West Sands

West Sands uses its own operative network, and does not outsource based on lowest price. The West Sands network was developed around relationships, and not cold targeting of sources.

West Sands uses specific and appropriate resources within its network that match the particular requirements of a project. This ensures that results are contextually relevant to the clients project objectives and gives the ability for other, potentially useful related intelligence to be acquired.

West Sands manages multiple projects from a core central team and provide ongoing updates and clarifications promptly. Clients deal exclusively with West Sands' partners.

In order to maintain the integrity of intelligence collected, West Sands does not maintain regional offices. It also operates on a 'double blind' basis; meaning only West Sands' core team has full transparency of the Client and the resources being deployed to fulfil client objectives.

Enquiries are made through discrete channels by sources with some level of privileged access to publicly unavailable information. This is naturally enhanced vis-à-vis local language ability and awareness of cultural, business and political norms.

Multiple access points means West Sands is well positioned to validate findings from differing origins. Typically, West Sands seeks to validate findings through at least three independent sources.

All final analysis and client reporting is conducted by the West Sands' core team and never outsourced to a third party. This allows West Sands to maintain a consistent level of quality in reporting, client relationships and responsible behaviour.

West Sands has strategic relationships with entities that provide bespoke technical services to support the West Sands' intelligence methodology.