What they say

On average the solution is saving us in excess of two days a week in time we used to spend on researching, sourcing and comparing prices from multiple suppliers.

Bradford Grammar School

Simon Marriott, IT Network Manager

Having reduced administration and cost within the supply chain thanks to an automated electronic ethos, we achieve payment from customers nearly twice as fast as the competition. This keeps us cash flow positive.

Probrand

Chris Griesbach, Commercial Director

Plus, with 24 hour guaranteed delivery we can be assured that if the product exists within the UK mainline distribution network we will get it as fast as is logistically possible.

Habs Boys School

Richard Izzard, IT Manager

The solution matches the needs of the challenging education environment. It has improved the financial, labour and management efficiency of the school's ICT expenditure.

Coventry Council

Kristian Smith, Strategic Procurement Officer

It has saved us in the region of 30% on our IT budget. This means we can now get more from our budget.

Bradford Grammar School

Simon Marriott, IT Network Manager

It isn't difficult to source great prices, but they are of little use if you are on a two-month back order. The solution has reduced delivery lead times on product by 10%.

Coffee Republic

Pee Herron, IT Manager

The solution has the potential to save the education sector around £70M on its annual IT spend. Put simply, it is helping us provide our pupils with a better education.

Woodway Park School

Steve Allen, Headmaster

...we can plan our spending patterns, forecast product requirements and analyse the department's needs better.

Habs Boys School

Richard Izzard, IT Manager

The solution has saved over 15% of CBC's consumables budget, enabling the organisation to stretch its IT budget.

Cheltenham Borough Council

David Gatford, Central Services Officer

Much of this benefit has been due to the solution's easy to use, three click capabilities. The team required no training and we were able to buy within 24 hours of registering.

Habs Boys School

Richard Izzard, IT Manager

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Mercato secures sector first procurement accreditation

CIPS Ceritfication

Mercato Solutions has been accredited by the internationally respected Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) as an acknowledgement of its ability to provide good practice in procurement.

This is the first time that CIPS has accredited an organisation that manages and standardises real-time supply chain data before applying software tools that help in-direct product buyers more efficiently secure sustained best value on purchases.

The move is considered to be a landmark as procurement moves into a new dimension as forecast by Professor Richard Lamming. Professor Lamming predicted in 2007 that within five years purchasing offices would be dominated by automated procurement technology capable of supplier relations, performance management and resourcing with procurement professionals taking on a more strategic 'deal shaper' role. The procurers of tomorrow would use technology to access structured market and supplier information, making buying decisions on more than just price, looking at economic and market data claimed Professor Lamming.

Mercato's current suite of buyer tools deliver more efficient ways of buying, selling, managing, analysing and interacting within a range of marketplaces with total transparency. Head of the CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme, Mike Mari said: "As a former procurement practitioner I can see the value add that Mercato can offer in taking forward the role of procurement professionals operating in a transparent environment. Automated technology is playing an enhanced role in enabling the delivery of more collaborative and streamlined procurement approaches.

"This accreditation recognises Mercato as offering good practice in procurement policies, procedures, and ways of working."