Deecon delivered a strategic third-party logistics (3PL) procurement programme for Hyperoptic, securing a warehousing and distribution partner to support national growth ambitions. The process established a scalable operating model, enhanced market engagement, and provided Hyperoptic with a robust framework for future logistics partnerships.

Biogen were undergoing a significant growth period, expanding their site network to drive crucial developments in the biowaste sector whilst aligning with the government’s 2036 targets. Deecon were engaged to facilitate a strategic sourcing project, to drive standardised and sustainable procurement practices to support their growth. Deecon identified that operational inefficiencies were impeding effective procurement.

Deecon delivered a targeted commercial support programme for EVlution Point Limited, optimising their ROI Calculation Tool and developing a suite of commercial contracts. The engagement resulted in enhanced operational flexibility, improved contract management, and a bespoke ROI tool tailored to stakeholder needs. 

Deecon were engaged to carry out a suite of commercial activities to support with establishing a standalone commercial function (previously part of the procurement workstream) and fortifying downstream NEC4 contracts with suppliers.

Deecon partnered with Avove to recover significant outstanding Work in Progress (WIP) across multiple contracts and paused orders. Through a structured four-step approach—data gathering, WIP tracking, validation, and prioritisation—Deecon identified and substantiated over £2.57 million in WIP across 445 projects, with the majority prioritised as quick wins. This process enabled Avove to reclaim funds efficiently, validate over 400 final accounts, and replicate the success across additional workstreams.

Deecon built a scenario-modelling data tool for CityFibre to forecast indexation impact on spend, with integrated dashboards providing analytics on inflation and price indices. It enabled CityFibre to manage inflation costs more effectively, improving data visibility and reporting across 50+ supplier contracts.

Deecon delivered a structured procurement programme for Silverstone Circuits, enabling the appointment of a technically capable contractor to design and build a FIA-CIK regulated karting track within the client’s budget. The process established a repeatable tender framework and strengthened relationships for future project delivery.

Deecon established and operated a robust Commercial Assurance Function for G.Network, implementing best-practice processes, automating key commercial activities, and delivering ~£850k in savings.

Deecon were engaged by Aquamain UK Ltd to support on four key workstreams related to their commercial function:

• Contract Management and establishment of a Commercial Function

• Debt Resolution

• Building Final Accounts

• Supplier Spend Optimisation

The project aimed to strengthen Aquamain’s commercial capabilities and supplier management as they transitioned from a sole water self-lay provider (SLP) to a multi-utilites (MU) provider.

Deecon delivered a strategic procurement programme for Whitbread PLC to secure contractors for the refurbishment of Premier Inn hotel rooms. This resulted in the appointment of an additional refurbishment contractor and a multi-million pound annual reduction against existing rates. The process enhanced spend visibility, improved rebate terms, and equipped Whitbread with a reusable best-practice procurement toolkit. 

Deecon partnered with Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster (BWW) Mind to streamline their Merger Programme by implementing a tailored PMO solution and supporting the change management process. The initiative led to the successful adoption of Monday.com, enabling the client to monitor key merger activities and deliver the programme with greater efficiency and transparency.

Deecon were engaged by DELTEQ / COMTEQ to lead their Investment Partner Strategy. This process included defining the investment case and strategy, researching potential investors, and completing due diligence on investment options to find the optimal target investors.

Deecon delivered targeted commercial management support to UK Power Networks’ Capital Programme and Procurement function, driving cost control, process optimisation, and robust contract management across multiple live projects.

Deecon partnered with CityFibre to deliver a targeted commercial support programme, driving enhanced cost recovery, robust governance, and streamlined reconciliation processes. The engagement resulted in improved data integrity, stakeholder accountability, and operational efficiency across CityFibre’s cost recovery and measure reconciliation of the delta.

Deecon were engaged by SGN to onboard additional Contractors for mains replacement works and conduct an opportunity assessment within the Procurement and Supply Chain Function. The team identified 36 recommendations.

Deecon were engaged by Antin Infrastructure Partners to undertake an evaluation of SNRG’s processes. A three-workstream approach was adopted to conduct the task: Process Review, Supply Chain Analysis and Systems Validation.

Deecon were engaged to understand whether ProScope was the right fit for Avove’s commercial and operational requirements. Through stakeholder engagements, system reviews, and technical workshops, Deecon produced a Final Recommendation Report. This included quick-wins and longer-term strategic recommendations.

Deecon were engaged by Community Fibre to conduct an accelerated procurement programme. The objective of the programme was to source new Build Partners as part of its supply chain, to double Community Fibre’s overall build capacity by Q4 2023.

Deecon were engaged to help CityFibre’s Centre of Excellence Department set up, manage, and report on the 36 recommendations which arose as a result of Deecon’s Supply Chain Insight Project in 2021.

Instalcom engaged Deecon to build a bespoke commercial tool to speed up the CVR consolidation process. Deecon reviewed Instalcom’s current state and identified areas of inefficiency. The team subsequently designed, built, and implemented a bespoke system on Monday.com.