taskforce. This involved assisting in the process mapping of all procurement procedures including a £300m framework agreement for temporary staff.
A Procurement Action Plan was developed and time banded with achievable objectives and we successfully delivered the following business critical procurement projects: E-Recruitment solution, Forensic Services, and Witness Safety.
We also reviewed efficiency savings in light of the Gershon Review and redrafted the commercial terms and conditions upon which the client will enter into business for the future.

The Results
Axios developed a Sustainable Procurement Strategy that was successfully delivered within time and cost parameters.