Sourcing

Better control from supplier selection to contract award

Manage tendering, quotations, contracts and catalogue content in one connected source-to-contract workflow.
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Sourcing sets the direction for compliant purchasing. Elcom supports public sector teams with structured tendering, quotation management and contract oversight – alongside catalogue governance and marketplace options where appropriate. The result is clearer decision-making, stronger supplier records and improved control across the source-to-contract process.

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Strategic sourcing governance
Consistent processes from requirement to award.

Tenderand quotation management
Run tenders and compare offers with clearer evaluation.

Contract compliance control
Keep terms visible and reduce off-contract buying.

Sourcing analytics and assurance
Improve visibility of activity, suppliers and outcomes.

Tailored solutions
Trusted technology

Elcom’s sourcing solutions support public sector teams to manage tenders, quotations and contracts with clearer structure and governance. Modular and connected, they help you standardise sourcing activity, improve supplier oversight and strengthen compliance from requirement to award.
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Catalogue management

Manage contract lifecycles with source-to-contract visibility, central storage, renewal alerts and rapid deployment.
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Tender

Compliant tender management solution covering all stages of the tender process.
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Contract management

Manage contract lifecycles with source-to-contract visibility, central storage, renewal alerts and rapid deployment.
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MultiQuote

Request and compare quotes fast through a managed supplier marketplace.
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Analytics

Combine disparate data into dashboards for a big-picture view of procurement, inventory and spend management insight.
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Marketplace

Access more suppliers through a governed, integrated procurement marketplace.
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Source-to-Contract

Connect MultiQuote, Tender and Contract Management in one source-to-contract suite
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Who we work with

Supporting essential public services

We work across the public sector, helping organisations manage resources with clarity, compliance and confidence.

Customer Stories

Real-world results from our clients

Real-world outcomes from organisations delivering essential public services with greater clarity and confidence.
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University HospitaL Leicester

Elcom transformed our inventory management, reducing stock holding by over £2 million while improving visibility, releasing clinical time, and strengthening control across our hospitals.

The Trust automated inventory processes, reduced stock holding by over £2 million, reclaimed 2,570 clinical hours, and strengthened forecasting and operational control.
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Scottish Government

Elcom helped deliver a national e-invoicing service that improved efficiency, reduced administrative effort, and created a consistent approach across the Scottish public sector.

Since launching in 2014, the programme has processed over 172,000 invoices and delivered more than £2.3 million in transactional efficiency savings across public sector organisations.  
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Humankind

By implementing Elcom’s MultiQuote solution, Humankind automated regulated spend processes, ensuring legislative compliance while reducing manual administrative burden across the organisation.

Supporting an organisation whose services reach more than 90,000 people, this shift has helped Humankind maximise value for money and re-invest funds into services.
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Bolton Council

Bolton Council partnered with Elcom to modernise community equipment services, reducing manual administration and improving stock visibility, tracking and order processing.

Used across a service managing 21,000 equipment items and more than 11,000 delivered orders, the system improved tracking, transparency and day-to-day operational efficiency.
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NHS Wales

By adopting Elcom’s integrated sourcing suite, procurement teams strengthened compliance and transparency while managing complex sourcing requirements more efficiently across Health Boards and Trusts.

The approach supported Welsh suppliers, helped keep 25% of 2023 expenditure within Wales and delivered more than £1 million in reported avoided costs.

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