'How to become a supplier' sites - a complete guide

A small idea - but quite a good one!

Many large companies have a 'how to become a supplier' webpage/site. Some even have a page devoted to increasing their supplier diversity - perfect for smaller companies. Occasionally they will list specific tenders you can apply for - that's the dream.

We keep a list of them on the go - check back regularly (a bookmark might come in handy here). Tell us about any broken links in this area. We don't want to send visitors on a wild goose chase.

Cisco

http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac50/ac142/sdbd/registration.html

Cisco have a supplier diversity programme - hurrah!

Plus there is a whole load of complicated information for more general potential and existing suppliers: http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac50/ac142/supplier/about_cisco_become_a_cisco_supplier.html

IBM

http://www-03.ibm.com/procurement/proweb.nsf/ContentDocsBytitle/United+States~How+to+become+a+supplier

Now you're talking! Be warned, it's big.

SC Johnson

http://www.scjohnson.com/en/company/supplier.aspx

They say it's a family firm - but it's definitely not jobs for the boys

Novellus

http://www.novellus.com/about/becoming_supplier/

Quite manufacturing focused...

Legal & General

http://www.legalandgeneral.com/contact-us/become-supplier.html

Very granular breakdown - exceptionally helpful

Atkins

http://www.atkinsglobal.com/about_atkins/become_a_supplier/

Simple form but big company

British Energy

http://www.british-energy.com/suppliers/

Quite 'supply chain' focused - but good for service providers too!

Home Office

http://commercial.homeoffice.gov.uk/doing-business/How-to-become-a-supplier/

They have an eProcurement system and they're not afraid to use it - be warned!

BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/howto.shtml

Fantastic breakdown of all the categories they buy in. Get stuck in.

Transport for London

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/businessandpartners/sellingtotfl/1335.aspx

Contracts are organised at two levels - above and below £125,000. Excellent

Business Link

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?site=181&topicId=5000561735

A nice registration area - easy to complete

Boeing

http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/doingbiz/esd/getstart.html

A list of 'what Boeing provides' is listed - though little of it means anything to us!

L'Oreal

http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/html/suppliers/become-supplier/

A lovely visual flow chart - and you're definitely worth it

P&G

http://www.pgsupplier.com/

A whole microsite for suppliers

Department for Transport

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/contracttenders/becomesupplier.aspx

Chevron

http://www.chevron.com/productsservices/supplierdiversity/becomingasupplier/

There is a supplier diversity programme - and they hold regular events

Eurotunnel

http://www.eurotunnel.com/ukcP3Main/ukcCorporate/ukcSuppliers/ukcWhoareyou/

A nice clear segmentation which shows they definitely buy lots of consultancy...

British Library

http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/supplying/index.html

BL is deeply hip these days

 

Regional organisations

Norfolk County Council

http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/consumption/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&ssDocName=NCC071660&ssSourceNodeId=&ssTargetNodeId=4662

Nice and clear format - but is Norfolk a bit off the beaten track?

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue

http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/about-us/policies-and-publications/becoming-a-supplier.aspx

A regional tender list - not particarly extensive but worth keeping an eye on

West Sussex County Council

http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/business/supplying-west-sussex/1-information-for-suppliers/5-becoming-a-supplier.en;jsessionid=aV6kPL4HOlg6

Clear advice on the application criteria