SOURCELocal

Research, select and communicate with new local suppliers

The Observatory's SOURCELocal functionality enables you to research, select and communicate with local suppliers with whom you are not currently trading.

Accurately assess the economic impact of procurement related decisions.

Improve your ability to accurately assess the economic impact of procurement related decisions on the local and/or small businesses with whom you currently trade.

Determine appropriate spending that might support the local economy

SOURCELocal helps you to determine where you might be able to appropriately direct spend in order to more effectively support the local economy.

Set realistic and achievable targets for spend with local and small businesses

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

Cost-effectively alert local businesses to appropriate trading opportunities

SOURCELocal enables you to cost-effectively alert local businesses to appropriate trading opportunities early enough in the purchasing process to enable them to bid for your business.