--- title: About V4 Services description: V4 Services support delivery of compliant procurements and commercial transformation, giving efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness and championing change. image: https://v4services.com/hubfs/V4S/Imagery/Featured%20image/Featured%20Image.jpg --- ## Who We Are V4 Services  (V4) was created in 2008 as a solution to deliver procurement and commercial support to organisations requiring our services. We set out to bring the **curiosity, capability, and capacity **to** **organisations and teams. We deliver active support where it’s needed to harness the power of procurement, contracting and commercialism. Our experienced team combines expertise in - Strategic and Sustainable Procurement - Built Environment and Regeneration - Leisure and Tourism - Business Growth and Economic Services Not only procurement experts, we deliver **commercial benefits**, bringing a wealth of business knowledge, and commercial expertise. Our purpose is our passion to contribute to the positive long-term development of community and the economy by fulfilling our clients’ vision, needs and challenges.  ![Workers solving project issues](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Imagery/About%20V4%20Services/About%20V4%20-%20Section%202%20-%20600x600%20-%20Workers%20solving%20project%20issues.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%202%20-%20600x600%20-%20Workers%20solving%20project%20issues.jpg) ## In our challenging and changing world we take our responsibility seriously to support the change needed, helping drive it and be part of it Through sustainable commitment, capability and care, we build trust between clients, suppliers and government organisations to deliver better outcomes that have a positive impact on the communities they support.   - ### We work together We go the extra mile and take responsibility for our actions, considering their impact on others. - ### We are real and true We welcome difference, support each other and do what we say we will do. - ### We are curious We take the initiative, strive to innovate, embed continuous improvement and use professional curiosity to develop our understanding of our clients.  - ### Female Colleagues The percentage of our staff who are female 0 % - ### Social Value Created The number of hours of social value we have created since 2021 through volunteering in our local communities and through our corporate charity work 0 hrs - ### Happy Place to Work The percentage of staff that vote us as a happy place to work stands at 0 % ## Join these amazing organisations who already work with V4 Services - ![Armagh City](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Armagh%20City.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Armagh%20City.jpg) - ![Barking and Dagenham](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Barking%20and%20Dagenham.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Barking%20and%20Dagenham.jpg) - ![ Belfast City Council](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Belfast%20City%20Council.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Belfast%20City%20Council.jpg) - ![Bristol City Council](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Bristol%20City%20Council.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Bristol%20City%20Council.jpg) - ![Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Cambridgeshire%20and%20Peterborough%20Combined%20Authority.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Cambridgeshire%20and%20Peterborough%20Combined%20Authority.jpg) - ![Causeway Coast](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Causeway%20Coast.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Causeway%20Coast.jpg) - ![Ealing](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Ealing.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Ealing.jpg) - ![Nottingham City Council](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Nottingham%20City%20Council.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20Nottingham%20City%20Council.jpg) - ![St Albans](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20St%20Albans.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20St%20Albans.jpg) - ![West London Alliance](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Branding/Logos/Client%20logos/About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20West%20London%20Alliance.jpg?width=400&height=172&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%204%20-%20400x172%20-%20West%20London%20Alliance.jpg) ## Meet the people that make V4 Services The V4 Team Our Executive ![](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Imagery/About%20V4%20Services/About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Claire%20Cook.jpg?width=285&height=285&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Claire%20Cook.jpg) ### Claire Cook Client Engagement Director (CP APMP) Close Claire Cook Client Engagement Director (CP APMP) A proven leader in business growth and support with over 30 years’ experience across public and private sectors. Claire has expertise in leading high-impact teams, client stakeholder relationships, business development, strategic bid management and QA, and manages a comprehensive portfolio of bids and pipeline opportunities ranging from £25k to complex and high value £30+m       [![Find on linkedin](https://v4services.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B_V4S/images/social-icons/linkedin-bl.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairecook201567/) ![](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20JK%20head%20shot.jpg?width=1242&height=1253&name=2024%20JK%20head%20shot.jpg) ### Jane Keeley Delivery Director (MCIPS) Close Jane Keeley Delivery Director (MCIPS) A Procurement professional with over 30 years’ experience across both public and private sectors, Jane has implemented numerous complex agreements & business improvement programs and has expertise in building strong relationships with clients to ensure that they receive consistent quality service that reflects their own objectives and strategies. Jane has led the development and Implementation of start-up procurement teams and supported organisations in onboarding new supply chain providers and customers whilst building relationships internally and externally providing service delivery that is tailored to their requirements.   [![Find on linkedin](https://v4services.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B_V4S/images/social-icons/linkedin-bl.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-keeley-mcips-chartered-9ba9951/) ![](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4%20Services/Imagery/About%20V4%20Services/About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Ruth%20Roberts.jpg?width=285&height=285&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Ruth%20Roberts.jpg) ### Ruth Roberts Management Consultant (MCIPS) Close Ruth Roberts Management Consultant (MCIPS) Building strong working relationships, Ruth focusses on project management for leisure and procurement opportunities between the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Recent projects include re-procuring the leisure operator for a local authority’s six leisure sites, options review of current inhouse leisure service with a view to transformation and implementing service improvements and savings.   [![Find on linkedin](https://v4services.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B_V4S/images/social-icons/linkedin-bl.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-roberts-8bbab723/) ![](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Imagery/About%20V4%20Services/About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Andrew%20Edwards.jpg?width=285&height=285&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Andrew%20Edwards.jpg) ### Andrew Edwards Management Consultant  Close Andrew Edwards Management Consultant  Andrew specialises in procurement, housing, homelessness and communities' projects. An experienced professional in Housing Associations, Andrew contributes diverse expertise to V4S consultancy. As a skilled Leader in Community and Regeneration, he excels in relationship-building, and strategic focus, with a proven track record in complex procurement projects. Andrew is adept at fostering partnerships, optimising projects through strategic business case planning, and overseeing initiatives from inception to completion. His extensive knowledge in Housing and Asset Management positions him as a valuable problem solver and critical friend in the field.   [![Find on linkedin](https://v4services.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B_V4S/images/social-icons/linkedin-bl.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-edwards-9135a991/) ![](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Imagery/About%20V4%20Services/About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Sam%20Christine.jpg?width=285&height=285&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Sam%20Christine.jpg) ### Sam Christine Consultant (MCIPS) Close Sam Christine Consultant (MCIPS) Samantha specialises in PCR procurement for Resources and People Services -with 14 years’ experience in procurement, working across a wide range of spend sectors including health & social care, corporate and blue light. MCIPS qualified, she offers end-to-end procurement support including strategic sourcing, category planning and contract management.   [![Find on linkedin](https://v4services.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B_V4S/images/social-icons/linkedin-bl.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-christine-mcips-30053058/) ![](https://v4services.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V4S/Imagery/About%20V4%20Services/About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Adam%20Jacobs%20-%20Founder.jpg?width=285&height=285&name=About%20V4%20-%20Section%205%20-%20285x285%20-%20Adam%20Jacobs%20-%20Founder.jpg) ### Adam Jacobs Executive Director and Founder Close Adam Jacobs Executive Director and Founder Adam Jacobs is the Founder of V4 and Founder and  Executive Chairman of Bloom Procurement Services - sister companies in the V4 UK Holdings Group. He is an entrepreneur with extensive professional services consulting and procurement experience. Over the last 20 years Adam has developed extensive senior level relationships across the UK public sector (Central Civil Government, MOD, NHS, local authorities) and major ‘government suppliers’. Adam has worked extensively across all parts of the UK public sector having established client experience with over 120 contracting authorities. [![Find on linkedin](https://v4services.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B_V4S/images/social-icons/linkedin-bl.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-jacobs-455463/) ## "V4S supported Bristol City Council with a critical and complex business transformation; offering immeasurable project support in delivering a new £multi-million Framework." Policy & Projects Officer I Bristol City Council   [ Explore case studies ](https://v4services.com/case-studies) Cookie Settings