The document discusses outsourcing vendor-managed service programs (MSP) using vendor management software (VMS) in the UK private sector market. It notes that while VMS MSP solutions were initially more popular in the public sector, the private sector appetite is now growing. There are different models for outsourcing like using just the VMS internally, outsourcing to a single "vendor-neutral" MSP, or a combined model outsourcing the VMS and MSP separately. The benefits of outsourcing include reduced costs, increased spend visibility, and ensured compliance across the organization.

1. 14 OUTSOURCING BUSINESS
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Beeline Vendor Management Software (VMS) combined
with Outsourced Managed Service Programs (MSP)
The UK private-sector market is the software often return to their VMS A Vendor-Neutral MSP can accom- you choose a partnership which al-
showing an increased appetite for provider for the “human element” of modate by ensuring that the MSP is lows you to best manage an impor-
outsourced Vendor-Neutral Man- total outsourcing. In other instances, Beeline completely neutral in relation to its tant component of your labour force.
aged Service Programs driven by we are noticing yet another model of International’s supply chain. The Vendor-Neutral
Vendor Management Software Solu- combined outsourcing of VMS MSP business program will oversee the scheme, en- Beeline International, headquartered
tions. In the past seven years, VMS providers in which the VMS provider solutions sure cost savings and compliance, and in London, is a global leader in
MSP solutions have been widely ac- is separate from the MSP provider, re- director effectively manage the supply chain. outsourced Managed Service
cepted and practised within the local- ferred to as a third party MSP. Denise Miles Whichever model chosen, it is im- Programs. Beeline’s VMS automates
authority sector. However, they have Regardless of the model chosen perative to complete initial internal the process of procuring, managing
taken some time to gain acceptance by clients in the UK – and also in such as the Master Vendor, Lead Ven- discovery to understand the current and analysing contract labour. Beeline
in the private sector. Europe where the appetite is also dor and Preferred Supplier List. Each landscape of your contingent work- manages complex services spend
This has now changed and more increasing – a common theme is of these models has in the past proven force and processes to procuring following best practice methodology
CPO-level buyers are adopting these emerging: the UK is catching on their worth where the organisation these resources. It is also highly ad- and blending technology with best in
outsourced solutions which come in to the benefits the North-Ameri- is simplified in labour categories and visable you ensure that due diligence class human capital management.
many shapes and sizes. For example, can market has embraced for the geographical coverage. The downside includes a close examination of your As part of Adecco SA, the world leader
an organisation may have the resource last decade that outsourcing is a to each of these models is when the or- preferred outsourcing provider’s fi- in workforce solutions, we are backed
in-house to manage a contingent (tem- sustainable, proven model which ganisation wishes to expand the scope nancial stability and client history, by the size and scale of an organisation
porary/contractor/consultant) work- drives down cost, increases spend of the outsourced project into addi- wins and losses, as well as how they with more than 5,800 offices in over
force solution and decide to utilise the visibility and ensures compliance tional territories and labour categories. interact as a partner sharing similar 60 countries around the world.
software internally, most commonly at all levels across the organisation. No single recruitment company can values and a vision that aligns with
known as a Vendor on Premise (VOP) A Vendor-Neutral MSP is an evolu- fulfil all requirements without having your long-term goals versus a client-
Model. Most companies who purchase tion of previous recruitment models, to sub-contract a portion of the work. vendor relationship. This will ensure