This is us
At the heart of our work is a commitment to shaping global policy and practice, ensuring that commerce and contracting deliver better outcomes for businesses, governments, and society as a whole. Through practical, evidence-based research, the CCM Institute provides insights to thought leadership, supporting standards and frameworks that raise performance and drive value.
We’re on a mission
Our Purpose
To empower, elevate, and advance the practice of CCM through knowledge and insights.
Our Vision
Applied research and insights shaping policy and practice globally, delivering better outcomes for society.
Our Mission
Through rigorous, practical, and focused research on commerce and contracting, we deliver actionable insights and standards that improve the exchange of goods and services in both the private and public sectors.
Our values
Through rigorous, practical, and focused research on commerce and contracting, we deliver actionable insights and standards that improve the exchange of goods and services in both the private and public sectors. The CCM Institute serves businesses, governments, NGOs, and academia to provide insights to commercial policy, process, and performance, along with benchmarking studies which help organizations make data-driven improvements.
Faster and more cost-effective
thanks to a vast expert network and historic data archives
Strictly objective
an independent entity with no product or consulting agenda
Offering a mix of benchmarking reports and tools
such as assessments of process capability and skills, alongside regular market reports and custom research
We deliver for you
Our value proposition centers on several unique differentiators.
Influence and advocacy
Delivering high-quality, practical studies that inform and improve commercial decision-making
Insights and standards
Establishing benchmarks, identifying best practices, and developing standards to elevate the practice of CCM
Applied research
Engaging with policymakers and industry leaders to shape the future of commerce and contract management
Research requires curiosity, on-going learning, and critical thinking. Without it, we do not meet the criteria for professional standards.