Caventis vs FPA Consulting compared
Snapshot
FPA Consulting is a UK procurement consultancy ranked on Consultancy.uk with a mixed advisory and delivery model.
Where FPA Consulting is strong
- Established brand with UK rankings.
- Broad procurement advisory and sourcing.
- Mixed team model.
Where Caventis is different
- PE-backed and mid-market cost-transformation focus.
- Shared-savings commercial by default.
- Two-week Cost Review before commitment.
- Senior operators end-to-end, not analysts.
Head-to-head
- Team shape: FPA - partner + analyst mix. Caventis - senior operators end-to-end.
- Commercial: FPA - typically day-rate. Caventis - shared savings by default.
- Best fit: FPA - broad advisory. Caventis - realised cost targets on a fixed timeline.
When is FPA the right call?
For broad procurement advisory in larger UK corporates.
When is Caventis the better fit?
For PE-backed and mid-market clients wanting shared-savings cost delivery.
How do fees compare?
FPA is typically day-rate; Caventis is shared savings with a small contingent fee.
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