Provision of Contract Publishing
Services to the Not for Profit Sector
Acting for
a large Trade Association, Buynet identified the net costs proposed by a number
of suppliers who had bid to publish the Association’s monthly magazines and
supplements. The suppliers proposed to take full responsibility for publishing
the magazine and for gaining advertising revenue. Buynet’s analysis revealed a
staggering differential of 100% in net costs, leading to a potential client
saving of £60k per annum.
Provision of Soil & Drain
products to the Construction Sector
Buynet was
commissioned to carry out independent research into the merits of the various
soil & drain products and materials on offer to the UK construction
sector (cast Iron vs. Stainless Steel vs. Plastic). The research was carried
out in association with Civil Engineering consultants in London
and Glasgow and
identified which material was best suited to specific types of building projects
(commercial, residential, hospital, retail etc.). The report, took account of health
& safety issues, installation costs, total life costs, stock availability, and
ease of fitting in addition to straightforward material costs. The report, therefore,
enables buyers to select the most cost effective material for their own
forthcoming projects and has proved to be a useful guide at all stages of the
construction supply chain.
Provision of Information Services to
the Legal Sector
Working
with a number of the UK’s leading Law Firms, Buynet analysed the various
information sources available to determine how Information ‘packages’ could be
purchased avoiding duplication, yet at the same time ensuring Partners and
support staff could access key authoritative titles. The report identified that
it was possible to achieve cost-saving by adopting a ‘mix and match’ approach
to accessing information provided by a small number of dominant suppliers.
Provision of Bulk Mail Services
Buynet has
gained significant expertise in the UK
mail market, and has worked with a number of Magazine Publishers, Mailing
Houses, Fulfilment Houses, Part Works Companies and other large users of consumer
and business mail, to identify the potential benefits of deregulation of the UK mail market,
and to evaluate the mail services on offer from new licensees. In many cases
this has led to significant costs savings for our clients, often with positive effects
on delivery service levels.
Provision of Pipes, Valves etc. to
the Water Sector
Buynet has
worked with a number of companies in the Utilities sector to evaluate potable
and dirty water products on offer from overseas suppliers new to the UK market. This
involved product testing, investigation of compliance & product
compatibility, evaluation of stock availability & lead times and research
into end user attitudes in addition to comparison of material costs, cost of
installation, etc. The Buynet report has made buyers aware of the alternatives
available in the marketplace and the various benefits associated with each type
of product.