Buyer's guide
Caventis vs MKZ Consult compared
MKZ Consult is an independent UK overhead cost broker with more than 20 supplier relationships.
Snapshot
MKZ Consult is an independent UK overhead cost broker with more than 20 supplier relationships.
Where MKZ Consult is strong
- Independent broker positioning across common overhead categories.
- Established supplier panel for quick pricing.
- Shared-savings commercial.
Where Caventis is different
- Not a broker - Caventis runs full sourcing with market benchmarking, not a preferred-supplier list.
- Coverage beyond overhead into direct spend and operating model.
- PE and mid-market cost transformation focus.
- Two-week Cost Review before commitment.
Head-to-head
- Model: MKZ - broker / preferred-supplier. Caventis - independent sourcing consultancy.
- Scope: MKZ - narrow overheads. Caventis - full P&L cost.
- Commercial: Both shared-savings; Caventis adds a small contingent fee.
When is MKZ the right call?
For quick overhead category quotes from a supplier panel.
When is Caventis the better fit?
For independent full-market sourcing and larger cost programmes.
Is Caventis a broker?
No - Caventis has no supplier commissions; commercial is shared savings only.
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