Client: Scottish Government
Industry: Public Sector
Overview
Elcom, renowned for delivering cutting-edge eProcurement solutions, partners with public sector organizations to optimize purchasing processes. One of their major clients, the Scottish Government, needed enriched data to enhance procurement decisions, specifically focusing on company size and turnover information across their supplier base.
The Challenge
The Scottish Government faced a significant challenge when an analytics firm they relied on could only provide enhanced data (company size and turnover) for transactions over £1000. As a result, data covering approximately £20 million in spending lacked this critical information. This gap made it difficult for the government to fully assess their supplier base, particularly the smaller suppliers, which are vital to Scotland’s economic goals.
Elcom was tasked with closing this data gap in a project aptly named "Fill The Gap." The mission was to retrieve and integrate the missing data quickly and accurately to support the Scottish Government’s procurement strategy.
Solutions Implemented by Elcom, Leveraging Global Database:
- Fill The Gap Project:
- Elcom filled 80% of missing company data for £20 million in spend through meticulous research and data mapping to Global Database.
- This critical information was previously unavailable, hindering procurement analysis.
- Supplier Mapping:
- All Scottish Government contracted suppliers are being mapped to Global Database.
- This will enable enhanced supplier insights and more informative reporting.
- Local Spend Analytics:
- A new graphical tool is being developed to visualize both contracted and non-contracted suppliers, drawing data from Global Database.
- This empowers procurement agents to easily identify and engage local suppliers, aligning with Scotland's economic focus.
Results & Benefits:
- Enhanced Data Quality: The Scottish Government now has a more complete and accurate picture of its spending, facilitating better-informed decision-making.
- Improved Supplier Visibility: Procurement agents have a powerful new tool to discover and connect with local suppliers, directly supporting economic growth.
- Streamlined Procurement: The graphical supplier representation simplifies the procurement process, saving time and resources.
Client Testimonial:
"Global Database has been instrumental in our success. By integrating their comprehensive company data into our procurement processes, we've gained valuable insights that were previously unavailable. This has enabled us to make more informed decisions, identify new supplier opportunities, and ultimately drive economic growth in Scotland." - Susan, Scottish Government Representative
Conclusion:
Elcom's innovative solutions, powered by Global Database's robust data, have transformed the Scottish Government's procurement landscape. By leveraging comprehensive company information, the government has achieved greater transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in its procurement practices.
Contact: To learn more about how Global Database can support your data enhancement and procurement needs, get in touch with us today.
