Selecting Suppliers
SOPO Select provides buyers with a formalised mechanism for assessment of pre-qualification documentation which is an integral part of the majority of tendering exercises.
Public sector organisations require assurance that potential suppliers across the EU are suitable to tender for public contract opportunities in terms of their legal, financial and technical capacity.
SOPO Accredit applicants will be fully assessed and accredited to the same exacting standards as those set by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). This provides buyers with the assurance that they meet a respected government accreditation standard.
The system is fully compliant with EU Procurement Directives as it is completely inclusive to all suppliers by offering the ability for suppliers to self-certify free of charge.
The system is fully integrated with the Constructionline service and SOPO Select buyers have full access to the Constuctionline
Buyer Benefits
By registering free of charge with SOPO Accredit you will benefit from:
- Access to a diverse database of SOPO Accredit and Constructionline approved suppliers
- Reduced buying risk by having access pre-qualified, good quality suppliers
- Improved efficiency by having a single, streamlined procurement process
- Reduced administration
- A transparent, fully auditable pre-qualification system
- Compliance: the SOPO Accredit pre-qualification system is fully compliant with the EC Treaty Principles
- Helping to support local businesses and SMEs
In addition, you can take advantage of the following features:
- Tailored supplier searches - are the 5 below points easily understood? - these not be slightly expanded upon in order that Suppliers can also see the benfits to the buyer
- Managed supplier lists
- Supplier analysis
- Reports and notifications
- E-procurement tools