Working together
At Kier, we have built a reputation for successfully delivering some of the largest, most complex and celebrated projects across the UK, as well as hundreds of smaller but equally important local projects.
This success is built on the collective strength of great supply chain partnerships and collaborative working. Together we operate at scale and with agility as high-performing teams.
We know that our supply chain partners are an extension of Kier and as such they are key to the successful delivery of every project that we undertake. We want to build teams of like-minded people who share our values, as well as our rigour for safety, our approach to quality and our drive for innovation and best practice.
We are proud to feature in the Business Services Association's Best Practice Statement on partnerships between large firms and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and we are proud that we are a founding member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School. We believe partnerships with local businesses are vital for our projects as well as delivering tangible social value.
Finding the right fit
As a business, we will look to engage with the very best. That doesn't mean that we will always opt for the biggest or most-established companies. Over 80% of our supply chain are regional SMEs.
The majority of our longest and most fruitful relationships are with SMEs who combine excellent knowledge of a locality, with specialist skills and a willingness to go that extra mile for our clients.
How to work with us
Subcontractors
Kier enjoys working with a diverse range of subcontractors of varying sizes. We have built up a comprehensive list of high-performing supply chain partners which we value and continue to work with.
For companies wanting to work with us, we instil the same high standards which we have developed with our established supply chain.
We have collaborated with the three largest accreditation companies in the UK so if you hold one of the following accreditations, you will be eligible to tender with us. From July 2019, Kier also recognise the Common Assessment Standard, an industry-leading approach reducing the bureaucracy for all and providing flexibility to our subcontractors. Kier will also undertake the expected checks, audits and risk profiles prior to any works being considered.
(If you are a small company employing fewer than five people, turning over less than £250,000, that does not subcontract work and are undertaking low-risk operations, please contact your local project for opportunities to work with us. We will be happy to assist and holding an approved accreditation scheme may not be required in this instance).
| Current (Kier Accepted) | Common Assessment Standard (Desktop) | Common Assessment Standard (Site Based) |
|---|---|---|
| CHAS Premium Plus | CHAS Premier (CAS) | CHAS Premier (CAS) Assured |
| ConstructionLine Gold | ConstructionLine Gold (CAS) | ConstructionLine Platinum (CAS) |
| Achilles Building Confidence Advanced + Desktop Audit | Achilles Member - Building Confidence (CAS) | Achilles Gold B1 (CAS) |
| UVDB applicable to Utilities Industry where specified. | No replacement | No replacement |
| RISQS applicable to Network Rail Infrastructure | No replacement | No replacement |
CHAS sets industry benchmarks, provides assurance and reassurance and offers best-in-class services.
Current Kier accepted – CHAS Premium Plus
Common Assessment Standard (Desktop) – CHAS Premier (CAS)
Common Assessment Standard (Site based) – CHAS Premier Assured (CAS)
Tel: 020 8545 3838
On registration please enter Kier code: Kier01
Constructionline is the UK’s largest register of contractors, consultants and material suppliers for the construction industry.
Current Kier accepted – Constructionline Gold
Common Assessment Standard (Desktop) – Constructionline Gold (CAS)
Common Assessment Standard (Site based) – Constructionline Platinum (CAS)
Tel: 0844 892 0312
On registration please enter Kier code: 1UEZFW
Through Building Confidence, suppliers can showcase their abilities and demonstrate improved compliance and credibility to a huge buying market – saving time and money in the process.
Current Kier accepted – Achilles Building Confidence Advanced + Desktop Audit
Common Assessment Standard (Desktop) – Achilles Member - Building Confidence
Common Assessment Standard (Site based) – Achilles Gold B
Building Confidence (Achilles)
Tel: 01235 820813
Material suppliers, labour agencies, plant companies and service providers
Please follow the link below to register your interest in working with Kier.
Once registered, no further action is required as one of our team will contact you should your details match any future requirements.
If you are identified as a potential supplier, you will be required to complete a PAS 91-aligned questionnaire, such as that in Construction line, and demonstrate health and safety competencies appropriate to the services being provided before you can work with us.
Payment reporting
Our supply chain partners are vital in helping us to meet our purpose of sustainably delivering vital infrastructures across the UK, by helping us to deliver on projects and services day-in, day-out, which is why we are committed to being open and transparent on our payment practices.
Publishing our payment practices
We are signatories of the Government’s Prompt Payment Code and every six months we publish data on the Government’s website as part of its Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Reporting (PPR).
As a Group, we continue to take decisive steps to improve our systems, provide training and guidance to colleagues and regularly engaged with our supply chain partners.
Our published data
The table below showcases the last five payment data submissions on the Government’s PPR portal and the sustained improvements we have made.
Want to know more?
We are committed to making further improvements on our payment practices with a strategy in place to simplify our systems and processes. This is an ongoing process which will continue to deliver sustainable improvements for Kier and it’s supply chain.
For any questions relating to our payment practices, you can email our Finance Shared Service Centre (‘FSSC’);
Sub-contractors: Fssc.subcontractorqueries@kierfssc.supportsystem.com
Suppliers: Fssc.supplierqueries@kierfssc.supportsystem.com
If you are a journalist, please contact our media team.
Register your interest in becoming a supplier of Kier.
