Driving compliance, performance, and long-term value creation in alignment with Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s commitment to economic diversification under Vision 2030 has placed Local Content at the heart of national development. As regulations evolve and expectations increase across public and private sectors, organisations must ensure they are effectively managing their Local Content obligations, both at the company level and across specific projects.
At Grant Thornton, we work closely with clients to navigate this critical space. Whether you're seeking to meet regulatory benchmarks, improve performance, or build long-term localisation strategies, our integrated Local Content services offer a clear and practical roadmap to achieving compliance and competitive advantage.
Our Local Content Services
Local Content Audit
We provide comprehensive audits that assess your current Local Content contributions in line with the requirements set by key regulatory bodies, including the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA). Our audits are tailored to meet the needs of:
- Company-level assessments: Evaluating end-to-end operations to establish your overall Local Content score and compliance level.
- Project-level audits: Focused reviews of specific contracts or engagements to ensure alignment with client or regulatory expectations.
These independent audits serve as a foundation for informed decision-making, stakeholder reporting, and risk mitigation.
Local Content Advisory
Our advisory offering supports businesses at every stage of their Local Content journey. We combine regulatory insight with industry experience to deliver:
- Compliance Review: We assess your readiness and ensure that all reporting, documentation, and delivery frameworks meet relevant standards.
- Strategic Planning: We help you define short- and long-term localisation strategies to align with national targets and your business priorities.
- System Integration: Our team advises on embedding Local Content tracking and reporting into your existing ERP and procurement systems.
- Performance Improvement: We identify practical opportunities to elevate your Local Content scores, from workforce nationalisation to supplier development and technology transfer.
- Improvement Roadmaps: We co-create structured roadmaps with your leadership team to enhance compliance, performance, and stakeholder confidence over time.
Whether preparing for regulatory reviews or pursuing preferred bidder status, our solutions are built around measurable outcomes and sustained value creation.
Local Content Training
Building internal capability is a critical element of any successful Local Content strategy. We offer tailored training programs designed for both technical and non-technical teams to:
- Build awareness of regulatory frameworks
- Clarify roles and responsibilities across functions (procurement, HR, finance, etc.)
- Strengthen reporting practices and internal governance
- Equip teams to drive continuous improvement across the value chain
Training can be delivered on-site, virtually, or through a blended format and is aligned with the latest regulatory developments and industry best practices.
