Independent platform and vendor selection

Vendor selection, done by practitioners

People who have been in your shoes, running e-commerce at VP and C-suite level. We manage RFPs, evaluate platforms and vendors against your actual constraints, and guide you to a decision you can defend internally. We take no commissions from any vendor.

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Selected experience

Vendor-selection work across live commerce

Organisations represented in previous platform, technology, vendor-selection and selected-platform work.

  • 220.lv 220.lv
  • Arvato Arvato
  • CarePlus CarePlus
  • The Cookware Company The Cookware Company
  • Dockers Dockers
  • ESW ESW
  • GreenPan GreenPan
  • HobbyHall HobbyHall
  • Levi's Levi's
  • PHH Group PHH Group
  • Pigu Pigu
  • Vodafone Vodafone

Logos indicate organisations represented in vendor-selection or platform-strategy work; they do not imply implementation delivery, endorsement or current client status.

Why e-commerce leaders choose us

Independence you can verify

25 years of hands-on experience
We have managed e-commerce vendor selection at VP and C-suite level across fashion, homewares, cookware and electronics.
Full-stack technology expertise
Deep working knowledge of platforms, OMS, PIM, DAM, payments, logistics and marketplace integrations.
Vendor-agnostic by construction
We work for you, not the vendors. No commissions, no referral fees, no bias to disclose.
Speed and precision
A curated shortlisting process cuts months of vendor research down to weeks.
Full-cycle support
From initial scoping and RFP through to final selection and contract review.

How it works

Three stages, six to twelve weeks

  1. E-commerce discovery session

    We review your tech stack, current vendors, challenges and growth goals across the full commerce operation — starting from your business constraints, not a platform feature list.

  2. Vendor mapping and evaluation

    We identify best-fit vendors from our network, evaluate them against your criteria and produce a scored shortlist. Deep evaluation against your specific use cases, not generic demos.

  3. Presentation and decision support

    We present the shortlist with clear recommendations, arrange demos, and support you through reference checks, the final decision and the negotiation.

Coverage

Categories we run selections across

The systems we have selected, integrated or operated in live commerce environments.

  • E-commerce platforms
  • OMS platforms
  • PIM systems
  • DAM systems
  • TMS platforms
  • 3PL providers
  • Carriers and parcel delivery
  • PSP and anti-fraud
  • Marketplace integrators
  • Cross-border platforms
  • Translation automation
  • Customer service platforms

Where selections go wrong

The three mistakes we see most

  • Selecting on brand recognition rather than fit for your GMV, engineering capacity and integration reality.
  • Underestimating total cost of ownership — implementation, integration and the running cost of the operating model.
  • Not accounting for your team's capacity to implement and then actually operate the new platform.

Questions

Frequently asked

How does the Vendor Select process work?

A structured five-step process: Discovery to understand your needs, Requirements to define criteria, Longlist to identify options, Shortlist to evaluate vendors, and Selection to make the final choice.

What types of vendors can you help me find?

All e-commerce technology categories — platforms such as Shopify, BigCommerce and Adobe Commerce, plus payment processors, 3PL and fulfilment, customer service solutions, PIM, DAM and OMS systems, carriers, marketplace integrators and translation services.

Which platforms do you work with?

We are platform-agnostic and work with all the major platforms including Shopify, VTEX, commercetools, Adobe Commerce, Salesforce and BigCommerce. We have hands-on experience with 100+ e-commerce platforms and technologies, and deep expertise in both established and emerging ones.

What makes you different from other consultants?

We are genuinely independent — no vendor commissions and no hidden incentives. We have been on both sides: running e-commerce operations and managing vendor selection processes. We focus on European solutions and understand the specific needs of mid-market businesses.

How long does a typical project take?

Six to twelve weeks, depending on complexity and how many platforms are being evaluated. We can adapt the timeline to your urgency.

What is your pricing model?

Project-based pricing tailored to scope, never percentage-based. Basic vendor research starts at a fixed fee; comprehensive RFP management and vendor evaluation is quoted on complexity. No success fees and no vendor commissions.

What is it like to work with you?

You work directly with experienced e-commerce professionals, not junior staff. Expect honest assessments, structured frameworks, a dedicated consultant and regular updates. Most clients receive an initial shortlist within one to two weeks.

How do I get started?

Email hello@commerce-partners.com or use the contact form. We will schedule a discovery call to understand your requirements, timeline and goals, then provide a tailored vendor shortlist within one to two weeks. We respond within one business day.

Next step

Ready to run a selection you can defend?

Start with a discovery session. We will tell you honestly whether you need a full selection process or just a second opinion.

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