eSourcingData — UK Government Procurement Software
Consulting Services

Expert procurement consultancy. Built on 15 years of real experience.

Our consulting practice works with organisations on procurement strategy, PA23 compliance, bid quality and procurement transformation. All work is done by senior practitioners — no junior consultants, no subcontracting.

Engagements range from a single-day PA23 readiness review to a 6-month transformation programme. Every engagement starts with a 60-minute discovery call — no charge.

15+

Years procurement experience

Across buyer and supplier side

Direct

Senior practitioner only

No juniors, no subcontracting

Both

Buyer and supplier expertise

Unique two-sided perspective

PA23

Compliance specialists

Built the platform around it

What we offer

Consulting services available now

PA23 Readiness Review

Buyers1–2 days

A structured review of your current procurement processes against all Procurement Act 2023 obligations. Covers notice publication, procedure selection, transparency requirements, evaluation compliance, standstill management and social value. Output: a prioritised action plan with clear ownership and timelines.

Gap analysis against all PA23 obligations

Review of current process documentation

Evaluation of existing technology

Prioritised remediation roadmap

One follow-up session included

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Bid Strategy & Quality Review

Suppliers2–5 days

A detailed review of your current bid performance — win rate by sector, contract value and buyer type; analysis of recent lost bids against evaluation feedback; identification of structural weaknesses in your responses; recommendation of CPV code targeting and framework priorities.

Win rate analysis by category

Review of up to 5 recent bid responses

Evaluation criteria mapping

CPV and framework opportunity audit

Recommended bid prioritisation matrix

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Procurement Transformation Programme

Buyers3–6 months

A structured programme to modernise your procurement function. Covers process redesign, technology implementation, team capability development, supplier market development and social value integration. Built around your specific organisation type, procurement volume and compliance obligations.

Current state assessment

Target operating model design

Technology selection and implementation support

Team training programme

Ongoing advisory during transition

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Bid Writing Support

SuppliersPer bid

Direct bid writing support for high-value or strategically important opportunities. We work with your team to structure responses around the specific evaluation criteria, develop method statements and social value narratives, and review drafts before submission. Available for ITT, RFP and framework call-off responses.

Evaluation criteria analysis

Response structure development

Social value narrative

Method statement review

Final quality check before submission

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Procurement Training

BothHalf or full day

Practical training sessions for procurement teams and bid writers. Available as online workshops or in-person. Topics include PA23 obligations for buyers, evaluation panel training, bid writing excellence, social value reporting and contract management best practice. Sessions tailored to your team's experience level.

PA23 obligations and practical compliance

Evaluation panel training

Bid writing workshop

Social value framework training

Certificate of attendance provided

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Advisory Retainer

BothOngoing

An ongoing advisory relationship for organisations that want regular access to senior procurement expertise. Covers answering complex compliance questions, reviewing procurement strategies, advising on specific opportunities and providing second-opinion reviews. Typically 4–8 hours per month.

Monthly advisory hours

Unlimited email support

Strategy review sessions

Regulatory update briefings

Priority response on urgent issues

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How it works

Every engagement starts with a conversation.

01

60-minute discovery call — free

We discuss your situation, your objectives and what a good outcome would look like. No charge, no obligation. This call shapes the engagement brief.

02

Engagement brief and proposal

We produce a clear brief: scope, deliverables, timeline and cost. Fixed fee for defined scope — no day rate ambiguity. Usually delivered within 48 hours of the discovery call.

03

Delivery

All work is done by a senior practitioner. You have direct access throughout — no project manager intermediary. Progress updates at agreed milestones.

04

Output and follow-through

Every engagement produces a clear, actionable output. We include a follow-up session to walk through recommendations and answer questions. Ongoing advisory available if needed.

Start with a free 60-minute conversation.

No charge. No obligation. We'll discuss your situation and whether we can help — and if we can't, we'll say so.

Book your free discovery call