1. Supplier Vetting
2. E-Tender Platform
3. Comprehensive tender analysis
4. Supplier Monitoring

As competitive pressures increase, price and service become key in the contractual relationship. But inconsistent briefs, unclear boundaries, and random cost cutting at the expense of service levels, lead to unproductive contracts and costly disputes.

The Buying Force business model clearly defines contractual arrangements, cost schedules and detailed service levels which underpin the procurement process. Small, medium and large clients benefit from knowing precisely where they stand and have the certainty that they have achieved the best possible terms available. Furthermore, the continual monitoring of the supplier’s performance ensures that expectations are met throughout the term of the contract.

Buying Force provides professional procurement services. Backed by experience, skill and a proven process, the advantages are considerable:

• Use the purchasing power of Buying Force to achieve significant cost reductions
• Use the Buying Force process to reduce your administration and operational costs
• Use the highest quality suppliers by accessing the Buying Force preferred supplier portfolio
• Buying Force recognises the importance and growing awareness of Environmental and Corporate Responsibility. We advise clients on issues such as: Legal Environmental Compliance; Ethical Considerations; Future Costs; Efficiency Savings and Legislation
• Procure goods and services at preferred rates and use the Buying Force framework agreements to monitor suppliers’ performance
• Benefit from best-practice service levels, monitored by you and/or Buying Force
• Use the Buying Force procurement team and E-Tender Platform (ETP) to generate and issue tenders using our preferred supplier network
• Receive detailed tender reports and comprehensive analysis on the suppliers’ responses together with our recommendations
• Use Buying Force to assist in reducing your supplier qualifications risks
• Ongoing support through the Buying Force contract database and contract store for clients to access