23 October 2008, Renaissance, Heathrow

Sponsors and Supporters

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