eSourcing software built for UK procurement.
Run RFQs, ITTs and full tenders, evaluate suppliers fairly and manage contracts - all from one eSourcing platform. Built for the Procurement Act 2023, used by public and private sector buyers, procurement consultancies and charities, and backed by hands-on procurement support.
What is eSourcing software?
eSourcing - electronic sourcing - is how modern teams run competitive buying online. Instead of chasing quotes over email and scoring them in spreadsheets, you publish a requirement, invite or openly advertise it, collect supplier responses in a structured way, and evaluate them against clear, weighted criteria. eSourcing software makes that process fast, consistent and fully auditable.
eSourcingData covers the whole source-to-contract range: a quick request for quotation (RFQ), a formal invitation to tender (ITT), the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, supplier onboarding, evaluation, award and contract management. Notices publish to Find a Tender and Contracts Finder automatically, and every question, document and decision is recorded - so when it comes to award, the audit trail is already complete.
It is used across the public and private sectors, by procurement consultancies running sourcing for multiple clients, and by charities that need proportionate, transparent buying. One platform, for a single organisation or across many client accounts.
Everything an eSourcing platform should do
RFQ, ITT & tender management
Run everything from a quick request for quotation to a full invitation to tender and the PA23 Competitive Flexible Procedure - templated so you set it up once and reuse it.
Supplier onboarding & portal
Invite suppliers, run structured Q&A and collect submissions through a secure portal, all logged against the right exercise.
Evaluation management
Independent scoring, moderation and automatically generated, challenge-resistant evaluation reports.
Contract & opportunity management
Track every contract, milestone, obligation and renewal from award through delivery, connected to the sourcing that created it.
Compliance & audit trail
PA23-ready workflows, automated Find a Tender and Contracts Finder publication, and a complete, exportable audit trail for every decision.
Multi-client & multi-account
Run separate client or department accounts from one platform - the model consultancies and shared-service teams rely on.
Explore the detail: eSourcing & tendering, evaluation, supplier management, contract management.
Choosing between eSourcing providers?
Most eSourcing tools were built for the old PCR 2015 regime and retrofitted later. Here is where eSourcingData is different.
Built for the Procurement Act 2023
PA23 obligations - transparency notices, the Competitive Flexible Procedure, standstill, social value - are embedded in the workflow, not bolted on as manual checklists.
Not just public sector
The same platform runs private-sector sourcing, charity procurement and multi-client consultancy work, with separate client accounts kept cleanly apart.
Software plus real support
You get modern eSourcing software and hands-on help from procurement specialists - managed setup, training, and outsourced procurement if you want us to run it.
A complete audit trail by default
Every notice, question, score and document is captured automatically, so a defensible record is a side effect of normal use.
eSourcing software - FAQs
What is eSourcing software?
eSourcing (electronic sourcing) software runs competitive buying online: you publish a requirement, invite or open it to suppliers, collect responses in a structured way and evaluate them against clear criteria, with a full audit trail. It covers RFQs, ITTs and formal tenders, and replaces the spreadsheets, email chains and manual scoring that most teams still rely on.
What is the difference between eSourcing and eProcurement?
eSourcing is the front of the process - finding suppliers and running the competition (RFQ, ITT, tender, evaluation, award). eProcurement is broader and usually includes the buying that follows - purchase orders, catalogues, invoicing and payment. eSourcingData focuses on source-to-contract: sourcing, evaluation, award and contract management, with the records to prove every decision.
Who uses eSourcing software?
Public sector buyers (councils, NHS bodies, housing associations, universities), private-sector organisations bringing structure to procurement, procurement consultancies running sourcing for multiple clients, and charities that need proportionate, auditable buying. eSourcingData supports all of them from one platform, for a single organisation or across many client accounts.
Is eSourcingData a good alternative to other eSourcing providers?
Yes. Many eSourcing platforms were built for PCR 2015 and retrofitted for the Procurement Act 2023. eSourcingData was built for PA23 from the ground up, supports multi-client and private-sector use, and pairs the software with hands-on procurement support - so you get a modern platform and expert help, not just a login.
How much does eSourcing software cost?
Pricing is bespoke - tailored to your organisation, number of users, the modules you need and the level of support. Free trials and pilots are available for eligible organisations. Request a quote via the contact form.
How quickly can we start?
Setup typically takes 48 hours, and most teams publish their first tender within 20 minutes of going live. You can start with a free trial or pilot to run a real exercise before committing.
See the eSourcing platform in action.
Book a walkthrough on a live requirement, or start a free trial. Tell us what you need and we will reply within one working day.