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MAP connects UK companies to NATO 

MAP has connected more than 75 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with NATO to discuss opportunities to supply the organisation and explore its procurement processes.  

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a political and military alliance of countries from Europe and North America. Its members are committed to protecting each other from any threat.

As the world’s leading defence and security alliance, it buys significant amounts of goods and services.

MAP’s work to date has explored two main areas:

  • NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) - responsible for operations, life cycle management, and logistical support. In 2023, NSPA had a budget of approximately €10 billion, much of which was spent on goods and services relevant to SMEs.  

  • NATO’s Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) - handling NATO’s IT infrastructure, network services, and cybersecurity needs. In 2023, NCIA spent €800 million in these areas, offering opportunities for SMEs involved in technology and cybersecurity. 

MAP has also engaged with DIANA, NATO’s internal defence accelerator focused on emerging and disruptive technologies. Headquartered at Imperial College London, DIANA works with over 180 test centres across the NATO alliance. Of the 1,300 companies that applied to pilot challenges in 2023, 10 advanced to phase II, with four of these being from the UK. 

MAP’s work with NATO comes via its role advising Made in Britain on supply chains and international trade.  Made in Britain is a trade association with a growing membership, now of more than 2,100 UK manufacturing companies.

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities it works for.  MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders. 

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com

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MAP links SMEs with the UK’s Cabinet Office 

MAP links up more than 30 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with the Cabinet Office in the UK, to discuss government supply chains and incoming Procurement Act. 

The Cabinet Office supports the UK Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government.  It employs around 2,000 staff and holds responsibilities including: 

  • Help to ensure the effective development, coordination and implementation of government policy.

  • Support the National Security Council and the Joint Intelligence Organisation, coordinating the government’s response to crises and managing the UK’s cyber security.

  • Promote efficiency and reform across government through innovation, better procurement and project management, and by transforming the delivery of services. 

The UK public sector is a major buyer - it purchases over £300 billion of goods and services every year.  This is roughly 12% of the UK's GDP.   

The Procurement Act, supported by the Transforming Public Procurement programme, aims to improve the way public procurement is regulated in order to create a simpler and more flexible, commercial system that better meets the UK’s needs while remaining compliant with international obligations.  It also aims to open up public procurement to new entrants such as small businesses and social enterprises so that they can compete for, win and supply more public contracts. 

MAP’s work with the Cabinet Office comes via its role advising Made in Britain on supply chains.  Made in Britain is a trade association with a growing membership, now of more than 2,100 UK manufacturing companies. 

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities it works for.  MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders.  MAP is increasingly focused on, and aligned with, the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.  

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com

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UK supply: Home emergency kit

MAP curates and shares a sample list of UK manufacturers making at least one item of a home emergency kit, as defined by the UK government. MAP is proud to advise Made in Britain and support the UK manufacturing sector at large. This exercise aims to stimulate thinking and connections, amongst the companies identified, procuring authorities, and wider stakeholders.

MAP chooses a home emergency kit given MAP’s work for governments and the private sector, in the UK and internationally, on resilience and specifically conflict, disaster and emergency response.  Also, to help raise awareness of the UK government’s Prepare campaign.  

The Prepare campaign is designed to assist companies and members of the public prepare for emergencies, be more informed about hazards, and get involved in activities to support the community before, during and after an emergency.

HOME EMERGENCY KIT

Battery or wind-up torch  

Civil Defence Supply 

Clulite 

Samalite 

Night Searcher 

Portable power bank  

Portable Power Limited 

PMBL Limited  

Battery or wind-up radio 

Roberts  

Ruark 

Spare batteries  

CAB Special Batteries 

A first aid kit (or some first aid items)  

Lifesystems

Polymath Products

Halewood Chemicals 

Naiad Plastics Limited 

Electronic Temperature Instruments 

DS Medical  

Wallace Cameron International 

Hand sanitiser and wet wipes  

Solar Medical & Chemical Ltd  

HC Innovations 

Vernacare International ltd 

PDI (EMEA) LTD 

HMG Paints 

Bottled water  

Justadrop

Harrogate Spring 

Highland Spring 

Water in a box 

Non-perishable food 

Voom Nutrition 

RayGray Snacks Ltd 

Hodmedod’s 

Baxters 

Baby supplies  

Pearmine Health Ltd

Kendamil 

BORRN 

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities we work for.  MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders.

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com.

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MAP connects UK exporters with Australia

MAP collaborates with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce and UK exporters. Work during May and June 2024 includes discussions with the Chamber as well as the Department for Business and Trade’s Free Trade Agreements team, and making direct connections for circa 60 UK companies to explore new export opportunities and overcome market access barriers.

The Chamber’s operations include facilitating trade and collaboration between Australia and the UK, together with fostering growth and innovation of individual companies.

Australia shares a common language and culture with the UK, along with a Free Trade Agreement signed last year, making it easier for UK companies to do business there.

In 2023, UK exports to Australia amounted to £14.6 billion, making it the 15th largest UK export market. This represented 1.7% of the total UK exports during that period. 

MAP’s works closely with a range of partners and stakeholders around the world, including via its role advising Made in Britain on international trade and supply chains.  Made in Britain is a trade association with a growing membership, now of 2,100 UK manufacturing companies. 

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities it works for. MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders.  MAP is increasingly focused on, and aligned with, the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. 

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com.

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MAP supports UK exporters in Europe

MAP collaborates with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Europe and UK exporters. Work during April and May 2024 includes discussions with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Europe, Chris Barton CMG, and making direct connections for circa 30 UK companies to explore new export opportunities and overcome market access barriers.

DBT’s responsibilities include: supporting and promoting British businesses to grow and export; opening up new markets for businesses by removing barriers; and, promoting free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains. 

The Department has a team of over 300 staff in 34 European countries, including leading export markets for the UK, such as Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Norway and Poland. 

In 2022, the UK exported £340 billion of goods and services to the EU (42% of total UK exports). The UK imported £432 billion from the EU (48% of total UK imports). The UK had a trade deficit of £92 billion with the EU compared to a £5 billion surplus with non-EU countries. 

MAP’s works closely with the Department for Business and Trade, including via its role advising Made in Britain on international trade and supply chains.  Made in Britain is a trade association with a growing membership, now of more than 2,000 UK manufacturing companies. 

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities it works for.  MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders.  MAP is increasingly focused on, and aligned with, the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. 

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com.

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