Purchasing the right products and services for your specific needs is an essential component of any successful security policy. It also lays a firm foundation for the development of productive on-going relationships with suppliers. Conversely, getting it wrong wastes money and staff time, and can commit an organisation to an unsatisfactory solution for years to come. This is a specialist service that requires professional in-depth security expertise.
Perpetuity consultants can help to ensure that the procurement process is as objective, efficient and effective as possible, so that your organisation makes the right choices and gets the most out of its new system or service.
Ways we can help
We can assist with all or part of the procurement project, right from the earliest planning stage to ensuring that staff are able to deal with the solution that has been selected. Our areas of expertise include:
Planning
Risk assessment and security audit – assessing vulnerabilities and current performance
Security strategy - establishing the goals of the security function in relation to the organisation as a whole
Cost – deciding the importance of cost versus other requirements and identifying revenue generating/saving opportunities
Legislation – incorporating regulatory requirements into the planning process, for example health and safety considerations and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
Specification - establishing what systems and services need to achieve.
Project viability - conducting feasibility studies fully costed fro capital and revenue.
Tendering process
Pre-qualification questionnaires - ensuring this initial stage enables selection of the right shortlist
Invitations to tender - developing documents and evaluating submissions
Supplier presentations - setting criteria and assessing presentations
Post tender
Project management – overseeing the transition to a new manned security supplier, or installation of systems, ensuring systems are effectively integrated with minimum downtime
Final checks – testing the complete system and dealing with any remaining concerns prior to issuing completion certificate
Supplier presentations - setting criteria and assessing presentations
Getting the most from your solution – advising on operation and management to ensure it meets your needs fully, assisting with staff selection and training
Future opportunities – advising on future extensions to your requirements and possible revenue opportunities/savings as new methods of working and technologies become available
The Perpetuity promise
We have extensive industry experience encompassing the tendering process, and all aspects of physical, electronic and manned security. We will always act with your best interests at heart taking account of your needs and resources.
Want to know more?
To find out more about how we would develop an approach to meet your specific needs, email consultancy@perpetuitygroup.com or phone 0116 222 5550.
