Laing O’Rourke has been appointed by the Cabinet Office to take on the role of government strategic supplier, the contract will start immediately
This follows a thorough process of information sharing and was confirmed at a meeting of the Cabinet Office’s commercial relationships board on 1 December.
The decision means the company will work with an appointed crown representative as part of the government’s new approach to monitoring and managing strategic suppliers via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The crown representatives help the Government act as a single customer when engaging suppliers.
The company’s selection as a Strategic Supplier comes as the Government finalises plans to transform investment in vital infrastructure, including the School Rebuilding Programme (SRP), the delivery of 40 new hospitals by 2030, new nuclear facilities and rail projects.
These are all sectors in which Laing O’Rourke has a strong track record of delivery.
Building back greener, faster and better
John O’Connor, group commercial director at Laing O’Rourke, said: “We are delighted to have secured Strategic Supplier status.
“It is exciting news and reflects both the health of our business and our strong track record of delivery using our DfMA led approach.
“We look forward to working with Government to deliver the infrastructure the country needs and building back greener, faster and better.”
Laing O’Rourke has recently completed several new schools in Yorkshire, the Manchester Metrolink and, in November, The Grange University Hospital in South Wales, which was built using modern methods of construction and handed over to the health board four months early and with zero defects.
