Shared Services
Echo-9 Shared Services empowers the public, charity and non-profit sectors with cost-effective, scalable digital solutions tailored to sector needs.
Member-owned shared services
We are developing Shared Services for Public Contracting Authorities, Charities and Non-Profits. Contact Us for more information and insights into how Echo-9 enables organisations to collaborate, share resources, and deliver digital transformation together.
Echo-9 Shared Services operates a legally compliant Horizontal arrangement as defined in the Procurement Act 2023 exempt arrangement for "horizontal cooperation".
Decision Matrix
Compare Shared Service and Commercial Provider options. Adjust the weights to reflect your organisations priorities and see how the weighted scores change.
The scoring against each criteria under Shared Service/Commercial provider are sourced from Gartner research where the key takeaways are that:
Shared Services - Best for organisations prioritising control, compliance, and cost predictability.
Commercial Offering - Best for organisations prioritising speed, scalability, and innovation.
| Criteria | Weight (%) | Shared Service | Commercial Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Alignment | 5 | 3 | |
| Cost Efficiency | 5 | 3 | |
| Control & Customization | 5 | 3 | |
| Quality & Expertise | 3 | 4 | |
| Scalability | 3 | 5 | |
| Innovation | 4 | 5 | |
| Risk & Compliance | 5 | 4 | |
| Total Weight | 100% | ||
| Weighted Score | 4.4 | 3.6 | |
Collaborative Model
Member-owned shared service organisation
Secure & Compliant
Meeting UK public sector standards
Cost-Effective
Reduce costs through shared infrastructure
Community-Driven
Co-design services that deliver real value
Want to Learn More?
Get in touch with our team to discover how Echo-9 Shared Services can benefit your organisation.