Richmond and Wandsworth Council faced persistent challenges in managing its procurement operations. Despite having an online tendering portal, the lack of visibility into project progress and procurement data created inefficiencies and delayed decision-making.
Having separate spreadsheets for contracts, work plans and spend data resulted in time-intensive manual processes and disjointed reporting. To address these issues, Richmond and Wandsworth partnered with Atamis to implement a comprehensive procurement software solution, with the intention to revolutionise the way they manage procurement activities, data and strategic planning.
Unlocked Benefits
Richmond and Wandsworth Council needed a solution that empowered their team with comprehensive visibility of their supply chain. Let’s explore some of the key benefits seen by their team.
Visibility and Centralised Data
Atamis’ solution provided a single source of truth with comprehensive visibility eliminating the need for verbal updates and tedious spreadsheet reviews.
Enhanced Contract Management
With central monitoring of contract performance, commercial teams can identify and address performance issues proactively, improving accountability and reducing risks associated with missed contract deliverables.
Simplified Spend Analysis
Clear distinction between on and off-contract spend allows for easy data extraction and analysis, improving category planning and contract consolidation, leading to both cashable and non-cashable savings.
Resource Optimisation
The Pipeline App provides a clear overview of future procurement activities, meaning resources are allocated more effectively, empowering teams to meet upcoming demands without unnecessary strain.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Customisable dashboards provide stakeholders with at-a-glance views of key metrics, including contract spend and activity progress enabling more informed and strategic decision-making.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Atamis’ intuitive interface has improved day-to-day workflows with the ability to access linked, real-time data making it easier to develop strategic action plans.
“As the team has become more familiar with the software, they appreciate the visibility over the end to end process and benefits of the other modules for their day to day work. Stakeholders, in particular, welcome the ability to review activity, including on and off contract spend associated with their own directorates. Senior Leaders very much welcome our ability to provide dashboards detailing contract management and social value commitments.” Mark Glaister, Assistant Director of Procurement Serving Wandsworth and Richmond Councils
By implementing Atamis’ procurement software, Richmond and Wandsworth has seen a transformational shift in its procurement operations. The council now benefits from centralised visibility, streamlined workflows and actionable insights that support strategic planning and resource optimisation.
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