LSC is more than a supply chain management and procurement platform for tier one contractors; it’s also completely free for subcontractors, opening up opportunities all over the UK to connect with the right people, at the right time for the benefit of the built environment.
How does it work?
It’s a very simple process if you’re a subcontractor.
- Register your business on the LSC platform for FREE.
- Create a profile to promote your services, viewable by all contractors and clients as well as shareable to external organisations you’d like to work with.
- Upload relevant business documentation and certificates (including SSIP or PAS91, ISO9001 or Working at Heights).
- Boost your profile by including insurance documents, financials, work locations/offices and key contacts to share with buyers on LSC.
Buyers are waiting…
These include organisations such as GF Tomlinson, Morgan Sindall, Sanctuary Housing, Henry Boot, Fortem Solutions, Lindum, Brymor, Manchester & Cheshire Construction, as well as all those contractors who are a part of the SCF Construct Framework – Willmott Dixon, BAM, Galliford Try, Kier, Wates, MIDAS, Mace, Sir Robert McAlpine & ISG.
With so many of the UK’s largest construction companies using LSC to source, manage and engage suppliers, send expressions of interest (EOI), tenders and make awards through the system, it is hardly surprising that this collaboration is having a snowball effect throughout the construction sector.
Why now?
The landscape is changing – and at LSC, we are committed to opening up opportunities across the built environment, harnessing the power of technology to promote collaboration and successful partnerships.
We know how difficult it can be to engage with some of the UK’s largest contractors. Being registered on the platform, with lots of information readily available and easily accessible on your profile, can play a huge part in overcoming these barriers. Find out just how beneficial it can be to join LSC by requesting a free demo.
According to recent UK statistics, the construction sector saw a value of new work increase by 4.2% in 2023, reaching a record high of £139 billion. The last 12 months have seen an average of over £3m a day awarded in the platform and over £3bn of projects and procurements issued to subcontractors. The more subcontractors registered on the platform, together with main contractors and clients, the greater the opportunity for all involved and the better the outcome for the sector as a whole.
What’s more, we expect to see in excess of £6bn of opportunity posted through LSC in the next 12 months and are therefore encouraging and actively working with contractors of all sizes to help get their profiles up to date, with maximum visibility to the buyers who currently use LSC on a regular basis.
Next steps…
Whether you’re a supplier and are new to LSC, or would just like a bit of guidance on how to make the most of the platform, contact our friendly support team today on 0800 197 6958.
If you are a main contractor and are looking to win more tenders, align with public sector needs and requirements (see our blog on the Procurement Act for the latest updates) while at the same time streamlining your internal processes and gaining maximum scores on social value within tenders, simply ask our team for a high-level demonstration of how the platform can boost your business.
The construction industry thrives on efficiency, reliability and cost control – all of which are heavily influenced by the strength and resilience of the supply chain, its relationships and the ability to save time, cut costs and act with integrity towards our collective responsibility concerning the environment. That’s our priority, and that’s why we continue to develop and evolve our market-leading platform. Join us today and help us collaborate for the greater good.