Bramble Hub marks a significant milestone today, celebrating 25 years since the company was first registered, on 5 January 2001. From our origins as a technical consultancy to our current position as the leading thin-prime supplier on UK government frameworks, we have spent a quarter-century connecting innovative partners with public sector organisations.
From technical roots to a thin-prime model
Bramble Hub was founded (originally as Bramble.cc) by Richard Archer, our current Managing Director, and Mike Parsons, who were specialists in delivering document solutions and technical services. In our early years, we would bid for government contracts as a prime contractor, subcontracting project work to other organisations.
Over time, our business model evolved: we stopped delivering solutions directly and exclusively became a thin-prime supplier, working with a growing network of delivery partners. This strategic shift enabled Bramble Hub to leverage the expertise of specialist SMEs (as well as large suppliers) while providing the commercial support needed to navigate complex public sector tendering processes.
Extensive framework presence
Today, we operate as a supplier on 19 active frameworks, including 14 from Crown Commercial Service (CCS). Our breadth of coverage spans the full spectrum of public sector requirements, from technology services and IT infrastructure to management consultancy and software products.
Recent Bramble Hub successes include being named as a supplier on all lots of CCS’s Technology Services 4 (TS4) enabling us to continue our commitment to enabling our partners to sell their services via government technology contracts.
Our partners drive our success
Central to Bramble Hub’s model is our broad network of partners, ranging from small specialist providers to larger organisations. These partners bring expertise across diverse areas including data management, digital transformation, cyber security, cloud services, and professional consultancy services.
“Our thin-prime model enables best-of-breed specialist partners to win and deliver public sector projects without the constraints of traditional procurement barriers,” says Partner Director Shanice Rostampour. Partners identify opportunities, with Bramble Hub’s expert tendering team working alongside them to secure contracts, before stepping back to allow partners to focus on delivery.
Looking ahead
As we enter our 26th year, we continues to expand our framework presence and partner network. With public sector digital transformation accelerating, and demand for specialist expertise growing, the company is well-positioned to support both buyers and suppliers in navigating the evolving procurement landscape.
Richard Archer remains at the helm as Owner and Managing Director, supported by a dedicated team including Commercial Director Geoff Couling, Partner Director Shanice Rostampour, and Strategic Alliances Director Matt Bell.
