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Procurement Benchmarking for Continuous Value Assurance

Procurement benchmarking is not simply about comparing prices. It is about measuring whether your suppliers are delivering against market standards, best practice, and your organisation’s strategic objectives.

At eXceeding, we help you understand how your contracts stack up against the market, highlight opportunities to renegotiate, and provide the independent evidence you need to drive continuous improvement.

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The Benchmarking Challenge

Markets, costs, and supply chains change constantly. Without benchmarking, organisations risk:

  • Paying above market rates for goods and services.
  • Accepting poor service levels because they lack comparative data.
  • Missing opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
  • Entering negotiations without the independent evidence needed to influence outcomes.

Benchmarking transforms this picture. It gives you a clear view of whether your contracts and suppliers are still delivering value — and whether adjustments are required to stay competitive and resilient.

One-off vs Ongoing Benchmarking

Benchmarking is valuable as a one-time exercise, but the greatest benefits come when it is built into your procurement strategy as a recurring assurance process.

 

One-off Benchmarking Ongoing Benchmarking
Purpose Snapshot view of pricing and contract terms Continuous monitoring of supplier performance and market competitiveness
Focus Test whether a contract is competitive today Ensure long-term compliance, governance, and value delivery
Outputs Market rate comparison and recommendations Regular reports, KPI tracking, contract improvement roadmap
Value Immediate savings opportunities Sustained cost control, improved supplier accountability, board-level assurance

 

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Our Benchmarking Approach

We combine live market data, category expertise, and supplier knowledge to provide a rounded, evidence-led view of your supplier and contract performance.

Our approach typically covers:

Commercial Benchmarking

Pricing, contractual terms, cost models compared to market norms.

Service Benchmarking

KPIs, SLAs, innovation, and value-added commitments.

Best Practice Benchmarking

Governance, risk management, and supplier relationship maturity.

ESG & Social Value Benchmarking

Alignment with sustainability, diversity, and regulatory requirements.

The result is not just a static report. It is a roadmap for improvement that can be integrated into your supplier management and contract governance processes.

Case Studies

What Clients Achieve

Through regular benchmarking, our clients have achieved:

14-27% Cost Reduction

in high-spend categories

Improved Service Levels

through renegotiated SLAs and PIs.

Reduced Risk Exposure

through contracts updated to reflect current standards

Ongoing Assurance

with clear evidence for boards, audit committees, and senior stakeholders.

Benchmarking is the bridge between supplier claims and measurable results.

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Why Choose eXceeding?

  • Independent perspective – no ties to suppliers, always impartial.
  • Market insight – live intelligence across multiple categories and sectors.
  • Strategic and operational focus – assurance that supports both day-to-day decisions and long-term governance.
  • Sustainable outcomes – benchmarking aligned with ESG and social value goals.
  • Proven expertise – a track record of delivering savings, service improvements, and assurance across private and public organisations.

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Benchmarking is one of the most effective ways to uncover hidden value, improve governance, and ensure long-term supplier accountability.

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