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GovTech Buyability™ Mentors | Leveraging public purchasing power for social and environmental good
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Overview

Public‑sector procurement specialists helping suppliers and buyers navigate UK technology frameworks (e.g., G‑Cloud, DOS). Team of ex‑government buyers and APMP‑accredited bid pros supporting strategy, bids, and training.

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11-50

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Serviced Businesses
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Europe

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United Kingdom

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Year of foundation

2014

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Privately Held

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Problems we solve

Removing barriers to public sector success

We help technology suppliers overcome Market Complexity (understanding the target market), Audience Disconnect (building Buyer/Supplier relationships), Bid Burnout (internal teams not getting results), and being Locked Out (missing crucial opportunities means no access to the market for many years). For public sector buyers, we help navigate the complex procurement of technology, providing training, guidance and ongoing support to procure cloud-based solutions fairly, compliantly and quickly. We remove the admin burden and ensure teams have the time, resources and guidance to produce high-quality, competitive framework responses and bids.

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Consulting Solutions By Capability

Bid Support Services

APMP-qualified bid review and management services supporting tech suppliers with pre-bid, bid, and post-bid activities to win public sector contracts through frameworks. The service encompasses bid strategy, proposal development, compliance review, and submission management tailored to public sector procurement requirements. Clients increase win rates to over 1 in 3 – above industry standards, with £250m+ won by clients on Digital Outcomes & Specialists alone; FireText won £38m+ contract through G-Cloud; Appvia won high-value contracts through DOS framework; and Scott Logic became more confident bidding in the public sector.

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Framework Listing Services

Fully managed support for technology suppliers to get listed on UK Government frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems, including G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes & Specialists, Network Services, and other CCS frameworks. The service covers end-to-end listing management with quality assurance to ensure compliance and competitive positioning. Successfully listed all clients on Network Services 2 framework with average Quality Scores above 90% across all frameworks; supported FireText through G-Cloud 8-11 applications and helped clients achieve 100% quality scores on Network Services 3, Tepas 2, Cloud Compute 2 and HMRC/CCS DALAS frameworks.

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G-Cloud Buyability™ Reviews

Specialist reviews of G-Cloud listings (Lots 1-3) to ensure they are compliant, optimised for target buyers, and appearing in relevant searches. The service applies the proprietary Buyability™ methodology to maximize visibility and conversion of G-Cloud listings into contract wins. Worked on every G-Cloud iteration since G-Cloud 5; clients have gone on to win nearly £1bn of business through G-Cloud; Soprano Design reported being invited to bid on interesting projects they are confident they can deliver on since being listed.

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Procurement Plus Membership

Affordable annual membership providing suppliers with on-demand access to procurement specialists, regular check-ins, procurement advice, and resources to support public sector growth. Members gain access to MCIPS-qualified procurement professionals and receive 10% off framework application support fees, enabling continuous capability development and strategic guidance. FireText signed up for ongoing expert access, demonstrating the value of sustained engagement with qualified procurement professionals.

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Procurement Strategy & Buyability Reviews

Strategic consultancy to help suppliers maximise their public sector strategy, improve their 'Buyability™' and integrate frameworks into marketing and sales strategies. The proprietary Buyability™ methodology and assessment tools enable suppliers to understand buyer requirements, optimize their positioning, and align their go-to-market approach with public sector procurement processes. Clients see an increase in success rate by at least 33%, with demonstrated outcomes including Codurance developing solid strategy for DOS and G-Cloud frameworks, and Annertech experiencing large increases in inbound enquiries following Buyability™ reviews.

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Public Sector Procurement Support

MCIPS-qualified procurement support for public sector buyers including procurement strategy, route-to-market analysis, tender management, and quality assurance. The service enables public sector organizations to develop effective procurement strategies, manage complex procurements, and ensure compliance and value for money. Provided over 40 Local Authorities with MCIPS-qualified procurement support for DLUHC PropTech Engagement Fund; delivered procurement training, guidance and ongoing support for cloud-based solutions procurement; all local authorities completed procurements on time and to budget.

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Workshops & Training

Tailored training workshops on key frameworks, procurement processes, and public sector market entry for supplier teams. Workshops are customized to address specific capability gaps and equip teams with practical knowledge to navigate public sector procurement and grow their business. Gemraj Technologies identified gaps and received guidance on remediation through CIO Surgery and workshop; Freshworks sales team walked away with knowledge required to communicate effectively with buyers and grow G-Cloud sales; delivered training to over 40 Local Authorities on using G-Cloud and Spark DPS.

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