Procurement for Impact.

Exploring a different approach to procurement that focuses on outcomes, sustainable impact, and meaningful change in the public sector.

Something isn't working

We keep running the same procurement processes and expecting different results. We focus on buying inputs, measuring outputs, and then wonder why the actual problems persist.

There's a pattern here worth examining.

A different approach

What if we started with a different question: what outcome are we actually trying to create? What if we designed procurement that focuses on results, builds genuine partnerships, and creates sustainable impact for society, community, and environment?

Begin with the outcome

Instead of asking 'what service do we need?', try 'what problem are we solving?' Define your measures of success early, then design everything around achieving them. It sounds obvious, but it's surprisingly rare.

Focus on what changes

Outputs tell you what happened. Outcomes tell you what changed. Did the training actually change behavior? Did the helpdesk actually solve problems? Measure the difference that makes a difference.

Unlock sustainable investment

By procuring outcomes we can attract funding from social impact investors.

Rethink responsibility

Smart procurement isn't about outsourcing everything—it's about being clear on who's responsible for what. Create partnerships where success is genuinely shared, and where everyone has skin in the game.

Consider the wider impact

Every procurement decision ripples through society, community, and environment. What if we deliberately designed for sustainable impact that creates wider benefit alongside our primary objectives?

Worth exploring together?

If you're seeing similar patterns in your work, if you're curious about outcome-focused approaches, or if you're experimenting with different ways of doing procurement—we'd love to continue the conversation.