Unlocking Procurement Intelligence: How Be Connected Empowers Smarter Buying Decisions
Public sector procurement is evolving. With increasing financial pressures and the need for better commercial outcomes, procurement teams must leverage data-driven intelligence to maximise value for money.
Be Connected provides unmatched insights across key service-based procurement categories, enabling organisations to streamline decision-making, optimise supplier engagement, and enhance cost efficiencies.
Key Sectors Covered by Be Connected
Our Landscape Datasets deliver deep procurement intelligence across major service-based procurement categories, including:
ICT
Procurement teams can access detailed contract intelligence in:
- Telephony & Networks
- Data Centres & Hosting
- Cyber Security
- Enterprise Applications & Software Licensing
📈 Market Trends: Increasing demand for cyber security solutions due to heightened regulatory requirements and evolving cyber threats. Growth in cloud-based enterprise applications as organisations shift to scalable SaaS solutions.
💡 Did You Know? 77% of ICT contracts in local government are due for renewal within the next 24 months.
Facilities Management
Make informed decisions on high-value service contracts, including:
- Cleaning Services
- Lift & Building Maintenance
- Waste Management
- Catering & Hospitality Services
📈 Market Trends: Sustainability and carbon reduction targets are reshaping FM contracts, with an emphasis on waste reduction and energy-efficient buildings.
💡 Did You Know? Over 60% of FM contracts in the public sector now include sustainability clauses as part of evaluation criteria.
Energy Procurement
Identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic procurement routes in:
- Electricity Supply
- Gas Supply
- Energy Management Systems
📈 Market Trends: Rising energy prices and net-zero commitments are driving greater public sector investment in renewable energy procurement strategies.
💡 Did You Know? A growing number of public sector organisations are using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to secure long-term, fixed-price energy contracts.
Real-World Example: Aggregating Software Licensing for Cost Savings
A consortium of local authorities used Be Connected to analyse existing software licensing contracts across multiple regions. The data revealed that:
✅ Several councils had overlapping contracts with the same supplier, each paying different rates.
✅ Renewal dates were staggered, making joint procurement difficult.
✅ Some authorities were paying for unused licenses, leading to waste.
By leveraging Be Connected, the councils formed a collaborative buying group, negotiated a single framework agreement, and achieved:
✔ 25% cost savings through bulk purchasing power.
✔ Standardised contract terms, reducing administrative complexity.
✔ Stronger supplier engagement, ensuring better service levels.
How to Use Be Connected for Smarter Procurement
Procurement professionals can use Be Connected to navigate complex procurement landscapes with ease.
1. Procurement Planning
- Identify expiring contracts and upcoming framework opportunities.
- Analyse historical spend data to predict future procurement needs.
- Align procurement strategies with organisational cost-saving targets.
2. Cost Benchmarking
- Compare supplier pricing across similar contracts.
- Identify overpriced services and negotiation opportunities.
- Use benchmarking insights to ensure value for money in contract awards.
3. Supplier Evaluation & Collaboration
- Assess incumbent supplier performance and market share.
- Identify alternative suppliers and evaluate framework participation.
- Form collaborative buying groups to leverage collective purchasing power.
Expanding Procurement Intelligence
Be Connected evolves with user demand. If there’s a sector not currently covered, our datasets can expand based on procurement needs. Eventually, every service-based procurement will be accessible through a dataset, empowering practitioners with real-time data analysis.
📊 Leverage data-driven insights for better procurement outcomes.
👉 Contact us today to explore how Be Connected can support your procurement strategy.
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