Procurement as a Collaborative Service (PACS)

PACS is our specialist procurement consultancy service. We use our proven strategic sourcing solutions to help you overcome people, organisational, and supply chain challenges.

Our flexible methodology adapts to your needs, allowing us to tailor our approach to suit your business. We mobilise quickly and work closely with you from day one.

Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. By partnering with your team, we help you achieve results faster and more cost-effectively.

We have the expertise and flexibility to bring in the right specialist when you need them – at the right price. We focus on finding people who align with your values and culture, not just technical expertise.

Our consultancy approach flexes to your business needs and adapts to your environment. We get to know your organisation quickly and deliver results at pace. Our services are competitively priced, and we are committed to building long-term, sustainable relationships – supporting your success every step of the way.

What We Help You Achieve:

  • Transform or strengthen your procurement function

  • Build supply chain resilience

  • Lead tender programmes and supplier collaborations

  • Deliver measurable cost savings

  • Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies

Take a look at some of our case studies here – The Procurement Hive | Procurement Consultancy Case Studies

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Why Choose Our Specialist Procurement Services?

At The Procurement Hive, we help you build a clear, effective procurement strategy that aligns with your company’s goals. Our holistic approach ensures that every element works together to deliver a streamlined, efficient service. Every business has unique procurement priorities. We work closely with you to refine these goals while ensuring your day-to-day operations run smoothly. As external specialists, we offer a fresh perspective, helping you identify improvements in your supply chain that internal teams might overlook.

Our strategic sourcing solutions cover key areas:

  • Organisational Effectiveness

  • Savings & Value Opportunity

  • Technology Review & Solution Delivery

  • People Capability Assessment & Recruitment Service Delivery

These services are designed to work in parallel, enabling seamless information sharing, strong governance, transparent reporting, and clear progress tracking.

We Focus on What Matters Most to CPOs:

Achieving cost savings | Managing supplier and supply chain risks | Building team skills and talent | Supporting margin growth | Driving operational efficiency through procurement technology | Fostering innovative relationships with stakeholders and suppliers

Take Your Free Procurement Maturity Assessment…

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Procurement Consultancy Services & Procurement Recruitment

Benchmarking

We would like to gain a comprehensive understanding of our current procurement capability, assessing both operational efficiency and strategic alignment. By benchmarking our practices, processes, and outcomes against recognised industry standards and best-in-class organisations, we aim to identify strengths, uncover areas for improvement, and implement targeted enhancements. This initiative will support our efforts to elevate procurement performance, optimise value delivery across the supply chain, and drive more consistent and impactful results.

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Procurement Consultancy Services & Transformation

Transformation

We are committed to building and transforming our procurement capability to better meet the evolving needs of the business, though we recognise that identifying a clear starting point is challenging. Our goal is to establish a roadmap that aligns procurement with strategic priorities, enhances operational efficiency, and delivers measurable value. To begin this transformation journey, we must assess current capabilities, define future requirements, and explore industry best practices that can guide our development. This will enable us to create a more agile, data-driven, and value-focused procurement function, capable of supporting long-term organisational growth and resilience.

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Procurement Consultancy Services & Cost Reduction

Cost Reduction

Effective cost management is fundamental to our organisational success, and we recognise the urgency in strengthening our approach to savings delivery. To achieve this, we seek expert support in designing and executing a robust cost optimisation strategy that addresses both immediate opportunities and long-term efficiencies. This includes identifying high-impact areas for cost reduction, streamlining procurement processes, and improving supplier collaboration. Through targeted initiatives, advanced analytics, and continuous performance tracking, we aim to maximise the value we generate while maintaining quality and operational integrity. Ultimately, this approach will enable us to build a more resilient, cost-conscious procurement function that drives sustainable results and supports broader strategic objectives.

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Technology

Technology

We require expert guidance to develop a comprehensive digital technology strategy that effectively supports our evolving business requirements and positions us for sustained success in a complex and fast-moving market. This strategy should encompass a thorough assessment of our current digital maturity, clearly defined objectives aligned with corporate goals, and a practical roadmap for execution. In selecting the most appropriate solutions, we must navigate a crowded and often fragmented technology landscape, ensuring that any investment is scalable, secure, and tailored to our unique operational challenges. With the right support, we aim to build a future-ready digital infrastructure that drives innovation, enhances efficiency, and delivers measurable value across the organisation.

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IR35 & Our Procurement Consultancy Services

At The Procurement Hive, most of our consultancy projects are outside the scope of IR35. When you engage our consultancy services, you can expect full clarity and compliance.

  • Clear Scope of Work: Every engagement is governed by a Statement of Work that clearly defines the scope and deliverables.

  • Milestone-Based Approach: We agree on key milestones with you up front. These milestones are written into the contract, and we typically invoice upon completion of each milestone.

  • Independent Consultants: Our consultants are fully self-sufficient. They use their own equipment, software, and vehicles, and set their own varied working hours.

  • Independent Status: We always make it clear to both internal and external stakeholders that our consultants are not employees of your business. They do not receive employee benefits such as holiday pay, sick pay, or pensions, and they are not contracted directly with you.

  • Multiple Clients: Our consultants often work with several clients simultaneously, either through The Procurement Hive or other channels. Our contracts also allow for substitute resources to ensure service continuity.

  • Project-Specific Assignments: Our consultants do not fill vacant permanent roles. They are brought in to deliver solutions for specific, complex business challenges.

  • Flexible Project Timelines: Contracts are ongoing, without a fixed end date. Project dates are agreed as estimates, allowing for the flexibility required in consultancy work.

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