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Platform
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Atamis’ end-to-end solution is built to target your specific pain points and drive efficiencies. - Pipeline App
Our Pipeline App empowers your team to plan ahead and forecast for upcoming procurement activities. - Tender App
The Tender App allows your team to visualise all sourcing activities within your Atamis platform, from issuing tenders to receiving bids. - Contract & Supplier App
Our Contract & Supplier App puts your team in firm control of your key supplier relationships and provides a central repository for all contracts. - Enhancers
Our Enhancers ensure your solution is tailored to your needs. Pick and choose additional functionality that fits your requirements.
- Source-to-contract
- Why Atamis
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Plan, source and manage contracts in one connected platform, built for compliant, audit-ready procurement.
End-to-end procurement planning, e-sourcing and contract lifecycle management
Atamis’ source-to-contract solution is built for compliance with true data mobility across the entire procurement lifecycle.
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Key Features of Atamis Source-to-contract software
Plan with clarity and control
- Centralised pipeline visibility
- Prioritise activity by value and risk
- Align stakeholders early
- Drive proactive procurement strategies
Run compliant, efficient sourcing events
- RFQs, ITTs, and complex tenders
- Structured evaluation and scoring
- Supplier engagement tools
- Full audit trail for every decision
Stay in control of every contract
- Centralised contract repository
- Automated alerts and key date tracking
- Version control and audit history
- Linked sourcing and contract records
Embed procurement compliance by design
- Configurable approval workflows
- Full auditability
- Standardised processes
- Aligned to UK public sector requirements
Visibility and data integrity
- Configurable dashboards
- Linked supplier, sourcing and contract records
- Accessible management information
- From start to finish, your data works for you and your team
Hosted on the Salesforce Platform
Our solutions are hosted on the Salesforce Platform, providing our clients with unrivalled security, scalability and reliability. This also means our solutions are inherently user-friendly.
Flexibility that actually works for you
With Atamis, you get the solution you actually need:
- Start with one or two apps and grow your solution in line with your team and objectives
- Take an end-to-end solution straight away
- A solution that delivers what you truly need
- Your terminology, your painpoints, your solution
No silos. No duplication. No lost data.
Atamis ensures seamless data flow across your entire source-to-contract software ecosystem:
- One version of the truth
- No rekeying of data
- Full traceability from plan to contract
- Better reporting and decision-making
Built for regulated procurement environments
If compliance, transparency, and auditability matter – Atamis is designed for you.
Public sector organisations
Housing associations
Financial services
Legal and regulated industries
Hear from our clients
“Since implementing Atamis’ solutions, we’ve achieved real oversight and risk management of our suppliers. The ability to tier suppliers, track due diligence and monitor savings has transformed our supplier relationship management. The Atamis solution supports the necessity of meeting the changing regulatory landscape and can adapt to our business as it evolves. Within a few months, the system had paid for itself as a result of contract savings we were able to realise via its use.”
John Downing – Procurement Director, Ardonagh Group
“Atamis is an incredibly important tool to support procurement teams … and it’s encouraging to see the progress we have made in just a year to help deliver significant savings and value for the taxpayer.”
Jaqui Rock – NHS England Chief Commercial Officer
“The professionalism and prompt service has greatly enhanced our efforts to ensure we provide the business unit within our organisation with the functionality they need within the new System, to date it has been a pleasure collaborating with a supplier such as Atamis who is so committed to their clients’ goals and success. The impact of your work is duly recognised and we look forward to the business unit going live with the system and realising the benefits. The attitude and expertise from the staff involved within the project has been to date second to none, always going that extra mile and nothing ever a bother… they are knowledgeable about the modules we have procured and have always been attentive to our needs, thus making it a pleasure to work with you.”
Shane Moore – Northern Ireland Housing Executive
“Atamis has helped us adhere to rigorous, government-imposed compliance requirements, monitor spending more closely and greatly improve our supplier performance management. It’s an intuitive system with reporting capabilities which enhance decision making and provide real-time insights into every stage of the procurement process. It has already proved itself to be a valuable tool for both the Procurement Department and the wider business.”
Tricia Massey – Head of Procurement for Translink
“Using Atamis helps us with our Spend Analysis Process which amongst other things identifies on/off contract spend which informs our Senior Leaders of where to target procurement activity (if appropriate) and ultimately understand what we spend with which providers. Atamis are very responsive to requests for help and support and are intuitive to new ways of resolving issues that we may encounter during the process they help us with.”
Cheryl Stocks – Lead Officer Strategic Assurance, North Lincolnshire Council
“Dashboards are used to highlight up and coming activities, allowing us to have forward planning and sharing of data with members of staff from all areas of the organisation who need access to contracts. We are continuing to roll out to more and more areas within the council and using Atamis as a centralised tool allowing for timely contract management and planning of procurement activities.”
Simon Hagan – Procurement Officer, Cheshire East County Council
“The implementation of Atamis will usher in a new way of approaching risk management; by providing a comprehensive view of the entire supply chain, Maximus UK can spot issues before they become risks.”
Filip Leonard – Maximus Group Head of Supply Chain, Procurement and Social Value
“We’re delighted with the success of the rollout of the Atamis e-commerce system. This is a great step forward in bringing the commercial activities of the health service together in one place to increase the effectiveness and resilience of NHS procurement.”
Sarah Jewell – Deputy Director for partnerships at Crown Commercial Service
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FAQs
What is source-to-contract software?
What is source-to-contract software?
Source-to-contract software is a procurement technology solution that helps organisations manage the full procurement lifecycle, from procurement planning and supplier sourcing through to contract award, contract management and supplier oversight.
Modern source-to-contract platforms typically include:
- Procurement planning and pipeline management
- eSourcing and tender management
- Contract lifecycle management (CLM)
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Governance and approval workflows
- Reporting and audit trails
For public sector organisations, source-to-contract software helps improve visibility, compliance and operational control across procurement activity.
What is the difference between eProcurement and source-to-contract software?
What is the difference between eProcurement and source-to-contract software?
eProcurement software typically focuses on transactional procurement activity such as requisitions, purchasing, and purchase orders.
Source-to-contract software focuses on the earlier strategic stages of procurement, including:
- Procurement planning
- Supplier sourcing
- Tender management
- Contract lifecycle management
- Supplier governance
Many organisations use both source-to-contract and procure-to-pay systems together as part of a wider procurement technology ecosystem.
What should public sector organisations look for in source-to-contract software?
What should public sector organisations look for in source-to-contract software?
When evaluating source-to-contract software for public sector procurement, organisations should look for:
- Configurable governance and approval workflows
- Integrated procurement planning and pipeline visibility
- eSourcing functionality
- Contract lifecycle management (CLM)
- Supplier management capabilities
- Reporting and audit trails
- Integration with FTS and Contracts Finder
- Strong data security and role-based permissions
- Public sector implementation experience
The best solutions support both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
How does source-to-contract software improve procurement compliance?
How does source-to-contract software improve procurement compliance?
Source-to-contract software improves procurement compliance by embedding governance controls directly into procurement processes.
This can include:
- Automated approval workflows
- Full audit trails
- Standardised sourcing processes
- Centralised document management
- Supplier governance controls
- Real-time reporting
- Procurement pipeline visibility
For public sector organisations, this helps reduce risk and improve transparency across procurement activity.
What are the benefits of integrated sourcing and contract management platforms?
What are the benefits of integrated sourcing and contract management platforms?
Integrated sourcing and contract management platforms provide a connected view across the procurement lifecycle.
Benefits include:
- Improved visibility across sourcing and contracts
- Better procurement planning and control
- Stronger supplier oversight
- Improved reporting and data integrity
- Reduced manual administration
- Better audit readiness
- Greater operational efficiency
Integrated platforms also help organisations avoid disconnected systems and fragmented procurement data.
What industries use source-to-contract software?
What industries use source-to-contract software?
Source-to-contract software is widely used across:
- Public sector organisations
- Local authorities
- NHS organisations
- Housing associations
- Universities
- Utilities
- Financial services
- Enterprise commercial organisations
In the public sector, source-to-contract platforms are increasingly used to improve governance, transparency, and procurement visibility.
What is supplier relationship management (SRM)?
What is supplier relationship management (SRM)?
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the process of managing supplier performance, engagement, risk, and collaboration throughout the supplier lifecycle.
SRM functionality within source-to-contract software can include:
- Supplier onboarding
- Supplier performance tracking
- Risk management
- Document management
- Communication history
- Supplier segmentation
Strong SRM processes help organisations improve supplier visibility and strengthen long-term supplier relationships.
What are the benefits of using Atamis source-to-contract software?
What are the benefits of using Atamis source-to-contract software?
Atamis provides a modular source-to-contract platform designed to support public sector procurement teams with:
- Procurement planning and pipeline visibility
- eSourcing and tender management
- Contract lifecycle management
- Supplier management
- Governance and approvals
- Reporting and audit readiness
The platform is designed specifically around the operational and compliance needs of UK public sector organisations, helping teams improve visibility, governance, and procurement control across the full procurement lifecycle.
What does source-to-contract software include?
What does source-to-contract software include?
Most source-to-contract software platforms include a combination of:
- Procurement pipeline management
- eSourcing tools
- Tender evaluation workflows
- Supplier management
- Contract management software
- Approval and governance controls
- Reporting and management information dashboards
More advanced integrated sourcing and contract management platforms also connect supplier, sourcing, and contract data into a single system for improved visibility and compliance.
Why is source-to-contract software important for public sector procurement?
Why is source-to-contract software important for public sector procurement?
Public sector procurement teams operate within strict governance and transparency requirements.
Source-to-contract software helps public sector organisations:
- Improve procurement compliance
- Strengthen audit readiness
- Standardise procurement processes
- Increase visibility across procurement pipelines
- Manage contracts more effectively
- Reduce manual administration
- Support reporting and governance obligations
It also helps procurement teams engage earlier in procurement activity and make more informed commercial decisions.
What is contract lifecycle management (CLM)?
What is contract lifecycle management (CLM)?
Contract lifecycle management (CLM) refers to the process of managing contracts throughout their entire lifecycle – from drafting and approval through to execution, renewal, and expiry.
CLM software helps organisations:
- Centralise contract storage
- Track obligations and milestones
- Manage renewals and expiries
- Improve visibility and reporting
- Reduce contract risk
- Strengthen governance and auditability
Modern CLM solutions are often integrated into wider source-to-contract platforms.
Can source-to-contract software integrate with existing systems?
Can source-to-contract software integrate with existing systems?
Yes. Modern source-to-contract platforms are designed to integrate with existing organisational systems such as:
- ERP systems
- Finance platforms
- Supplier databases
- eSignature solutions
- Data and reporting tools
Integration helps create a connected procurement ecosystem and reduces duplicate data entry across systems.
How long does it take to implement source-to-contract software?
How long does it take to implement source-to-contract software?
Implementation timelines vary depending on:
- Organisational size
- Scope of deployment
- Existing procurement processes
- Integration requirements
- Internal resource availability
Some modular procurement platforms can be implemented in phases, allowing organisations to prioritise key areas such as procurement planning, contract management, or eSourcing first.
How does procurement pipeline management support better procurement outcomes?
How does procurement pipeline management support better procurement outcomes?
Procurement pipeline management helps organisations identify upcoming procurement activity earlier and improve planning across procurement teams.
This improves:
- Resource planning
- Governance preparation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Compliance management
- Supplier engagement
- Procurement visibility
For public sector procurement teams, pipeline management also helps reduce reactive procurement activity and supports more strategic decision-making.
Is source-to-contract software suitable for local authorities and public sector organisations?
Is source-to-contract software suitable for local authorities and public sector organisations?
Yes. Many source-to-contract platforms are specifically designed to support public sector procurement requirements, including:
- Governance controls
- Audit trails
- Procurement transparency
- Approval workflows
- Public sector reporting
- Procurement compliance obligations
Public sector-focused platforms can also support integration with UK procurement frameworks and legislative requirements.