At Regency Purchasing we aim to work closely with all our potential, new and existing members to deliver cost savings and exceptional service.
One of our field based procurement specialists will visit you and discuss your requirements. We will then take away any relevant information and use our team of procurement experts to negotiate account specific terms on your behalf, taking into account your core line products.
Tourist Attraction, Devon
August 2011
The business under review here is a farm attraction based in rural Devon, the business has been trading for a number of years using the same local suppliers for over 10 years. Having reviewed the purchasing we were able to identify savings and efficiencies totalling just under 20k out of a total combined spend of 105k.
| Category | Annual Spend | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Food and Dry Goods Supplier One | £26,624 | £2,364 |
| Frozen Food and Dry Goods Supplier Two | £16,371 | £2,181 |
| Frozen Food and Dry Goods Supplier Three | £14,917 | £2,060 |
| Cookies, Baked Goods and Cakes | £16,665 | £4,025 |
| Cleaning and Disposables Supplier | £6,318 | £1,331 |
| Soft Drinks Supplier | £21,914 | £6,668 |
| Waste and Recycling Supplier | £3,120 | £492 |
| Total | £105,929 | £19,121 |
Total Average Saving = 18.05%
Members Golf Club, Bristol
June 2011
This Golf Club has been in existence for over 100 years. When we first reviewed the purchasing here the business was 3yrs into a loan agreement that tied them into a deal that impacted negatively on the operating profit of the clubhouse. On careful review the club were able to pay off the loan and reduce costs by some 12.5k across the drinks category.
| Category | Annual Spend | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Draught/Keg Suppliers | £28,197 | £2,405 |
| Wine/Spirits/Soft Drink Supplier | £14,223 | £2,539 |
| Fruit and Veg Supplier | £11,388 | £3,900 |
| Cleaning and Disposables Supplier | £7,819 | £1,570 |
| Frozen Food and Dry Goods Supplier | £14,593 | £2,097 |
| Total | £76,220 | £12,511 |
Total Average Saving = 16.41%
Regency Purchasing have not only helped me to reduce costs across a number of key categories within my business but the Regency Purchasing account management team have maintained regular contact with me and my team. In addition to reducing costs the Regency Purchasing team have assisted and advised us with marketing, event planning and our wine list selection all of which have had a positive impact on my business.
I would not hesitate to recommend to other businesses for any of the varied services they can provide.
Family Entertainment Centre, York
May 2011
This case study is for an indoor play centre and visitor attraction based in York. The total purchasing that we reviewed totalled nearly 100k and the savings on a like for like basis were over 20k.
| Category | Annual Spend | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Food and Dry Goods Supplier One | £51,536 | £13,554 |
| Frozen Food and Dry Goods Supplier Two | £22,567 | £1,316 |
| Cookies, Baked Goods and Cakes | £10,345 | £2,253 |
| Slush Style Drinks | £7,419 | £2,556 |
| Coffee Machines and Drinks | £1,438 | £492 |
| Total | £93,305 | £20,171 |
Total Average Saving = 21.62%
As a business owner it is important that I can be confident that the cost of sales and my purchasing costs are under complete control, knowing that these areas are under control leaves me free to focus my attention on other important factors such as marketing, customer experience and capital investment strategies.
Working with The Regency Purchasing Group gives me complete peace of mind that the supplier deals that I have in place are as competitive as they should be.
In addition to owning my own business I am also chairperson of the Play Providers Association (PPA) and the PPA have recently agreed a new two year deal that will give all 150 of the members of the PPA access to the same products and service that I have taken advantage of by using The Regency Purchasing Group. I would recommend The Regency Purchasing Group to any fellow members of the PPA or indeed any other business owners in the leisure sector
National Hotel Group, Nationwide
November 2010
There are 13 hotels in this national group and the total value of the purchasing reviewed was in excess of half a million pounds. Across the group there were a number of complex supply chain issues that needed to be resolved including setting up pre-agreed buying lists to guarantee the group the maximum possible saving of over 75k.
| Category | Annual Spend | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen and Chilled Food | £124,009.00 | £22,895.00 |
| Grocery and Ambient Food | £134,895.00 | £18,739.00 |
| Waste Management | £49,489.00 | £12,770.00 |
| Draught Beers and Ciders | £70,493.00 | £10,292.00 |
| Wine Supplier | £115,467.00 | £5,888.00 |
| Other Drink Suppliers | £53,257.00 | £4,686.62 |
| Total | £547,610.00 | £75,270.62 |
Total Average Saving = 13.75%
We are a group of thirteen hotels and have been working with The Regency Purchasing Group for the best part of a year now and we have made some fantastic savings across the board from food to facilities. They have been very active in sourcing prices and delivering results.
I have always found The Regency Purchasing Group to be totally professional, quick to respond and most of all friendly and polite. I would certainly recommend The Regency Purchasing Group to other businesses.
Free Trade Public House, Bristol
September 2009
Case study based on an independent free trade pub operator based in central Bristol identified savings of over £25,000 on their current annual purchases, increasing the businesses GP.
| Category | Annual Spend | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Draught | £72,375 | £2,895 |
| Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks | £87,654 | £19,196 |
| Frozen Food | £12,636 | £1,541 |
| Dry Goods | £9,724 | £1,127 |
| Cleaning Products | £3,900 | £1,275 |
| Total | £186,289 | £26,034 |
Total Average Saving = 13.97%
I found the Regency team to be remarkably in touch with the market place, even as an operator of over 15 years I did not believe the prices and service at this level were achievable.
Case Study 2
July 2009
Four Star Hotel, Somerset
Case study on a four star hotel based in rural Somerset saved nearly £50,000, enabling them to allocate more funds to marketing and PR for their new leisure facility.
| Category | Annual Spend | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| Draught | £52,363 | £7,854 |
| Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks | £204,541 | £16,363 |
| Frozen Food | £118,674 | £13,647 |
| Dry Goods | £32,333 | £2,586 |
| Cleaning Products | £38,769 | £7,676 |
| Total | £446,680 | £48,126 |
Total Average Saving = 10.77%
The Regency Group has saved, and continues to save me a lot of money, it frees up my time to get on with running my business more efficiently instead of constantly looking at my prices.
Case Study 3
March 2009
Holiday Park, Cornwall
Case study on a Holiday Park in North Cornwall, consisting of over 150 static homes and 50 touring and camping pitches. This site required increased deliveries throughout the summer months, which we were able to deliver, as well as over £25,000 worth of cost savings.
| Category | Annual Spend | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| Draught | £79,330 | £4,442 |
| Wine, Spirits, Soft Drinks | £154,342 | £10,649 |
| Frozen Food | £78,564 | £10,684 |
| Dry Goods | £8,093 | £1,157 |
| Cleaning Products | £5,459 | £835 |
| Total | £325,788 | £27,767 |
Total Average Saving = 8.5%
I can always contact the Regency team for useful help and advice on new product launches or any product changes. They always offer good impartial advice and where needed arrange for the brand owners or suppliers to visit me.
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