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Public sector procurement advice
Partner with Advice Cloud to procure technology solutions fairly, compliantly and quickly, for better public services.
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How we can help
Clear advice for complex technology procurements
Buying GovTech and other technology solutions compliantly and quickly can be daunting. The process is time consuming at the best of times, particularly when you are buying for public services.
Public expectations, budget pressures and competing internal demands all add complexity. We bring practical experience and an independent perspective, helping your team move forward with clarity.
Who we have worked with
Trusted by public sector teams
A selection of organisations we have supported with the procurement of technology solutions.
Our services
Support built around your procurement
From framework expertise to end-to-end guidance, we shape our support around your objectives, capacity and procurement route.
GovTech Buyability™ Mentors
We use our knowledge of procurement regulations and methods to help public sector organisations buy technology fairly and confidently.
G-Cloud services
We have been buying through G-Cloud since its first iteration and provide clear, transparent advice on how to use it effectively.
Digital Outcomes and Specialists
Our in-house experience spans every aspect of the framework, from choosing the right route to running a compliant procurement.
General procurement support
Practical advice and guidance that helps public sector buyers complete fair, compliant and efficient technology procurements.
Client example
38 local authorities supported on one programme
We supported the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities with its PropTech Engagement Fund, helping 38 local authorities meet their procurement needs while staying on budget.
Read the DLUHC case studyThe procurement cycle
Support at every stage
Bring us in for one focused piece of work or rely on our specialists from early market engagement through to contract management.
Pre-procurement
Set the direction, understand the market and prepare a robust route to purchase.
- Procurement and sourcing strategy, including route-to-market analysis
- Early market engagement
- Supplier engagement programmes
- Spend analysis and savings plans
- Strategic and operational procurement advice
- Development of invitations to tender and procurement specifications
- Strategic procurement reviews and health checks
- Quality assurance of documents, processes and policies
- Procurement training and mentoring
Procurement
Run a fair, compliant process that keeps stakeholders aligned and delivers the right outcome.
- Implementing Social Value in tenders, including Procurement for Growth
- Tender management for open, restricted, competitive dialogue, negotiated and framework call-off procedures
- Category management and practical implementation advice
- Supplier relationship management programmes and service turnaround
- Using the Digital Marketplace and Dynamic Purchasing Systems
- Delivery of compliant framework agreements and contract management services
- Pre-qualification documents, evaluation models and tender response support
- Electronic tender management
- Advice on legislation, clarifications and challenges
- Project management throughout the procurement process
Post-procurement
Strengthen contracts, supplier relationships and internal processes after award.
- Contract renegotiations
- Framework call-offs
- Strategic procurement reviews and health checks
- Supplier relationship management and contract turnaround
- Reviews of procurement processes
- Responding to feedback requests
Planning a technology procurement?
Tell us what you need to buy and where you are in the process.