Helping you to gain clarity and guiding you to successful outcomes
The trusted Procurement Partner you need on your side
Keystone Procurement support a range of needs
Keystone Procurement helps people like you
Each member of our senior team has a credible background in some of the world’s most elite professional services firms. We have the skills and deep domain experience to create the best solutions to meet your procurement needs.Since founding Keystone Procurement, we have proven ourselves on the frontline of the procurement industry.
We develop cost-effective strategies that are compliant with national and EU regulations allowing you to maximise the value you get from the market while maintaining the very highest standards. Find out moreHow we can help you
Our 5 Pillar Services
End-to-end support for tender competitions
We work alongside you to ensure a smooth and effective procurement cycle
Developing Requests or Calls for Tenders (RFTs / CFTs) and Preliminary Market Consultations (PMCs)
Clear, concise and tailored to your specific requirements in the most efficient way
Comprehensive Procurement Training
Bespoke to your needs. Covering every aspect of procurement from technical writing to strategic procurement.
Procurement Strategy Development
From the preparation of business cases to strategic assessment reports and economic and social appraisals.
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Our clients
We have a diverse client range from state bodies, educational institutions, to healthcare and cultural organisations.
Our clients
We have a diverse client range from state bodies, educational institutions, to healthcare and cultural organisations.
State Bodies
At Keystone Procurement, we partner with a diverse range of state bodies, including government departments and regulatory authorities. Our tailored procurement solutions help these organisations optimise their purchasing processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance operational efficiency. By understanding the unique challenges faced by public sector entities, we provide strategic support that aligns with their mission to serve the public effectively.
Educational Institutions
Keystone Procurement works closely with educational institutions, from primary schools to universities, to streamline their procurement needs. Our expertise enables these institutions to secure quality resources while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory requirements. By fostering collaboration and innovation, we empower educational leaders to focus on their core mission of delivering outstanding education and enriching the learning experience for students.
Healthcare Organisations
In the healthcare sector, Keystone Procurement supports organisations in their procurement efforts. We understand the critical nature of healthcare delivery and the importance of sourcing high-quality medical supplies and services. Our solutions enhance supply chain resilience, reduce costs, and ensure that healthcare providers can focus on delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining compliance with industry standards
Cultural Organisations
Keystone Procurement collaborates with cultural organisations, such as museums, galleries, and performing arts institutions, to meet their unique procurement needs. We help these organisations acquire the resources necessary to promote arts and culture, from exhibition materials to specialist equipment. By leveraging our procurement expertise, we enable cultural institutions to thrive and enrich the community through creative programming and cultural engagement.
FAQ’s on Procurement & Training
Expert advice on Irish Procurement
What is procurement?
The procurement process outlines the steps taken to acquire goods or services, from identifying the need to making the final purchase while saving cost, reducing time, and building win-win supplier relationships.
What is public procurement?
Public procurement refers to the process by which public authorities, such as government departments or local authorities, purchase work, goods or services from companies. The public procurement process is the sequence of activities starting with the assessment of needs through awards to contract management and final payment.
What is the purpose of public procurement?
The purpose of public procurement is to award contracts in a timely and cost-effective manner to qualified contractors, suppliers and service providers. Contracts are awarded for goods, services and works, to support government operations and provide public goods and services in accordance with the procurement rules. These rules covers all EEA countries, EU countries and WTO countries subject to bilateral general public procurement agreements.
What governs the public procurement process?
The public procurement process is governed by the Public Procurement Rules. These rules are composed of the legal and regulatory frameworks that must be followed. The Public Procurement Rules are derived from International Treaties and EU Directives/Regulations. Upon transposition, the regime typically includes a procurement act, regulations, guidelines, manuals, standard tendering document (bidding/tender) documents and contract forms. These provide guidance on everything from determining, planning and scheduling what to buy, when and where to buy, in addition to contract implementation and management.
What are public procurement principles?
Public procurement principles are the foundation of public procurement and should be the basis for the public procurement rules. Principles govern the management of public procurement and set the framework for a code of conduct for public procurement practitioners and others directly or indirectly involved in the public procurement process.
Who needs to follow public procurement rules?
Any organisation that is funded to the tune of 50% or more of their income by the State is deemed to be a body governed by public law and must be fully compliant with procurement regulations. Bodies owned by the state are also subject to the rules, even if state funding is less than 50% (e.g. state owned companies). Finally, the State can insist recipients of state funding follow public procurement rules when spending state funding.