Latest Research

Research is at the heart of what we do. With over 20 years of dedicated research into commerce and contract management, our members benefit from our latest insights, leading practices and professional development programs. 

A recent survey of our membership revealed the following insights:

Sustainability: Retreat, refocus, or reinvention

This confidential survey explores how sustainability priorities and practices are evolving in commercial and contracting activity, particularly in light of economic, geopolitical, and regulatory pressures. What the report aims to cover:

• Whether different aspects of sustainability have retreated, continued to make progress, or matured into BAU
• How far it has shifted from societal ambition to organisational self-interest
• Whether regulatory fragmentation, uncertainty, and roll-back is diluting impact
• Where contracts and commercial decisions are supporting or lagging behind stated intent
• How motivation differs by industry, geography, and role

The Sales Contracting - Legal Team Relationship

Research tells us that there’s no consistent model for the relationship between sales contracting and legal teams. We also know that they sometimes work in harmony, but there can also be tensions between them.

Our latest short survey explores the state of this relationship and the factors that influence it. We explore the impact of current business conditions and to what extent Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact the way they work together.

If you'd like to tell us more about your experience and ideas, or have us share findings with your team, we'd be delighted to arrange a call – just let us know.

Begin the survey

US Public Procurement Benchmark

Your input in the 2025-26 US Public Procurement Benchmark survey will help map the current landscape of organizational structure, role definition, performance metrics, technology deployment, and strategic priorities across the US Federal and public sector. By participating, you not only gain insights for your own organization but also help the wider acquisition and contract management community track progress and celebrate improvement over time.

From contract repository to contract system of record 

How mature is your contract management system? Is it AI-ready?

More than 70% of organizations have invested in a contract repository, a fundamental pre-requisite for AI implementation. But if that applies to you, does your repository have the features and capabilities needed for success?

In this survey, we are benchmarking the typical level of maturity that organizations have achieved, and how many are poised to join the AI revolution.

By participating, you will discover where you stand on this important journey.

How does your salary compare? Where are the best opportunities and the greatest rewards?

Research shows that Commercial and Contract Management roles are receiving increased executive attention. As the leading professional association in this field, employers and practitioners turn to us for the latest data on salaries and compensation packages. We are therefore inviting you to take part in our confidential annual Salary Survey.

Our survey will reveal the job roles and industries where satisfaction is highest, and it will also confirm any existing international variations. The data will be released to all participants as a consolidated report.