A practical procurement software comparison.
Comparing procurement software is easier with a clear framework. This guide sets out the criteria that matter under the Procurement Act 2023 and how eSourcingData, a PA23-native source-to-contract platform with hands-on support, compares against Atamis, Proactis, JAGGAER, Delta eSourcing and In-tend. See our compare page for side-by-side detail.
How to compare
A fair procurement software comparison starts with the criteria that matter, then scores each platform against them. The most useful lens under the Procurement Act 2023 is whether a system was designed around the current rules or adapted from the earlier PCR 2015 regime, because that shapes how naturally new notice types and transparency duties fit. Next come coverage, support model, flexibility and commercials.
It also helps to compare like with like. Some platforms are broad spend-management suites, some are focused eSourcing toolkits, and some are UK-first source-to-contract systems. eSourcingData sits in the last group and compares against Atamis, Proactis, JAGGAER, Delta eSourcing and In-tend, all established UK or global platforms. Each has strengths, and the right answer depends on your sectors, your scale and how much support you want.
eSourcingData was built for PA23 from the ground up, covers the full source-to-contract journey, automates Find a Tender and Contracts Finder publication, and is multi-client capable across public, private, consultancy and charity buyers. It pairs the software with hands-on procurement support from a team with 20+ years of combined UK procurement experience, typically sets up in 48 hours, and offers bespoke pricing with free trials and pilots for eligible organisations. See our compare page for a side-by-side view.
Comparison criteria
PA23-native design
Was the platform built for the Procurement Act 2023 or adapted from PCR 2015?
Source-to-contract coverage
Does it cover sourcing, evaluation, award and contract management in one place?
Publication automation
Can it publish to Find a Tender and Contracts Finder without manual re-keying?
Support model
Is there hands-on procurement support, or just software and a help centre?
Flexibility
Is it multi-client and multi-sector, spanning public, private, consultancy and charity?
Commercials
Is pricing bespoke and fair, with trials or pilots to de-risk the decision?
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Where eSourcingData fits
Scored against these criteria, eSourcingData stands out on a few points.
PA23 by design
Built for the current Act from the ground up.
Full lifecycle
Source-to-contract with automated publication in one platform.
Software plus support
Hands-on procurement support from a team with 20+ years of combined UK experience.
Flexible and fair
Multi-client capable, bespoke pricing, trials and pilots for eligible organisations.
FAQs
How should I compare procurement software?
Score each platform against PA23-native design, source-to-contract coverage, publication automation, support, flexibility and commercials, then trial your shortlist.
Which platforms does eSourcingData compare against?
It compares against Atamis, Proactis, JAGGAER, Delta eSourcing and In-tend, all established UK or global procurement platforms. See our compare page.
Why is PA23-native design a key criterion?
The Procurement Act 2023 changed notice types and transparency duties, so platforms designed around it tend to handle these as part of the workflow.
Are these platforms directly comparable?
Not always. Some are broad suites, some focused toolkits. Comparing like with like against your own needs gives a fairer result.
Does eSourcingData include support?
Yes. It pairs the software with hands-on procurement support from a team with 20+ years of combined UK experience.
How is eSourcingData priced?
Pricing is bespoke to your organisation, with free trials and pilots for eligible organisations.
Compare procurement software side by side
Visit our compare page, then book a demo or start a trial to score eSourcingData against your shortlist.