JD wrote:
yes I agree, a Jacobs survey instantly springs to mind.
Regards
JD
I couldnt possibly comment
regards
CC
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| Author: | captain cab [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:50 pm ] |
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Council recognised for online transport scheme Gloucestershire county council has been praised for an internet scheme which has saved the taxpayer £500,000. The online marketplace works in a similar way to eBay, with bus and taxi companies bidding for contracts to cover the daily school run. The scheme, called @UK, has now been highly commended in the National Local Council Awards. Gloucestershire County Council was the first in the country to adopt the scheme. Project manager Andy Burford said: "The previous system involved using a slow, costly paper and fax based process where staff had to trawl through hard copy lists of 40 approved suppliers, sending out faxes to invite them to tender in a closed market system. "This often meant the same handful of suppliers were asked for prices and there were higher costs for short notice transport requests. "Now, with the click of a button, 62 providers registered on @UK have the opportunity to bid, increasing the number of bidders. "Not only has this saved the council's time and money - ensuring it offers better value for money - but suppliers have been given the opportunity to diversify and develop their businesses." Cllr Stan Waddington, Gloucestershire County Council's cabinet member for environment, said: "With so much pressure on budgets coming from spiralling insurance, wage and fuel costs, full marks to our transport team for taking a good look at the Home to School Transport Tendering process and coming up with the idea of an @UK online marketplace. "Somerset Council has now adopted a similar system and other authorities across the country are thinking of following suit, whilst having your work recognised by your peers through the Local Government Awards is particularly gratifying." |
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| Author: | JD [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:38 pm ] |
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Good idea. Regards JD |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:39 pm ] |
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JD wrote: Good idea.
Regards JD I agree......provided they dont always go for the cheaper option. The cheaper price invariably isnt consistent with quality. regards CC |
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| Author: | JD [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:04 pm ] |
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captain cab wrote: I agree......provided they dont always go for the cheaper option.
The cheaper price invariably isnt consistent with quality. regards CC yes I agree, a Jacobs survey instantly springs to mind. Regards JD |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:07 pm ] |
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JD wrote: yes I agree, a Jacobs survey instantly springs to mind. Regards JD I couldnt possibly comment
regards CC |
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| Author: | toots [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:25 pm ] |
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Quote: a Jacobs survey instantly springs to mind.
What's that 
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| Author: | captain cab [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:28 pm ] |
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toots wrote: Quote: a Jacobs survey instantly springs to mind. What's that I think JD's refering to a report paid for to 'fight' the OFT report back in 2003 (ish) CC |
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