Navigating website procurement: A roadmap to success

Website procurement is a critical process for organisations looking to establish or upgrade their digital presence. With multiple moving parts and stakeholders involved, a structured approach ensures success. Here’s how to streamline the process effectively.

1. Stakeholder Alignment
   Bringing key stakeholders on board early is essential. Clear communication ensures alignment on goals, priorities, and expectations, reducing conflicts later.
2. Defining Your Website Strategy
   A solid website strategy is the foundation of a successful project. It outlines your organisation's objectives, target audience, and desired outcomes, shaping the direction of the procurement process.
3. Creating a Website Roadmap
   A roadmap helps prioritise features, set timelines, and allocate resources efficiently. It serves as a guiding document for both internal teams and external partners.
4. Developing a Comprehensive Website Brief
   A well-structured website brief provides clarity to potential suppliers. It should include your requirements, technical specifications, budget, and success metrics.
5. Conducting Tender Assessments
   Evaluating responses from suppliers requires a robust framework. Assess tenders on criteria like expertise, approach, and value, ensuring you choose the right partner.

By addressing these key areas, organisations can navigate website procurement with confidence. If you’re looking for support with any aspect of the process, we’re here to help. 

Path offers procurement consultancy to both public sector and private companies, email us at hello@path.ie to start a conversation.