We are seeing companies really benefit from ConstructED online. The solution helps employees and provides instant access to the best information. The company benefits in numerous way, and in the case of our major construction partner, they see the longer term commercial benefits. With all major public sector contracts being awarded through procurement portals, and an absolute requirement to demonstrate a robust approach to equality and diversity, our partner sees a major hurdle to winning large contracts has been overcome quickly, easily and without a huge financial investment
The online service is versatile so that companies can train the majority of their workforce, quickly, cost effectively and demonstrate instantly, that they have a commitment to tackling inequality
In the NEPO Annual Report 2012, it reported there were 163 PQQs and 492 ITTs issued, with £1.83billion of contracts awarded to North East Businesses. Construction is the second largest category/sector for public sector contract awards through NEPO, and demonstrates the huge business opportunity which is represented through this process. The message from the public sector to construction companies is crystal clear.