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How Canstar centralised supplier contract management and prevented auto-renewals without review

Within months of implementing Gatekeeper, one of Australia's leading financial comparison services eliminated unwanted auto-renewals, achiev…

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Stay Audit-Ready Year-Round Without Slowing Procurement

For many mid-market organisations, a procurement audit notice triggers an immediate concern: can you readily prove what happened during proc…

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Gatekeeper 2025: What We Built, What You Accomplished, and Where Contract Management Is Headed

There's a shift happening in how mid-market teams manage contracts and third parties.

A Modern Vendor Governance Model for Reducing Risk, Cost, and Audit Exposure

What is Vendor Governance? At its core, vendor governance is the continuous system of controls used to ensure that the value, compliance and…

Contract Management Software for Non-Profits: Managing Obligations and Third-Party Risk

Non-profit organisations operate under the same commercial, regulatory and operational pressures as any mid-market business - often with tig…

Why Gatekeeper Is Designed for Data Sovereignty and Continuous Trust

Data sovereignty is no longer a legal footnote. It's a balance sheet issue.

CLM Is Not Enough: A 2026 Guide to AI in Contract Management and Unified Best Practices

What is contract lifecycle management (CLM)? In 2026, contract management is a board-level control system for compliance, cost, and risk. Ev…

Unifying Contracts, Third Parties and Spend: A New Take on Vendor and Contract Lifecycle Management

Most mid‑market organizations work with hundreds or thousands of vendors, suppliers, partners, and subcontractors. Each one comes with contr…

Best Vendor Management Software 2026: VLM features, comparisons and reviews

As reliance on third parties grows - vendors, suppliers, partners, subcontractors - so does exposure. Each relationship can drive value, but…

Gatekeeper Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance

Gatekeeper is proud to announce our successful completion of the SOC 2 Type II audit, conducted by independent auditor Insight Assurance.

Best Contract Management Software 2026: Reviews, Comparisons & CLM Buyer’s Guide

Automating and centralizing contract management is now table stakes for compliance-driven businesses.

Contract Renewal Best Practices for 2026: AI-Driven Strategies to Reduce Risk and Maximize Value

What is Contract Renewal Management? Contract renewal management is the discipline of proactively controlling when and how third-party agree…

Vendor Consolidation 2026: A Framework for Smarter Procurement

What is Vendor Consolidation and why should it be a priority in 2026? Vendor consolidation is a strategic initiative to reduce the number of…

A Guide to Contract Concentration Risk

Concentration risk is the financial and operational exposure created when critical dependencies are concentrated in too few vendors, geograp…

The Hidden Cost of "Good Enough" Tools For Contract and Third-Party Management

"Our spreadsheets work fine."

The Unified Systems Advantage: What Effective Contract and Third-Party Management Looks Like

If you're managing contracts and third parties through a combination of spreadsheets, email chains, and shared drives, there's a particular …

Case Study: How CompSource Mutual reduced executive review time by 95% with LuminIQ

CompSource Mutual Insurance Company is a leading provider of workers' compensation insurance in Oklahoma, with a legacy spanning over 85 yea…

Why AML And CTF Programs Fail Without Continuous Supplier Monitoring

Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulation in Australia and New Zealand introduced a new era of enforcement …

Why Third-Party Risk Is The New Boardroom Priority For ANZ Firms

From 2025 into 2026, regulatory standards are converging across the ANZ region - reshaping how mid-market financial firms govern their suppl…

Proof of Value Risks Every Procurement Team Should Manage

Procurement leaders are under growing pressure to make better supplier decisions, faster.

How CFOs Turn Third Party Data Into Financial Control

Gartner warns that 80% of advanced analytics investments will fall short of expected ROI through 2027 because organisations failed to modern…

Third-Party Risk Onboarding Forms: Standardise for Success

Third-party risk management is both a business-critical function and a regulatory requirement.

Stress-Free Third-Party Management is coming to SuiteWorld 2025 with Gatekeeper

SuiteWorld 2025 is almost here, and we're excited. This year's premier NetSuite event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and expe…

Managing Contracts Using Excel: Free Templates for 2025

For many organisations, contract management is more patchwork than process. Agreements are scattered across inboxes, shared drives and filin…

Unlocking Finance Efficiency: How Gatekeeper’s NetSuite Integration Transforms Third-Party Management

Gatekeeper’s Built for NetSuite SuiteApp unifies third-party risk, contracts, compliance, and spend directly within NetSuite. Empower Financ…

Chaos to Order: Taking Control of Contract and Third-Party Data

Why digitisation must come before centralisation Your contract and third-party data is fragmented and incomplete. But the real issue isn’t t…

Turn Climate Disclosure Demands Into Compliance Confidence with Gatekeeper

From 1 January 2025, climate-related financial disclosure became mandatory for large Australian companies, with annual reporting periods beg…

Guarding the Gate: Why Third‑Party Management Needs a New Era

When I founded Gatekeeper, it wasn’t because I set out to build another software company. It was because I was tired of watching good busine…

Risk-First, Audit-Ready: How Police Bank Unified Vendor Management with Gatekeeper

Effective procurement and vendor management have become critical for organisations aiming to stay competitive in today’s regulatory and oper…

Why Monitoring Vendor Cyber Security Posture Is Critical for Aged Care Resilience

In 2025, over 1,800 providers in Australia’s aged care sector remain highly exposed to cyber threats. Many are small or not-for-profit, with…

Profit or Perish: How CFOs Can Conquer Contract Chaos and Reclaim Millions

Every CFO I speak to begins with the same story: you know where their P&L is bleeding. Headcount, procurement inefficiencies, technology…

How Banks Can Stay Ahead of ASIC and FMA Scrutiny by Proving ESG Compliance

Across Australia and New Zealand, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credibility has fused with compliance credibility.

AI Contract Review Made Simple By CLM Tools with Clause Extraction

Contract review has always been a challenge. Costly, slow, and dependent on limited legal resources. Even as automation has transformed othe…

Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack: Why Businesses Need Continuous Vendor Risk Monitoring

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), reporting £29 billion in annual revenue and £2.5 billion in profit for fiscal year 2025, was severely disrupted by …

How to achieve APRA CPS 230 compliance with Gatekeeper

APRA CPS 230 is the Prudential Standard for Operational Risk Management. It aims to ensure that APRA-regulated entities manage operational r…

Vendor Management KPIs: How to Track Vendor Performance

Vendor performance management gives Procurement teams the visibility to know whether suppliers are truly delivering on their promises.

Australia's New Aged Care Act 2025: Steps to Compliance

On 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act 2024 comes into force. It replaces the Aged Care Act 1997, a framework widely criticised for being…

Policy-First AI: How Procurement Leaders Can Harness Speed Without Risk

AI is reshaping procurement - faster analysis, smarter decisions, fewer manual steps. But speed without guardrails adds risk. An organisatio…

Case Study: How Melbourne Racing Club Centralised Contracts and Built A Single Source of Truth

Discover how Gatekeeper helped Melbourne Racing Club to centralise their contracts and automate their processes.

Revolutionising Supplier Management at Clayton Utz with Gatekeeper

Clayton Utz is a leading Australian law firm with a national presence, they have nearly 200 partners, and over 1400 staff (Legal and Support…

How to set up an RFP scoring system (Free RFP Template Included)

RFP scoring is the structured process of evaluating vendor responses against clear, pre-defined criteria. When applied effectively, it: Remo…

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority Saves 42 Days by Automating Contract Management

Implementing Gatekeeper has removed a manual, error-prone process, saving SLFNHA approximately 1,008 hours, or 42 days, annually and giving …

Modern Slavery Act Compliance: Why Manual Risk Management No Longer Works

Every third-party relationship can unlock substantial growth - but also comes with hidden compliance risks, especially concerning the Modern…

How The SharePoint Zero-Day Breach Threatens Your Contract and Third-Party Risk Exposure

A recent zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint has triggered international concern, with high-profile breaches reported by major ag…

How to Take A Strategic Approach to Procurement Career Growth

In a recent episode of Procurement Reimagined, procurement expert Karthik Rama, CEO and Consultant at Procurement Doctors shared invaluable …

Turn Vendor Onboarding into a Profit-Protecting Workflow

As CFO, you need to protect profit while cutting complexity. You own financial strategy, profitable growth, risk posture, and capital effici…

75% of CFOs Are Responsible for Data Governance. Contract Control Is the Next Frontier.

Enterprise Data & Analytics (D&A) governance isn't just another IT project. It's now firmly in the CFO's remit.

Why CFOs Should Champion Vendor and Contract Visibility

An organisation’s contracts commonly remain scattered, unread and underutilised. Many contain significant, but often overlooked, financial r…

How Procurement Teams Can Shift from Cost to Contribution

On the Procurement Reimagined podcast, host Daniel Barnes asked seasoned procurement leader Rachel Hassall, Board Member at RiteSize, to sha…

8 Contract Management KPIs Legal and Procurement Teams Should Track

You can’t optimise contract management without knowing what success looks like. That’s where contract key performance indicators (KPIs) come…

Contractual Obligations: 5 Principles to Reduce Risk & Unlock Value (+ eBook)

Contractual obligations management is the 360° discipline of identifying, tracking, and fulfilling every promise written into an agreement, …

How CFOs Can Eliminate Contract Risk and Unlock Financial Control

Contracts are the financial DNA of any organisation. They define obligations, shape revenue recognition, dictate payment terms, and allocate…

How Perspective and Firm Boundaries Keep Procurement Professionals Resilient

Procurement Reimagined host Daniel Barnes recently asked guest Rachel Hassall, Board Member at RiteSize, to share the best advice she’s ever…

How AI Unlocks the Strategic Power of Supplier Relationship Management

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is critical yet frequently neglected in procurement.

Scale Capacity Without Increasing Headcount: Introducing The LuminIQ Digital Workforce

In 2025, operational expectations are at an all-time high, but headcount growth is not. Budget constraints, economic uncertainty, and a lean…

Why Marks & Spencer’s £60M Breach Should Put Cyber Risk on Every CFO’s Agenda

In April 2025, Marks & Spencer, one of the UK’s most trusted retail giants, suffered a catastrophic cyber breach.

Improving Forecast Accuracy in NetSuite with Better Contract Management

Accurate forecasting is critical for CFOs tasked with managing budgets, driving AI adoption, and improving working capital visibility. Despi…

Preparing Procurement for the AI-Powered Future

In a recent podcast with Moundir Khenfous, Director of Indirect Procurement at CAE, we discussed how procurement professionals should adapt …

From Legwork to Leadership: How AI Is Rewriting  Procurement Roles

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both excitement and anxiety within procurement circles. A significant concern is whethe…

Using Contract Intelligence to Transform Data into Decisions

Contract data is everywhere, but for some businesses, it's still buried in inboxes, PDFs, and shared drives.

The Five Pillars of an Effective Supplier Management Program

Across industries like financial services, life sciences and manufacturing, the challenges regarding supplier management are intensifying.

Need to Stop Revenue Leakage? How Contract Compliance Software Benefits CFOs

Contract compliance ensures organisations meet their contractual obligations accurately and on time.

Why Emotional Intelligence Beats Procurement Process Policing

Procurement has long battled a perception problem. Too often seen as the "process police", it’s painted as a blocker that slows things down,…

Beyond the Bottom Line: Collaboration, Cost and Digital Innovation in Procurement

For procurement professionals, valuable lessons often come from real-world experiences, especially the missteps made early in one's career.

Scaling The Vendor Onboarding Process For Growing Financial Services Institutions

Vendor onboarding is the first step in vendor lifecycle management, covering due diligence, ongoing compliance, performance monitoring and r…

Overcoming Combative Procurement: Why Collaboration Wins Contracts

Traditional procurement often carries a legacy of combative, adversarial negotiations. However, this win-lose mindset is increasingly outdat…

A Framework for Evaluating Vendor Lifecycle Management Software

Increasing reliance on third-party vendors coupled with growing regulatory pressures presents businesses with the challenge of managing comp…

How Contract Automation Powers Lean Teams to Cut Cost and Risk

A study by AIIM (Association for Intelligent Information Management) found that 64% of regulated businesses prioritise contract management a…

The True Cost of Choosing the Lowest Bidder in Procurement

Choosing the lowest bidder is often tempting for procurement teams seeking immediate savings.

Contract Reminder Software Built for CFOs

Manual contract tracking is costing your business more than you think. Beyond the administrative headache, it's creating financial leakage, …

Choosing The Best Contract Redlining Solutions to Future-Proof Your Legal Operations

Contract redlining - the process of reviewing, editing, and negotiating agreements - has long been a bottleneck, requiring extensive manual …

How Poor Vendor & Contract Management Led to 5 Major Business Disasters

High-profile security breaches have become a recurring threat, causing billions in financial losses, operational breakdowns, and reputationa…

A Guide to Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Best Practices

Third-party risk management (TPRM) has emerged as a strategic necessity for many organisations, particularly in highly regulated industries.

How Vendor Onboarding Software Drives Scalable and Secure Operations

For procurement teams in scaling businesses, vendor onboarding is a constant challenge. As the business grows, so does the complexity of man…

How Legal Automation Maximises Efficiency, Productivity and Compliance

In-house legal teams are under mounting pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and deliver greater strategic value to the…

Choosing the Best Vendor Risk Management Software for Procurement Success

Vendor risk management is essential for procurement teams managing an expanding network of vendors in regulated industries.

Why Poor Contract Visibility Is The Silent Killer Of CFO-Led Cost Reduction

A recent Deloitte report revealed 52% of finance leaders rate cost reduction as their top priority for 2025.

Key Challenges for Contract Managers in 2025 and How to Overcome Them

As contract management practices continue to evolve, professionals in this space are under increasing pressure to keep up with regulatory ch…

Case Study: How Redwood Logistics Cut Costs With Gatekeeper's Native NetSuite Integration

Discover how Redwood Logistics transformed its procurement process and negotiated better deals by leveraging Gatekeeper's advanced Vendor an…

Contract Repository Software Features For Modern Businesses

Many organisations struggle to track contract terms, obligations, and renewal deadlines, leading to missed opportunities, compliance risks, …

Enterprise Vendor Management Software and Features to Prioritise in 2025

Enterprise vendor management is the structured process of selecting, onboarding, monitoring, and optimising relationships with third-party s…

Achieving Modern Slavery Act Compliance with Vendor and Contract Automation

The Modern Slavery Act is legislation aimed at combating modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking within businesses and their su…

14 Reasons Why Biotechs Need Contract Management Software

It seems contradictory that a biotech business developing cutting-edge solutions to pressing health challenges might rely on outdated or eve…

The Role of Automated Vendor Compliance in the Fight Against Forced Labour

If your organisation operates under Bill S-211, known as the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, it must t…

How Centralised Contract Management Maximises Compliance for Your Biotech Organisation

Compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements is an essential, non-negotiable foundation for success in the highly reg…

How to Manage Vendors in 2025

Discover how to improve vendor management throughout 2025 with best practices and dedicated technology.

Vendor and Contract Lifecycle Management Templates for 2025

Managing vendors, contracts and third-party risks effectively requires a systematic approach and the discipline to stick to it over time. Ve…

How to Streamline Vendor Qualification with Risk Intelligence

A considerable, ongoing risk to your business is associated with the vendors it uses to provide the products and services it needs. Understa…

5 Challenges of Contract Compliance Management in Financial Institutions

Contracts serve as foundational documents that formalise relationships, define obligations, and protect the interests of a financial service…

Managing M&A Risks With Contract Management Governance

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are powerful tools for businesses looking to grow, diversify or strengthen their market positions.

The Compliance Benefits of Proper Vendor Categorisation

Heavy reliance on vendors to deliver goods and services is the norm for most businesses these days. Significant risks are associated with ve…

Why Cyber Risk Monitoring is a Priority for Financial Services Institutions

In an unusual convergence of interests, both law-makers and law-breakers are highly focused on the same aspects of your financial services i…

How Automating Contract Intake Simplifies Vendor and Contract Requests for Legal Teams

If the legal team in your business still handles intake processes through spreadsheets, email chains, or outdated systems, you’re working ha…

The Rising Cost of Non-Compliance: Lessons from Marriott’s $52M Data Breach

Marriott’s recent $52 million data breach settlement is a stark reminder that non-compliance and poor vendor oversight can lead to significa…

10Xing Procurement at DPW: Unlocking Value Through Visibility, Control, and Compliance

Last week I attended the Digital Procurement World (DPW) Conference in Amsterdam where procurement technology took centre stage.

How to Write Requirements for a Contract Lifecycle Management System

Throughout the Gatekeeper Blog we’ve written a range of articles to help you understand Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and implement a …

Gatekeeper wins SuiteCloud International Partner of the Year 2024

Gatekeeper, the leading provider of combined vendor and contract lifecycle management (VCLM) software, is proud to announce that Oracle NetS…

Revolutionizing Vendor & Contract Lifecycle Management: Insights from SuiteWorld 2024

Picture this: You're at SuiteWorld 2024 surrounded by the buzz of innovation and excited chatter. The room is packed and there's an air of a…

How to Ensure Vendor Compliance with Changing Regulations in the Financial Services Industry

Your financial institution faces stringent regulatory oversight to ensure it upholds the highest integrity, security, and operational excell…

12 Questions to Ask Before Buying Vendor and Contract Lifecycle Management Software

Choosing the right Vendor and Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM) software is crucial if your organisation seeks to enhance the visibility,…

The Impact of Regulatory Changes on the Financial Services Industry

The financial services industry is the backbone of modern economies. It’s characterised by a complex ecosystem where innovation, risk, and c…

Optimising Biotech Operations Through Contract Renewal Management

In the biotechnology sector, managing contracts efficiently is crucial yet often overlooked.

Turning up the volume at SuiteWorld - how Gatekeeper is giving NetSuite users even more in 2024

SuiteWorld 2024 is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, …

How to Maximise Efficiency Through Automated Contract Workflows

Efficient contract management is vital for in-house legal teams aiming to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and accelerate business operatio…

How To Achieve Collaborative Contract Management

Traditional manual contract management methods can be inadequate for dealing with contracts requiring a high level of focus for achieving th…

How Third Party Risk Management Dashboards Boost Visibility and Control

Ensuring third-party relationships are transparent and risk-free is a significant challenge in a world defined by globalisation, interconnec…

A guide to Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaires

Vendor due diligence refers to the thorough investigation and evaluation of the risk exposure your business might face from using a specific…

Why the CrowdStrike Failure Highlights the Need for Digital Resiliency

Crowdstrike, a leading cybersecurity firm trusted by organisations in regulated industries for endpoint security and cyber attack response s…

Why specialization is so important for Life Science & BioScience companies

Businesses in BioScience and Life Sciences have specific challenges that other businesses do not face: the process of clinical trials and th…

AI in Legal: Why Adoption of Major Players Is Crucial for Future-Proofing

A recent study from Thomson Reuters revealed that 40% of legal teams ‘have no plans’ for using Generative AI (GenAI) in their work. It’s a s…

Case Study: How Agora Cyber Charter School Saved 40 Hours A Month with Automated Workflows

What your business needs to know about the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act will soon come into force to regulate the use of AI systems within the EU. If your business is already us…

GDPR Compliance in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law enacted by the European Union to safeguard individuals'…

How to approach vendor and contract reporting

One of the major elements of the vendor and contract management process is reporting. It offers easy access and clear visibility to the larg…

Responsible Corporate Use of AI: Why Gatekeeper Partners with Microsoft

At Gatekeeper, we prioritise the responsible use of AI, particularly when handling sensitive vendor and contract data for our legal and proc…

The Importance of Ethical AI Partnerships in Vendor and Contract Management

Artificial intelligence in vendor and contract lifecycle management (VCLM) promises to transform how legal professionals handle agreements a…

3 Ways to Prevent Vendor Cyber Attacks

If your vendors get hacked, you’re in trouble.

How To Create A Vendor Management Program For Long-Term Results

Every business relies on vendors for essential products and services. These relationships can deliver desired benefits, but they can also de…

How to build a business case for vendor management software

Managing the performance of vendors and the risks they represent to your business can be a time-consuming, error-prone process when performe…

The benefits of contract lifecycle management

Does your day involve high volumes of contract administration, dealing with the consequences of missed deadlines, and the dreaded hunt for m…

How to track contract performance

If your business is still relying on manual approaches for performance tracking, including spreadsheets and email, it will inevitably experi…

What is Vendor Management?

Procurement and vendor management teams in regulated industries face unique challenges in managing vendor relationships.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act: Preparing Your Vendor Contracts for Compliance

The Digital Operational Resilience Act, known as DORA, will soon be in force and it will have a dramatic impact on your vendor contracts.

Contract Management and the Cloud

Are you still using manual, on-premise solutions for your contract management efforts?

How to conduct a Vendor Management Maturity Assessment

Vendor Lifecycle Management (VLM) involves the strategic oversight and coordination of a business’s relationships with the vendors it uses t…

APRA CPS 234: How to Ensure Vendor and Contract Compliance

Australian Prudential Standard CPS 234 Information Security was created to enhance resilience around security incidents. It focuses mainly o…

12 Healthcare Contract Management Best Practices

The healthcare industry relies heavily on contracts to manage finances, comply with regulations, and deliver patient care. These contracts, …

13 Procurement Risks You Should Be Aware Of

Procurement teams across the world have a common fear: RISKS. I used to scour my supply chains trying to figure out what risks I may face th…

How CFOs and Procurement Can Stop Bleeding Cash Through Their Vendors

Managing vendors and contracts has emerged as a key aspect of financial strategy for businesses in today's complex economic environment. It …

Streamlining Contract Management for a Fortune 500 Mortgage Company with Gatekeeper

A prominent US Fortune 500 Mortgage company experienced substantial growth from 2019 to 2021. However, during this period, they lacked a for…

Case Study: How Exscientia saved nearly four hours a week by automating NDAs

Name:Exscientia Location: Oxford, UK About: Based in the UK, Exscientia's mission is to encode, automate, and transform every stage of the d…

How to Achieve Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Compliance through Vendor and Contract Management

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is the first piece of legislation at the European level addressing digital operational resilie…

What is economic crime and how can you mitigate it?

Economic crime refers to illegal acts committed by an individual or a group of individuals to obtain a financial or professional advantage. …

5 reasons why vendor and contract data needs to be managed together

For procurement and finance professionals, the challenge of managing vendors and contracts is often compounded by manual processes and siloe…

Case study: How NYCM Insurance Saved Half a FTE with Automated Reminders

Discover why NYCM Insurance chose to work with Gatekeeper and how the relationship transformed their vendor and contract management processe…

A Best Practice Guide to Vendor Management Workflows

Procurement’s relentless focus on sourcing - above critical tasks in vendor management - is holding it back. I’ve seen this all too often.

The best vendor relationship management software for regulated industries

Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) is a structured approach to managing and continually improving your business’s interactions with extern…

What Is The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA)?

The introduction of The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) marks a significant shift in regulatory compliance. It im…

Vendor Contract Management: A go-to-market guide

Vendor contract management software is a must-have throughout 2024 and beyond.

Why Vendor and Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM) is mission critical for your business

Would your business survive a £1.3 billion fine for non-compliance? Meta received this fine for poor data management but most businesses don…

Procurement's Shift to Strategic Value

Gary Salterpicco is a procurement expert working at John Lewis Partnership. In a recent interview, he shared his insights and thoughts on ho…

What is Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)?

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is the comprehensive management of a contract's life from inception to completion. It encompasses every …

How to Build a Lean & Automated Procurement Team With Hannah from Monzo

Hannah MacDonald, Head of Procurement at Monzo, has shared valuable insights on how to build a lean and agile procurement team with us on th…

Digital Procurement Revolution - 3 Takeaways from DPW Conference

Digital procurement has seen significant advancements in recent years, with companies around the globe embracing the power of technology to …

Case Study: How Manpower UK Achieved IR35 Compliance With Gatekeeper

The system has been an absolute crutch for us" - Sophie Lees, Head of Supply Chain.

10 Essential Contract Management Software Features

Investing in contract management software doesn’t need to feel like a huge leap for your business. By understanding what each team requires,…

Case Study: How AccentCare improved contract visibility and renewals management

The Gatekeeper team added tremendous value throughout the implementation process and surpassed my expectations. They did all the heavy lifti…

Case Study: How Funding Circle saved a total value of circa £1Million with Gatekeeper

"Gatekeeper gives us excellent control and visibility of spend, which we have never had before. We have been able to terminate contracts tha…

Case Study: How BlaBlaCar gained complete visibility and control with a contract repository

“Before Gatekeeper, contracts were everywhere and nowhere."– Anastasiia Sergeeva, Legal Operations Manager

Case Study: How Mailchimp Increased Productivity Through Improved Vendor Management

"Delivering visibility and consistency in the vendor management process has significantly increased productivity at Mailchimp.” – Michael Pa…

Mastering PEP Compliance: Leveraging technology for vendor screening

In the ever-evolving global marketplace, businesses are increasingly reliant on third parties to deliver their products and services. This i…

5 Ways Procurement Should Reimagine its Identity

Gary Salterpicco is a procurement expert working at John Lewis Partnership. In a recent interview, he shared his insights and thoughts on ho…

Map Your Vendor Base to Stop Cyber Risks

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recommended mapping your supply chain as an effective way of preventing cyber risks.

4 Ways to Reimagine the Sourcing Process in Procurement

Sourcing is a critical part of the procurement process. It involves identifying and selecting suppliers or vendors who can provide the goods…

7 Vendor Contract Renewal Tips You Need to Know

“I need help managing my vendor contract renewals”.

3 Game-changing Takeaways from Dave Jones's Insights on Procurement in a VUCA world

Procurement has been going through a massive transformation over the past few years.

5 Ways to Reimagine Procurement with Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement is critical to any organisation's success, and supplier relationship management (SRM) is crucial in achieving it. In a recent Pr…

Common Pitfalls in Post-Signature Contract Management and how to avoid them

In The ROI of Contracting Excellence 2023 report, WorldCC and Deloitte revealed that businesses are experiencing an 8.6% erosion in contract…

Getting Started with ESG Contract Clauses

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) contract clauses are becoming increasingly popular as businesses strive to make a positive impac…

Case Study: How The Telegraph Media Group Reduced Missed Renewals to Zero

Company - The Telegraph Media Group Description - The Telegraph is an award-winning, multimedia news brand that has been synonymous with qua…

Vendor ESG Due Diligence Process Made Easy

As the world becomes more conscious of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, it's no surprise that companies are starting to a…

Optimising ESG Compliance: The Unexplored Potential of VCLM Software

ESG compliance represents a rapidly growing area of emphasis for businesses, their vendors and their contracts. The expectation for business…

Case Study: How Integrated Project Management Company Made Significant Time Savings

“Based on my calculations ... it will have paid for itself twice over within a year.” Nicole Bieganski, Corporate Paralegal. Company - Integ…

3 Game-changing Takeaways from Sarah Kaye's Insights on Aligning Cost Control and Cost Cutting to Drive Value

In a recent interview, Sarah Kaye, Head of Procurement- Americas at Spin, shared her insights on the difference between cost control and cos…

3 Game-Changing Takeaways from Dr. Elouise Epstein on Future-Proofing Procurement

Procurement has always been an essential function in organisations, but it has never been more critical than today's digital landscape. To h…

Legacy Contract Migration: How to manage your historical agreements

At Gatekeeper, we have many conversations with prospective customers where they reveal that implementing a contract management system in the…

How A Vendor Management Portal Makes Life Easier for Procurement Teams

Juggling multiple vendors, tracking their performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations can quickly become overwhelming for Procurem…

Success Hours Webinar Series: Custom Data

In this 'Success Hours: Custom Data' webinar, we'll be taking you on an insightful journey into the world of custom data. Our main objective…

The importance of Qualified Electronic Signatures

Electronic signatures - sometimes referred to as digital signatures - have long been used within the contract management process. Using this…

Case Study: How Inchcape Shipping Services Standardised International Vendor Management Processes

“The software is user-friendly, the implementation was seamless and the after-sales service is exceptional.” - Michael Adams, General Manage…

Case Study: How Hakkasan Group Improved Its Contract Approval Processes

“I can tell you without any hesitation, that Gatekeeper has checked off every single one of our boxes, above and beyond our expectations, an…

5 types of vendor management dashboards your business needs right now

Vendor management requires dedication and diligence.

Why you should have a Contract Renewal Strategy

Contract renewals were the bane of my life as a Contract Manager.

How to achieve lean contract management processes

The practice of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a complex business with many moving parts. Much of it is usually separated into meani…

3 Critical Vendor Relationships you Need to Track

Understanding your vendor base is incredibly powerful.

Vendor performance management: the key to building valuable relationships

For good reasons, organisations everywhere are relying more and more on an ecosystem of vendors to provide them with the products and servic…

Creating a Digital Contract Approval Process

If you don’t have an effective contract approval process, you will delay every contract that needs approval. Creating a delay isn’t a good l…

How to Assess a Vendor’s Financial Stability During the Due Diligence Process

When working with a vendor, evaluating their financial stability is essential. This ensures they can fulfil their obligations and provide th…

CLM and the VC-backed Contract Time Bomb

The VC-backed world is a brutal place to be in 2023.

5 Third-Party Risk Management Trends for 2023

Third-Party Risk Management should be a focus of yours in 2023 if you’re working in Procurement or Legal. Let’s face it, we’re going to have…