Supply chain management

Efficient workforce supply chain management is essential for meeting recruitment demands, but managing a complex network of suppliers can be challenging. Without expert oversight, businesses risk inflated costs, inconsistent quality, and delays in securing talent.

Retinue simplifies and optimises your supplier network with access to over 600 specialist agencies. Whether you need niche skills or large-scale hiring, our Managed Service Programme (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions ensure access to the right people, at the right time, and at the right cost.

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​Beyond sourcing, we streamline your workforce supply chain to drive efficiency and cost control. By reducing supplier fragmentation, negotiating competitive rates, and leveraging technology-led insights, we deliver faster time-to-hire and maintain quality across both Contingent and Permanent Workforce streams.

​Our team consolidates your supply chain for simplicity and transparency, enabling compliant hiring and measurable cost savings. Partner with us to transform your workforce supply chain into a strategic advantage.

​With our expertise, you’ll benefit from a consistent supply of top talent, improved cost control, and the agility needed to stay ahead in an ever-changing market.​​​​​​​​

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Our MSP workforce solutions centralise the management of contingent workforces, ensuring consistent access to skilled talent while reducing reliance on costly agencies.

By improving visibility and compliance through real-time data and reporting, MSP enables cost efficiency and smarter supplier management across all sectors, including health, social care, construction, FM, and STEM.

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Our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) strategies provides clients with efficient, scalable, and expert-led workforce support. They ensure access to a consistent pipeline of skilled supply chain professionals, reducing time-to-hire and minimising operational disruptions.

With best-in-class recruitment technology and market insights, we streamline hiring processes, optimise costs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This approach supports efficient supply chain operations and strengthens workforce resilience across skill-short sectors.

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CASE STUDIES

  • Mitie regain visibility and
    control of supply chain.

    MSP and self-managed VMS solutions have given Mitie the ability to regain control over their supply chain. Delivering costs savings of £2m per year and consistent supply of their 70,000 strong workforce.

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  • A managed service relationship
    serving over 60 site locations

    Our MSP solution delivered 4,500 workers to the UK-wide housing developer. £758,000 was saved in supply chain efficiencies and compliance audited as standard.

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  • Cost saving and agency
    control achieved for NHS collaborative

    We delivered an efficient service whilst managing cost savings and compliance for the West of Scotland NHS collaborative.

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