The easier and more cost effective way for the public sector to buy
12/02/2010 - London
Reading Room have been appointed an official supplier to Buying Solutions, the UK’s largest public sector buying organisation.
Buying Solutions makes it quicker, easier and more convenient for the public sector to procure the goods and services they need, while saving them money in the process. They complete a rigorous Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) selection process before awarding contracts so customers avoid the cost of this time consuming process.
Having built a reputation for delivering inspiring solutions to the public sector, Reading Room has completed significant web consultancy and design projects for the likes of the NHS, Cabinet Office, Norfolk Constabulary and Cambridge County Council. The consultancy is now taking its place alongside the likes of Deloitte and Fujitsu Services Limited on the Software Application Solutions framework for Web Design and Content Management Services.
Benefits to customers of using Buying Solutions:
• EU compliance – customers have reassurance that they are using a fully EU-compliant service that is not open to challenge
• Quicker access – the OJEU procurement process, which takes several months, has already taken place, saving you time and money
• Competitive pricing – through the competitive tender process and regular benchmarking Buying Solutions ensures customers have access to the most competitive deals.
• Best practice procurement – suppliers are carefully evaluated and pre agreed terms and conditions offer customers sound contractual safeguards
• Ease of ordering – Buying Solutions’ trading website allows customers to place orders and step by step guides for further competition requirements.
• No financial limits – there is no legal limit on the quantity or value of orders customers can place
• Free service – customers are not charged for using Buying Solutions’ services
• Support – Buying Solutions procurement team offers customers advice and support when required.

