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Expert procurement advice for the VODG community

”We partnered with the VODG for a number of reasons, not least because we recognised the extraordinary work the VODG does every day to support their members, many of which are our clients. Given that Marr Procurement, the care sector procurement specialist, works with over fifty care providers in the UK, the advice and guidance we've received from the VODG has been invaluable. We look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.
Christoph MarrManaging Director

Procurement services for VODG member organisations

As a VODG partner organisation, Marr Procurement are passionate about providing expert, impartial advice for all VODG members who are devoted to supporting disabled people of all ages.

As VODG members, Marr Procurement are able to access our expertise without any commitment to signing up to anything.

What do other VODG Members say about us?

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“Effective management of our use of agency staff is critical in ensuring that we remain a financially resilient organisation. We worked with Marr Procurement to tender for a new neutral vendor, managed agency contract and we have been delighted with the results. Marr take a genuine partnership approach which, together with their sector expertise and insight and analysis tools, have helped us establish an agency solution that will create the foundations for us to achieve our strategic objectives. The Marr team are straight forward to work with and are honest.”
Richard BlakeyCFO, Mencap - VODG Member

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"Marr Procurement have successfully helped Milestones Trust dramatically reduce escalating agency costs, during a time when the recruitment crisis across social care has been at its worst."
Hilary Crowhurst, Chief ExecutiveMilestones Trust, VODG Member

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"After appointing Marr in late 2020, I can confirm we're delighted with the quality of the work the Marr team delivered. I have always appreciated the Marr approach which is transparent and honest."
Jim Kane, CFOCommunity Integrated Care, VODG Member

Our support for VODG members

Free 30 minute consultation with Christoph Marr

We understand how challenging it is for decision-makers within the voluntary sector to access trustworthy, impartial expert advice without investing a lot of time and money. To assist the VODG community, we offer a free 30 minute virtual consultation with Christoph Marr to discuss any procurement concerns you may have.

How we can help:

Analyse your category spend

Determine Business Requirements

Conduct Supply Market Analysis

Develop Category Strategy

Select Suppliers & Negotiate

Implement new agreements

Manage Supply Base & Stakeholders

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