The Royal Borough of Kingston council is committed to building stronger local supply chains, both through its own procurement and that of its contract and developer commitments.

This new network aims to provide a regular place for suppliers and buyers to come together and build trusted relationships in an informal and social setting. Our aim is to help more local companies connect and benefit from the borough wide investment being made.

Each event will include a spotlight session from a different buyer with spending power in the borough such as council contractors or local developers. They will present on how they procure, their accreditation and regulatory requirements and an overview of their pipeline of opportunities.

We also want to hear about the barriers and challenges SME’s face in accessing these opportunities and what support is needed to overcome them.

This event is for construction and facilities mangement sector SME businesses of all sizes, including those that serve the construction sector, such as catering and transport, training and materials suppliers. Supporting businesses from across the South London region: Kingston, Sutton, Merton, Croydon, Richmond & Wandsworth.

 

• Please note that when registering to attend we will ask specific questions about your business activity, size and accreditations. This is to help us understand more about your business, to help us connect you to all relevant opportunities and ensure quality of attendees. Your details will only be shared if you give permission.

 

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September Buyer Spotlight – Cardo

Cardo Group is the contractor responsible for the repairs and maintenance of Kingston Council’s social housing stock. Managing the repair, maintenance and improvement of more than 6,000 council homes.

Cardo are therefore interested in meeting a wide range of local suppliers, including but not limited to: roofers, window & bathroom installation, asbestos removal and aids & adaptation specialists.

For live upcoming opportunities, they are especially interested in meeting suppliers who specialise in retrofit. Upcoming opportunities will include contracts such as:

• Cavity wall insulation – c. £130k
• Loft insulation – c. £75k
• Solar panels – c. £180k
• Air source heat pumps – c. £100k

To carry out cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, solar panel installation, suppliers will need PAS 2030.

To carry out air source heat pump installation potential suppliers will need the MCS accreditation or be working towards achieving it.