The document describes Group Supplies auction software which is highly reliable and has helped both private and public sectors including the UK Ministry of Defence save hundreds of millions of pounds through reverse auctions. It has a track record of 100% reliability and exceptional response times. Testimonials praise its unique procurement process and ability to consistently deliver significant cost savings for organizations.

1. Buy a copy of the award winning Group Supplies “Bid Time” software “ Unique Opportunity” “ MoD Drive Down Transport Costs ” Cut Costs Not Corners Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009 DLO win Procurement Award using “ Group Supplies” software Public & Private Sector buyers have used this software & saved £100’s millions “ Royal Navy cut cost of refits”

3. Group Supplies Software A private sector commercial creation In 2001 t his software was created in partnership with a number of leading manufacturing/service companies and initial trials for Multi-National steel group ThyssenKrupp AG averaged savings of 29%. Cut Costs Not Corners. Compliant Auctioning This software was continually improved and up to March of this year was the only software contracted to be used for reverse auctions by the public bodies such as the UK Ministry of Defence. This would still have been the case had Group Supplies not ceased to trade. Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009

4. Group Supplies Software Has helped many including Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009

5. Group Supplies Software A first for MoD, OGC & many others Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009

6. An MoD article on the process Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009 Group Supplies Software

7. Commendation letters from MoD Directors Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009 Group Supplies Software

8. Some MoD accolades Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009 Group Supplies Software

11. Testimonials "I allocated a member from my team to work with GS to identify areas of possible cost savings. At each stage of the process, GS summarized their findings for approval. From the initial analysis that GS made, we agreed that they would focus on the product areas of safety wear, packaging, oils & lubricants and welding. GS made a forecast at this stage of the likely cost savings." We were very pleased with the results. The savings were 29% of the total tender value." Robert Soen, whilst General Manager for ThyssenKrupp Automotive Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009 Group Supplies Software

13. "The steel e-auction gave a set number of potential suppliers a fixed time within which to come up with their best price online. These potential suppliers were preselected against a stringent set of criteria, such as technical capability, delivery performance and quality standards." He added: "None of the companies could see each other's price during the process, but they were advised if their price was the most competitive at the time. The ultimate lowest price represented a significant saving for us." Adrian Banks Purchasing manager, London Taxis International Testimonials Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009 Group Supplies Software

14. Testimonials "I would like to thank Group Supplies for their support and assistance to date and I look forward to working collaboratively with you on promoting reverse auctions as an alternative route to acquisition in delivering real value for our forces. Where the auction process has been utilised within MoD it has consistently delivered results" Grant Morris Director General - Commercial (Project Delivery) Copyright © Cygnet Consultancy Ltd 2009 Group Supplies Software