We take the guess work out of procurement.
Services
What We Do
Dodds & Shute combines design insight, operational expertise, and cutting-edge technology to deliver projects that are beautiful, responsible, and seamless from start to finish.
Our work goes far beyond sourcing and delivery. We connect people, ideas, and materials to make better design possible. With strong relationships across a trusted network of makers and suppliers, we source with discernment and deliver with integrity. This combination of design sensibility, commercial understanding, and operational excellence is why we’re chosen for complex, high-impact projects time and again.
Our mission is to propel our industry to a sustainable
and responsible future, while providing an unrivalled
level of expertise and customer service. In essence,
we want the design sector to be beautiful, both
inside and out.
Our knowledge and position in the market enables us to act as an extension of your team.
Clients benefit from using Dodds & Shute as a single point of procurement whilst getting access to the whole design market and our wholesale discounts.
Briefing
01
We begin with a kick-off meeting to ensure a clear understanding of the client's vision. Following that, we hold regular meetings to present alternative approaches and share new ideas.
Design Consultancy
02
Proposal includes a selection of innovative, sustainable materials, with a review of the preferred supply chain to ensure commercial suitability and recommendations for alternatives where needed.
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Cost Consultancy
03
We provide comprehensive budget forecasts covering all associated costs-including purchasing, delivery, installation, warehousing, contingency, and attic stock.
Sales & Material Coordination
04
We will manage material and product sampling, ensuring upholstery foams meet UK commercial standards.
Fabrics will be tested for fire safety, durability, and furniture suitability. All lighting will be CE certified and compliant with UK wiring regulations.
Product Testing & Client Sign Off
05
Ensure clear communication of deadlines and flag any suppliers with lead times that could pose risks, while providing mock-up rooms to facilitate sign-off of physical furniture samples alongside selected fabrics and finishes.
Bespoke
06
Working alongside our clients, we can design, manufacture and deliver bespoke furniture and lighting to create a one-off design, or meet space or budget requirements.
Design Support
Our Tech Solutions
Intelligent systems, seamless delivery
Our bespoke order management platform transforms the way projects are delivered.
Built for our industry, our unified platform connects procurement, sustainability data, and our product library to deliver real-time reporting, transparent order tracking, a full audit trail, and total visibility from quote to delivery.
Our platform offers:
Real-time visibility across every stage from quote to delivery.
Live data and reporting insights on order status, progress, and performance.
Integrated procurement, sustainability data, and product libraries in one place.
Accountability and traceability for full confidence and control.
Efficiency and precision for complex project management and reduced administrative overhead.
Environmental data to support responsible procurement decisions.
Enhanced collaboration and confidence between clients, suppliers, and project teams.
Industry-leading innovation, replacing outdated, spreadsheet-based systems with intelligent technology.
We pride ourselves on balancing practical requirements of costs and suitability whilst protecting design integrity when bringing our clients’ projects to life. Our portfolio of projects reflects our love of design and how hard we work to achieve your vision.
Below is the process for how we work to bring your design to life.
Breadth of Catalogue
01
We have an extensive catalogue of suppliers offering a wide range of off-the-shelf products, with the ability to customise.
Our Trusted Supply Chain
02
While we can source from across the market, we have a catalogue of preferred suppliers who have undergone our vetting process.
Competitive Discounts
03
We negotiate the best rates on your behalf. Working with us, you get access to our existing, vetted suppliers with discounts.
Sourcing
Project management at Dodds & Shute takes the stress out of the process for our clients, ensuring projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.
Oversee Project Status
01
We oversee the status of your job, including:
• Dedicated point of contact per project.
• Project programme development.
• Budget management.
• Risk management.
• Progress reporting.
Systems & Software
02
We have designed and built a proprietary and industry leading procurement software. This allows us to deliver projects at scale with excellence, providing data and a centralised workflow.
Post Installation Support
03
Our commitment to clients doesn't end at project completion. Our dedicated team will manage any post-installation support on goods we supply.
Project Managment
We have experience in delivering projects worldwide. Our team liaise with all stakeholders to ensure your projects run smoothly from the first kick-off meeting through to the final sign-off.
Pre Delivery
01
We manage the complete logistics process on your behalf. This can include (as needed) initial site survey, coordinating phased deliveries & multiple installation dates, and H&S support.
Warehouse Capability
02
We have experience in delivering projects worldwide. We have access to 60,000 sq ft of warehousing space for day-to-day projects and further space available worldwide at short notice.
Installation
03
Installation can be one of the most stressful times of the project. It's imperative to us that we provide support and problem solve whilst directing the delivery team.
Low Carbon & Waste Delivery
04
We are committed to managing the environmental impacts of deliveries and installation of your job. This includes support with removal of existing furniture, prioritising low carbon transport and tracking of waste figures.
Delivery & Installation
As a B Corp, we are passionate about helping clients achieve their goals across the key impacts areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). This is core to who we are and how we work.
Consultancy
01
We can help our clients find and select products according to a client-led purchasing strategy with sustainability criteria that are important to you. For example, we are experts in supplying FF&E to achieve building certifications such as BREEAM and WELL as well as bespoke criteria such as supplying locally.
Circular Economy
02
Under our RE:D&S Programme, we offer a range of services to help our clients make circular economy choices, including audit of existing furniture for reupholstery or reuse, sourcing vintage or second hand, and supplying products with high recycled content or end of life schemes.
Carbon Neutral & Foot Printing
03
We calculate and compensate the carbon footprint of every product we sell. This means we deliver carbon neutral projects for our clients, can report carbon data and help our clients to make decisions on FF&E to reduce the overall impact.
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Innovative Material Library
04
We partner with a range of fabricators who create innovative and beautiful materials that we can turn into bespoke furniture solutions for you. Our partners often pave the way for sustainable solutions in recycling materials such as plastic, fabric, marble, wood, glass and ceramic.
Sustainability Consultancy
Design Support
We pride ourselves on balancing practical requirements of costs and suitability whilst protecting design integrity when bringing our clients’ projects to life. Our portfolio of projects reflects our love of design and how hard we work to achieve your vision.
Sourcing
Our knowledge and position in the market enables us to act as an extension of your team.
Clients benefit from using Dodds & Shute as a single point of procurement whilst getting access to the whole design market and our wholesale discounts.
Project Management
Project management at Dodds & Shute takes the stress out of the process for our clients, ensuring projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.
Delivery & Installation
We have experience in delivering projects worldwide. Our team liaise with all stakeholders to ensure your projects run smoothly from the first kick-off meeting through to the final sign-off.
Sustainability Consultancy
As a B Corp, we are passionate about helping clients achieve their goals across the key impacts areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). This is core to who we are and how we work.
01
Breadth of Catalogue
We have an extensive catalogue of suppliers offering a wide range of off-the-shelf products, with the ability to customise.
02
Our Trusted
Supply Chain
While we can source from across the market, we have a catalogue of preferred suppliers who have undergone our vetting process.
01/02
03
Competitive
Discounts
We negotiate the best rates on your behalf. Working with us, you get access to our existing, vetted suppliers with discounts.
02/02
01
Oversee Project Status
We oversee the status of your job, including:
• Dedicated point of contact per project.
• Project programme development.
• Budget management.
• Risk management.
• Progress reporting.
02
Systems & Software
We have designed and built a proprietary and industry leading procurement software. This allows us to deliver projects at scale with excellence, providing data and a centralised workflow.
01/02
03
Post Installation Support
Our commitment to clients doesn't end at project completion. Our dedicated team will manage any post-installation support on goods we supply.
02/02
01
Pre Delivery
We manage the complete logistics process on your behalf. This can include (as needed) initial site survey, coordinating phased deliveries & multiple installation dates, and H&S support.
02
Warehouse Capability
We have experience in delivering projects worldwide. We have access to 60,000 sq ft of warehousing space for day-to-day projects and further space available worldwide at short notice.
01/02
03
Installation
Installation can be one of the most stressful times of the project. It's imperative to us that we provide support and problem solve whilst directing the delivery team.
04
Low Carbon &
Waste Delivery
We are committed to managing the environmental impacts of deliveries and installation of your job. This includes support with removal of existing furniture, prioritising low carbon transport and tracking of waste figures.
02/02
01
Consultancy
We can help our clients find and select products according to a client-led purchasing strategy with sustainability criteria that are important to you. For example, we are experts in supplying FF&E to achieve building certifications such as BREEAM and WELL as well as bespoke criteria such as supplying locally.
02
Circular Economy
Under our RE:D&S Programme, we offer a range of services to help our clients make circular economy choices, including audit of existing furniture for reupholstery or reuse, sourcing vintage or second hand, and supplying products with high recycled content or end of life schemes.
01/02
03
Carbon Neutral & Foot Printing
We calculate and compensate the carbon footprint of every product we sell. This means we deliver carbon neutral projects for our clients, can report carbon data and help our clients to make decisions on FF&E to reduce the overall impact.
.webp)
04
Innovative Material Library
We partner with a range of fabricators who create innovative and beautiful materials that we can turn into bespoke furniture solutions for you. Our partners often pave the way for sustainable solutions in recycling materials such as plastic, fabric, marble, wood, glass and ceramic.
02/02
01
Briefing
We begin with a kick-off meeting to ensure a clear understanding of the client's vision. Following that, we hold regular meetings to present alternative approaches and share new ideas.
02
Design Consultancy
Proposal includes a selection of innovative, sustainable materials, with a review of the preferred supply chain to ensure commercial suitability and recommendations for alternatives where needed.
01/03
03
Cost Consultancy
We provide comprehensive budget forecasts covering all associated costs-including purchasing, delivery, installation, warehousing, contingency, and attic stock.
04
Sales & Material Coordination
We will manage material and product sampling, ensuring upholstery foams meet UK commercial standards.
Fabrics will be tested for fire safety, durability, and furniture suitability. All lighting will be CE certified and compliant with UK wiring regulations.
02/03
05
Product Testing & Client Sign Off
Ensure clear communication of deadlines and flag any suppliers with lead times that could pose risks, while providing mock-up rooms to facilitate sign-off of physical furniture samples alongside selected fabrics and finishes.
06
Bespoke
Working alongside our clients, we can design, manufacture and deliver bespoke furniture and lighting to create a one-off design, or meet space or budget requirements.
03/03
Our Approach
Experienced, meticulous, and passionate about what we do, we deliver quality at scale without compromising on detail, creativity, or care.
Our approach is hands-on, transparent, and collaborative from concept to completion. Whether you’re a client, designer, or supplier, we work as an extension of your team fully engaged, approachable, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes together. Our approach is underpinned by flexibility and a commitment to seeing every project through. We don’t walk away from challenges; we relish solving them.
Our mission is to propel our industry to a sustainable
and responsible future, while providing an unrivalled
level of expertise and customer service. In essence,
we want the design sector to be beautiful, both
inside and out.