About Us

Robert MeakesProcurement practices are evolving rapidly.

Local Link was first established in 1997 as a trusted brand offering new and innovative solutions to smaller organisations:

It is becoming increasingly clear that traditional adversarial or informal purchasing doesn't work in the modern context which is why we have introduced our ethical and effective outsourced procurement service.

We can save time and money providing you compliance with current best practice.

Robert Meakes is the driving force for Local Link - Robert’s background is in I.T having worked for a Global OEM for several years in Customer Service, International Marketing and Procurement before becoming a corporate problem solver.
- his credentials include:

  • BSI Committee member.
  • ISO44001 Accredited Facilitator.
  • ISO9001 Internal Auditor.
  • Total Quality Management practitioner and trainer.
  • E-Trading solutions innovator and advisor.

We have an excellent team including highly experienced procurement professionals who have held senior public and private sector positions over many years.

Our Team

Bryan Jones

Senior Associate
John Oliver

Senior Associate
Margery Meakes

Associate and Company Secretary