our expertise

Taking the stress out of procurement

We know procurement for technology projects can be hard work. So leave it to us to get it right for you. Our team understands the fundamentals of contracting for your projects.

Unrivalled expertise

From ITT management to embedded commercial officers, our security-cleared specialists bring deep government procurement experience. Backed by Cyber Essentials Plus-certified infrastructure, we ensure secure, seamless integration with your systems for trusted, high-quality delivery.

Our services

1. Commercial as a Service (CaaS)

When you bring in Evolve, you don’t just benefit from talented individuals, you get the entire company’s expertise within the same price.

2. Tailored to your needs

We don’t provide a catalogue of solutions but a whole-discipline approach. Need us to run an ITT and manage it? We can do that. Need a full drop-in commercial officer? We can do that too.

3. A company of SMEs

Each of our consultants comes with multiple years, if not decades, of dedicated of experience in procurement and commercial spaces, and within niche in government sectors – backed by full UK security clearances.

4. Secure technology foundations

Our IT infrastructure can slot in seamlessly with your own, qualified to carry official sensitive information, via secure email. We are also Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Our values

People Matter logo

People matter

focus on quality logo

Focus on quality

Always deliver logo

Always deliver

Keep it simple logo

Keep it simple

be a team logo

Be a team

Our journey to date

Evolve Commercial Logo
  • Gained first support contracts with government agencies working alongside primes
  • First permanent hires join the company
  • First expansion into private sector clients
ISO certification
G cloud logo
  • Expanded to 10 employees
  • Became ISO:9001 certified
  • Awarded Defence Digital Close Support Partner among a consortium of SMEs
  • G-Cloud 13 CCS Framework award
Armed forces covenant logo
  • Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award
  • Partnered with Ablaze and their Career Mentoring Scheme to provide volunteer mentors
  • PSR:SOW accredited supplier
  • First episode of EvolveFM – our tongue-in-cheek musical podcast by staff, for staff
TechUK Member logo
JOSCAR Registered logo
  • Surpassed 20 permanent staff
  • Became members of TechUK, and JOSCAR
  • Audere Partners brought on as Non-Executive Directors
  • Restructured to reflect growth
  • Our Senior Consultant Katie Hawkins wins Young Talent of the Year (CIPS Awards 2024)
Disability Confident Employer logo
  • Awarded Defence Digital Commercial as a Service (CaaS) contract
  • Became a Disability Confident Employer
  • Surpassed 30 employees

Our leadership team

Alan Riordan Picture

Alan Riordan

Director

Alan is one of our founders and a Director – with 20 years of commercial experience, with extensive experience supporting public and private sector organisations through all phases of the commercial lifecycle. He’s previously worked for BAE Systems, the Eurofighter programme, and the public sector.

Connect on LinkedIn
Rob Fisher Picture

Rob Fisher

Director

Rob is one of our founders and a Director – with over 15 years’ experience managing large contracts, and providing leadership, across BAE Systems, Boeing Defence, and the public sector.

Connect on LinkedIn
Athena Scott picture

Athena Scott

Head of Business Management and Finance

Since joining in 2024, Athena has hit the ground running, bringing over a decade of experience from Deutsche Bank and ING. Her expertise spans Finance, Risk & Control, and Business Management.

Connect on LinkedIn
Darren Bone Picture

Darren Bone

Partner

Darren joined Evolve as a Partner in 2024 after a 25+ year career across several public sector commercial roles, including senior leadership roles at the Ministry of Defence, the ONS, and the Office of Government Commerce.

Connect on LinkedIn
Keenan Pratt Picture

Keenan Pratt

Principal Consultant

Keenan joined Evolve at our inception in 2021 and is now one of our Principal Consultants. Keenan is a multidisciplinary consultant with over 10 years’ experience in both commercial and project management roles.

Connect on LinkedIn
Jonathan Carr Picture

Jonathan Carr

Principal Consultant

John joined Evolve when we launched in 2021 and is now a Principal Consultant and Head of Sales. John brings a wealth of experience across 15 years’ of private and public sector experience including procurement management at Leonardo.

Connect on LinkedIn
Jennifer Hepp Picture

Jennifer Hepp

Principal Consultant

Jenn joined us in 2022 and was promoted to Principal Consultant in 2024. She brings over 10 years of commercial experience across policing and the private sector.

Connect on LinkedIn
Ryan Alberts Picture

Ryan Alberts

Principal Consultant

Ryan joined the organisation in 2024 as one of our Principal Consultants – bringing over 15 years’ experience from various commercial roles across industry including Babcock International.

Connect on LinkedIn
Michael Younger picture

Michael Younger

Principal Consultant

Mike joined Evolve in 2022 from a long career in both private and public-sector aspects of the UK Submarine Programme, bringing a wealth of experience in key national programmes.

Connect on LinkedIn
Jo Scott MBE picture

Jo Scott MBE

Principal Consultant

Jo’s 20+ year career to date culminates in her arrival to Evolve in 2024. She has worked across multiple government departments in leadership and commercial roles – including the MoD (DE&S), and recently the Procurement lead for the Covid Vaccine Taskforce.

Connect on LinkedIn
Join our team

Environmental, social and governance 

We are continually working to ensure that we create a positive environment and impact for our staff, clients and community.

Read more about our commitment
ESG Evolve

Careers with Evolve

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, find out more about our expertise in technology procurement for the secure domain, our commitment to a diligent approach, and our values-driven culture. Discover how you can contribute to our success and build your career with Evolve Commercial.

Find out more

Join our team

Are you a skilled commercial or procurement professional looking for new challenges? We're seeking individuals with expertise in public sector, secure environments, and complex procurement to join our team. Browse our current vacancies now on LinkedIn.

arrow icon

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Bridging the commercial gap

Whether you're a government agency, prime, or third sector organisation with secure technology needs, Evolve Commercial is here to support you. When you face shortfalls in commercial capacity, we can step in with tailored, expert procurement solutions - exactly where and when you need us.

Get in touch