CONSTRUCTIONLINE
Taking the pain out of pre-qualificaiton

What is Constructionline?
Constructionline is the UK’s largest register of pre-qualified construction suppliers. Set up by Government to reduce duplication in the tendering process for the construction sector, we collect, assess and maintain pre-qualification information on construction suppliers and ensure all the data is available to you free of charge.
Why use Constructionline?
Sourcing and pre-qualifying construction suppliers is a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Over 1,800 buyers are already utilising our resources, and with over 15,000 suppliers registered and available to you free of charge, you are sure to find the one you are looking for – pre-qualified and ready to do business.
Making it work
Our stringent pre-qualification procedures have been developed in partnership with government and industry experts and Constructionline’s many functions enable you to track your spending and manage your suppliers online.
For more information on Constructionline please visit www.constructionline.co.uk or call us on 0844 892 0312 .

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KYOCERA

Kyocera Mita is the Document Imaging division of the multibillion-dollar Kyocera Corporation and one of the world's largest manufacturers and leading providers of document imaging devices that offer a total solution for any print, copy, scan or fax requirement. Kyocera has a wide range of advanced, environmentally friendly products, which offer a significantly low lifetime cost and high reliability. Kyocera’s ECOSYS engine offers you an alternative approach to cartridge printing and challenges the idea that environmentally responsible alternatives are more expensive. We have designed our products using long-life drums and developers guaranteed for their design life and when the toner runs dry, that’s all you replace, in a clean and convenient cassette.

VISA COMMERCIAL

GGPC Visa is the first choice for UK Public Sector Organizations. Launched in 1997 following a fully compliant tender process, the programme is exclusive to Visa Europe and a consortium of six member banks (Barclays, the Co-operative Bank, Lloyds TSB, NatWest, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank). Endorsed by HM Treasury, the National Audit Office and most recently by the Public Accounts Committee report, GPC Visa is a payment and data delivery system. It also offers users one of the most cost-effective e-procurement tools available. It combines flexibility, convenience, security, simplified payment, reduced costs and an unrivalled capability for data management – all on a bespoke basis. Today there are more than 104,000 GPC Visa users and over 900 active programmes around the country. With savings to the taxpayer in excess of £442 million*, there has never been a more compelling reason for those involved in procuring goods and services in a public sector environment to take note of its potential.
*Based on NAO figure of £28 per transaction.

CANON

Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for the home and office environments. Our long-standing relationship with Local Government and the Emergency Services has resulted in a proven track record of implementing energy and resource efficient print solutions.  Customers typically experience savings in three key areas:

• reduced hardware through fleet management
• lower electricity costs from efficient technology
• reduced paper consumption through managed user behaviour.

Current partnerships include Hertfordshire County Council where we have helped achieve:

• increased efficiencies and lower costs
• a 90% reduction in hardware deployed
• estimated £550,000 of savings in the first two years alone.

KONICA MINOLTA

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd markets business machines manufactured by Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc in the United Kingdom through a direct sales force and a network of independent dealerships. Konica Minolta digital imaging systems are manufactured in Japan and China. All are ISO 9002 accredited for quality procedures. UK turnover for Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd is in excess of £100 million, placing the company fourth in the digital copier market with a 9.4% share of the black and white market and a market leading 35.1% share of the colour market (not including colour capable systems) according to Infosource. With a total workforce of 22,000 employees worldwide, Konica Minolta Business Technologies has a goal for net sales of 35.336 billion (£3.7 billion). Eighty per cent of corporate sales are realised outside Japan. Building on its strong core of optical technologies developed over many years, Konica Minolta Business Technologies aims to be a corporation offering products and services that are essential to all areas of digital imaging.

GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES (GO) MAGAZINE

Government Opportunities (GO) magazine is the leading authority on all issues relating to public procurement, and is essential reading for anyone involved in this sector – whether buying or supplying. The public procurement landscape is constantly changing, with new demands being made to ensure value for money, quality and sustainability are an integral part of every procurement exercise. GO keeps its readers up to speed with the latest developments, not just in the UK but also in Europe and further afield. With a readership in excess of 30,000 each month, and featuring articles from the leading figures within public procurement, GO provides the news, analysis and insight you need to make more effective procurement decisions. Public sector buyers can register to receive the magazine free of charge. To receive this publication, please visit: www.govopps.co.uk/magazine/request/

EVERSHEDS

Eversheds LLP and its worldwide associate offices have over 2,000 legal and business advisers providing services to the private and public sector business and finance community. The firm has a well established procurement group which provides proactive procurement advice to a wide range of clients including many local authorities, NHS trusts, universities, colleges, RSLs, utilities and quasi-governmental bodies, as well as to the private sector. The group comprises of specialists with unrivalled experience and expertise. It is a team which has consistently led the field and has produced numerous innovative solutions and ideas. We can provide clients with a sensible commercial view on the impact of the current legislation and the application/understanding of the UK Regulations, the EU Directives and associated case law. We also offer a free procurement e-briefing service, deliver regular seminars and have recently produced an interactive procurement CD rom which leads users through the Public Contracts Regulations 2006. The team can also provide training and guidance in applying and interpreting the new Public Sector Directive and Utilities Directive, including Dynamic purchasing systems, Competitive dialogue, Framework agreements, Electronic auctions and much more.
For more information please visit www.eversheds.com or contact Michael Mousdale, Head of Procurement, Eversheds LLP on 0845 497 8181 or email michaelmousdale@eversheds.com