Matrix SCM is now in pole position to supply the whole public sector with its innovative services procurement solution.

It is is the leading supplier on a new, four-year, framework let by the YPO. Under the framework, public sector organisations can now implement Matrix SCM’s procurement technology platform, SProc.Net, and run it as a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure goods, works and complex services.

The framework covers, but is not limited to the following categories of spend: Adults’ Social Care; Children’s Social Care; Consultancy Services; Older People’s Social Care; Community Transport Services; Temporary Staffing; Travel Services; Learning & Development Services; Insurance Services; Legal Services; Security Services; Facilities Management; Printing Services; Food; Stationery; Early Years items.

It will allow any public sector organisation across the UK which includes local authorities, NHS, Fire and Rescue Services, Police Authorities and Central Government Departments to choose to implement SProc.Net without the requirement to tender.

Said Andy Weston, Sales & Marketing Director of Matrix SCM: “Being an appointed supplier of a DPS to Pro5 to meet its customers’ goods, works and complex services requirements is an exciting prospect. Being recognised as the leading company on the framework, capable of meeting the diverse procurement needs of the public sector, is a remarkable achievement for Matrix SCM.

“We already have a significant number of local authority clients throughout the UK working with us to procure their complex services using our technology platform, so to strengthen and grow our activities, working with a national procurement organisation such as Pro5, is a welcome opportunity.”

MATRIX SCM has started the new year with two new clients going live with Matrix SCM’s innovative services procurement solution.

Derby City Council and the London Borough of Waltham Forest have both appointed Matrix SCM to manage the process of engaging temporary staff across the authorities.

Both authorities expect to make significant additional cost savings over and above those delivered by their previous managed service provider, as well as considerable process efficiencies.

Matrix SCM is now delivering it innovative services procurement solution to more than 60 public sector organisations across the UK, allowing them to streamline and automate the process for buying complex services including adult social care, older peoples social care, consultancy services and temporary staff.

Julian Young, Matrix SCM, CEO, commented: “Clients are recognising the unique features that our innovative procurement solution offers – and the benefits it brings.

“The competitive bidding process inherent within SProc.Net, delivers maximum cost savings on each and every services requirement without jeopardising service quality. In addition, the open for offers period, helps prevent “fastest finger first”, by allowing client users to specify the timeframes in which they wish to receive and evaluate offers from suppliers”.

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