We are a family run business, with over 20 years’ experience in buying groups. Our team is agile, service-orientated and professional, and is always willing to go the extra mile for our clients.
We aren't in the business of buying and selling. We're in the business of problem solving.
From the time we first established BuyCorp, we've treated our staff, members and suppliers as our family, always looking to simplify their lives, while maintaining a level of professionalism that our members and suppliers have come to trust.
Learn about our story and our values. Like a close relative, we're always here when you need us.
Our history
BuyCorp was established in 2001, by Pat & Richard Allen, a father and son team who learned the buying group business over a 20-year period as heads of Furnex, a similar organisation in the independent furniture and appliance sector.
They bring rare expertise to the sectors they now serve, and over the lifespan of the business have developed a reputation for fairness, delivery and outstanding value.
BuyCorp believes in operating in a lean environment and structure, with a no-frills approach to its day-to-day operations. It has grown organically, as additional members and suppliers have become part of the community.
Our values
Family
Joining BuyCorp is like joining the family. We look after everyone in our ecosystem, helping them with their challenges, and always ensuring that they’re needs are met. From the moment you become part of us – as a supplier or a member – you can expect a personal touch that you won’t find in any other buying group anywhere.
Professionalism
With our experience in buying groups (since 1980), we’ve built up a wealth of experience, knowledge and know-how.
We are regularly acknowledged for our professionalism, which is something we take much pride in.
Our ethos of solving problems, cost optimisation and delivery is at the core of this value.
Simplicity
We are evangelists for simplifying our clients’ experience, often making our internal operations complicated and bending over backwards so that you don’t have to!
And proudly audited
We take great pride in consistent compliance and want the BuyCorp brand to be one that both members and suppliers can trust.
