SOURCING

Understand how effectively you support your local SME and Third Sector economy

The Observatory's SOURCELocal module enables you to determine where you might be able to appropriately direct spend in order to more effectively support suppliers in the local economy.

Assess accurately the economic impact of procurement decisions

The Observatory's SOURCING modules improve your ability to accurately assess the economic impact of procurement related decisions on the local economy.

Determine where you might be able to direct spend to local SMEs and Third Sector

Gain insight to determine where you might be able to direct spend to local businesses.

Set realistic targets for local spend

Support the setting of realistic and achievable targets for local spend by analysing your current position relative to the average or 'best in class' for other public bodies of a similar type and size.