Understanding and Engaging with the Construction Industry
Regional Supply Office - South West

The Background

The South West Office of the Regional Supply Network (RSO) was launched in 1995 by the D.T.I. as part of its drive to improve competitiveness of UK-based organisations. The RSO seeks to: help purchasers find the most competitive supply sources; help suppliers find new business opportunities; encourage best practice in supply chain management; highlight opportunities to improve the capabilities of local suppliers.

The South West RSO wished to have a higher representation in the construction sector, particularly in Bristol. The major projects in Bristol seemed an ideal opportunity for the RSO, and as they did not have a member of staff with knowledge of construction considered they would benefit from the input of an external consultant specialising in the sector.

The objective of the project was to offer the RSO specialist support and advice on the construction sector.

Services Reeves Consulting Ltd provided:

  • Research on the structure, procurement strategies, and decision-makers for the major projects in Bristol at Harbourside, Temple Quay and Bristol International Airport (totaling £1/2 billion). Gathering data from the public domain, RCL held information, and one-to-one interviews with the key decision-makers for the projects
  • A report detailing the findings of the research - Summary of the projects, identification of the opportunities for the RSO, projection of the potential for economic impact by the RSO in the area of higher value added products and services, and key recommendations
  • Assistance and advice to the RSO on the implementation of the key recommendations of the report, including organisation of a Meet the construction buyer event
The project outcome:
  • The RSO increased their knowledge of the construction industry; and the industry in the Bristol area became more aware of the RSO, its services and support for business
  • The RSO impacted on the finishes and fit-out stages of the major projects in Bristol, with over £500,000 of contracts being let to local companies

Key Words

D.T.I., Regional Supply Network (RSO), Research, Recommendations, Implementation


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What the client thought

"The Council is determined to ensure the major regeneration schemes benefit as many local people as possible – this event has made a real contribution to that." ...Councillor Helen Holland, chair of Bristol City council’s planning committee speaking about the Meet the construction buyer event.

 
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