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About CPRAS

Eighteen years of securing better deals for the public sector.

Founded in 2008 as a family business, CPRAS continues to deliver millions in cost savings for public‑sector organisations through our innovative procurement solutions.

2008Founded as a family business, dedicated to securing cost savings for the public sector.
1 in 4of all UK councils work with CPRAS, along with Universities, Police and Healthcare services.
96%The largest saving projection we've found (so far) for a UK University
£1B+Value of transactions processed through our Frameworks.
Emma Hallewell, Managing Director, and Richard Hallewell, Director of Strategy, with their industry awards

Our MISSION

Saving you cost, time and risk.

Our mission is to support the UK Public Sector in delivering better services for less, using innovative procurement solutions that reduce cost, time and risk. As a family‑founded organisation now led by three generations, we are driven by a long‑standing commitment to public good: helping councils, universities, healthcare bodies and blue‑light services access better routes to market, strengthen social value and SME engagement, and ensure that every pound spent and saved delivers maximum impact for our communities.

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Significant cost savings, freeing up funds that can be reinvested in our communities
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Strengthening local business communities through improved access to opportunities
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Prioritising social value and environmental initiatives with measurable impacts

Our story

Eighteen years of growth, yet still a family business at its core.

2006World's First MS Comparison Platform

Our Founder creates the Universal Pricing Model for Merchant Acquirers Optimiser Software, enabling the world’s first merchant service cost comparison platform.

2008CPRAS Founded

Inspired by the significant savings potential they saw in these emerging technologies, father and son come together to create CPRAS; a family‑run organisation committed to helping save money and strengthen services.

2009-2023Meaningful Impacts

CPRAS delivers substantial savings for UK organisations on essential services, initially demonstrating strong results within the hospitality sector. This early impact leads to widespread adoption, with 1‑in‑4 UK councils subsequently utilising CPRAS’s innovative procurement frameworks.

2023Expansion

The Procurement Act 2023 signals a new era for public‑sector procurement. CPRAS seizes this opportunity, broadening its scope from financial services into other essential services and building compliant Open Frameworks that will support public bodies nationwide.

TodayMulti-Award Winning Procurements

Led by three generations of its founding family, CPRAS remains focused on delivering meaningful savings for the UK Public Sector. Our work is nationally recognised with a Public Sector Impact Award for the millions saved across UK public bodies.

Awards

Award-winning procurement.

  • Digital Leaders: Net Zero 50: Leadership in Net Zero
  • Digital Leaders: People’s Choice Award
  • Digital Leaders: Top 20: AI 100 Leaders
  • BFSI Insider: Best Public Sector Procurement Framework Provider 2026
  • M&A Today Global Awards: Business Excellence in Information Technology & Services 2026
  • Acquisition International: Procurement Services Leader of the Year 2026
  • Acquisition International: Public Sector Impact Award 2026
  • Acquisition International: Family-Run Procurement Business of the Year 2026
  • ACQ5: UK FinTech Due Diligence Provider of the Year 2024
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