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"I would like to thank Claire for her work on the tenders, she made the process very easy."

National Energy Consultancy
"Professionally managed and Claire added value to the process."

Housing Group Contractor (North East)
"The project was delivered on time and to cost, transfer occurred on the target date and all project milestones were achieved on time."

Housing Association (North West)
"The best thing about the project was the added value provided, and also the sense that Cirrus wanted the very best for us."

Housing Association (North West)
"The feedback was specific to our company and included information that was important to us. The experience was very enlightening. Overall we are very satisfied.”

SME Contractor (North West)
Clients & Testimonials
We have worked with over 260 client organisations from social housing, local authority and other sectors since 2004, including:
Link to B3Living website Link to L&Q Housing  
Association website Link to Weaver Vale Housing Trust website Link to Arcon Housing website Link to Stevenage Borough Council website Link to Torus website Link to Regenda Group website Link to Islington Council website Link to Plus Dane Group website Link to Mosscare St Vincent's website Link to Kirklees Councilwebsite Link to Community Gateway Association website

What our clients say about us:

"As an external consultant Cirrus were excellent at getting to grips with the project brief, internal systems, processes and internal resourcing. They were speedy in capturing actions and recording the milestones and the project was scoped and signed off within a week". Housing Association (North West)

"Cirrus provided an excellent VFM service and the technical support provided was invaluable". Housing Association (North West)

"Claire was really friendly and approachable. She took the time to understand the energy industry and our needs, which made the meetings very productive. Communication has been excellent - Claire was easy to get hold of and was always able to answer the question". Energy Consultancy (National)

"We are confident that Cirrus Purchasing has provided us with the benchmarking we required to make an informed business decision and we look forward to working with you in the future to support our on-going management of the project." Housing Association (Wales)
Link to Livv Housing Group website Link to Halton Housing website Link to Genesis HG website Link to Derwent Living website Link to Grand Union website Link to Craven District Council website Link to Flagship Group website Link to Gentoo Group website Link to Eden District Council website Link to Jigaw's website

"We used Cirrus, because we have engaged them before - They deliver what we want. The team fully engaged with us, gave us advice when needed and played 'Devils advocate' on certain scenarios. Easy to work with". Housing Group (South East)

"The best thing was the pragmatic approach with a product fit for an organisation of our size". Housing Association (Birmingham)

"The consultants listened, investigated thoroughly, drilled down in detail and demonstrated other systems better suited to our business. They fedback their findings and thoughts before leaving". Housing Group maintenance company (South Coast)

"We were in the process of having a mock inspection by external consultants: The inspectors were provided with a copy of the Cirrus report. They were very impressed - 'one of the best procurement reports they have seen'". Housing Group (South East)

“It was tailored to our needs at all times, relaxed environment to talk, no jargon, comfortable enough to ask questions and thorough.” Housing Association (North West)
Link to WCHG website Link to Inenco website Link to Bron Afon website Link to Cartrefi Conwy website Link to Lewisham Homes website Link to Wrekin Housing Trust website Link to Progress Housing Group website Link to Cheshire Warrington LEP website Sentinel Housing Association website Link to One Vision Housing website Link to Central & Cecil Housing Trust website Link to Great Places website Link to Fife Housing Association website
Awards & Nominations
2022
Finalist: Professional Services Partner of the Year

2021
Finalist: Consultancy of the Year

2020
Finalist: Best Service – Micro and Small Businesses and Third Sector Organisations

2019
Finalist: Professional Services Partner of the Year

2017
Finalist: People Development Award

2017
Finalist: Micro Business of the Year

2016
Finalist: Most Innovative Consultant


Housing Excellence Awards

2012
Finalist: Consultant of the Year

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
Supply Management Awards
2011
Finalist: Best Purchasing Initiative by an SME


Housing Excellence Awards

2011
Finalist: Consultant of the Year

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
Supply Management Awards
2010
Finalist: Most Improved Purchasing Operation – start up


Housing Excellence Awards

2010
Finalist: Consultant of the Year
Finalist: Product of the Year
Finalist: Innovation in Housing Technology



Housing Excellence Awards

2009
Finalist: Consultant of the Year
Finalist: Product of the Year


Audit Commission
Best Practice Project

2008
Read about this project in the Audit Commission report:
Better Buys: Improving Housing Association Procurement Practice

Or watch the video (4 minutes):


Constructing Excellence
National Demonstration Project
2007
Winner: North West Business Award - North West Regional Construction Awards

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