17 October 2007
Marriott Maida Vale
London

15 November 2007
Copthorne Hotel Manchester

Sponsors and Supporters

Constructionline
Taking the pain out of pre-qualification

What is Constructionline?
Constructionline is the UK’s largest register of pre-qualified construction suppliers. Set up by the DTI to reduce duplication in the tendering process for the construction sector, we collect, assess and maintain pre-qualification information on these 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 1700 buyers are already utilising our resources, and with over 12,800 suppliers registered and available to you free of charge, you are sure to find the one you are looking for.

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 0870 607 1602.

Select Accredit

BiP Select is a national supplier pre-qualification service, which is open to all supplier organisations across all business sectors, and delivers benefits to both buyers and suppliers alike. The service comprises two pre-qualification options; Select Certify and Select Accredit, allowing suppliers to choose to self-certify their organisation or to apply for full accreditation. BiP Select also provides suppliers with the facility to store and manage their pre-qualification information, hosting the information online for registered buyers to view.

Buyers use BiP Select to search for and view suppliers, create and manage supplier lists and manage electronic Expressions of Interest, essential components of the supplier selection process.

For more information on BiP Select, call: 0845 270 7094, visit: www.bipselect.com or email: sales@bipselect.com.

The Society of Procurement Officers
in Local Government (SOPO)

SOPO represents over 2500 local government procurement officers. Its aim is to support and advise local authorities throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on all purchasing and supply matters of national or general interest, and to represent its members on other bodies to promote the Society and its aims. Through membership of SOPO, procurement officers join together to share best practice and influence the national agenda on how "Best Value" is to be achieved.

For further information visit www.sopo.org