Who we are

BiP was established in 1984 to facilitate business between the public and private sectors. What began with the printing of contracts information has since evolved into a portfolio of innovative services that add real value to supply chains. If your organisation is buying for or supplying to the public sector – whether directly or indirectly – we’re here to help.

What we do

We provide the tools that buyers and suppliers need to engage more effectively with one another. These include services that provide details of contract opportunities and other market intelligence, electronic systems that support efficient and effective tendering, consultancy services, training and development and events. BiP is at the centre of buyer and supplier relationships; driving efficiency, building capacity and ensuring value for money.

Our capabilities

BiP’s service offering is built upon our seven capability pillars. Each pillar is an area of expertise and market knowledge developed in over 25 years of understanding our customers’ expectations and exceeding them.

Business Intelligence

BiP’s Business Intelligence services provide customers with accurate, relevant and timely information on new contract opportunities from the public and private sectors, as well as the latest news from government and industry. Our Tracker, Contrax, Defence Contracts International (DCI), Defence Contracts Bulletin (MOD DCB) and Market Monitor services keep thousands of businesses ahead of their competitors every day, with the latest tenders and intelligence sent direct.

eSourcing

BiP’s eSourcing services enable efficient, effective and compliant procurement. In use by thousands of public sector buyers every day, BiP’s Project e-notice, aXcess e-auction and buyer profile, Vault secure document exchange and Select accreditation services can be used independently; or combined to form the Delta electronic tendering suite (Delta ets) for an end to end solution. In challenging times, our eSourcing services deliver transparency, compliance and value for money.

Consultancy Services

With over 25 years’ experience BiP has the in-depth knowledge of procurement that all sizes and types of public and private sector organisation rely upon. Our Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS) consultants are renowned for the quality of their advice and their ability to identify risks and opportunities. BiP’s expertise has led to consulting on major procurement-related projects; from capacity building to reform and monitoring programmes.

Training & Development

BiP is renowned for the quality, relevance and accessibility of its training programs. Our Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS) consultants are experts in all aspects of buying for and supplying to the public sector, and advise every type of organisation on how to act effectively and compliantly. Whether delivered at our clients’ premises or via our workshops and seminars, BiP’s training is effective in increasing knowledge and awareness of current and future procurement issues.

Conferences & Events

BiP is a leading organiser of conferences and events for the procurement and supply chain sector. From national events such as Procurex and Procurex Scotland to regional or local buyer and supplier workshops and Awards ceremonies, BiP caters for every type of organisation and delegate. BiP manages major conferences on behalf of the public sector, all with the aim of bring buyers and suppliers together.

IT Services and Solutions

BiP pioneered the use of web-based solutions to enable more effective and efficient procurement. We offer a comprehensive range of services from the development and secure hosting of websites to the provision of software solutions for government departments. Our in-house IT development, design and support teams ensure robust, high-quality and innovative solutions to the challenges our clients face. Our client list from the UK and overseas is testament to their trust in our expertise.

Marketing Services

With unrivalled marketing reach to all types of buyer and supplier in the UK, BiP is the natural choice for organisations that want to build presence in procurement. Our publications MOD Defence Contracts Bulletin (published under licence from the Ministry of Defence) and Government Opportunities are read by influencers and decision makers across the procurement sector and provide the perfect platform for the promotion of related services – as do our many events and exhibitions.

Our Values

BiP is a values-based organisation, with Passion, Integrity and Respect at our core. We have a passion for what we do, and are determined to always exceed customer expectations of our products and services through constant innovation. We act with integrity, ensuring that our customers always receive a high level of attention and support, no matter how much they spend with us. And we believe in respect: for our customers, our stakeholders and each other – as well as for the environment and the community we are part of.

Career Opportunities

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity within a successful and growing company, and are committed to giving the best that you can, then we would like to hear from you. For more information on the opportunities currently available please click here

BiP Corporate

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