MAP collaborates with the UK’s National Health Service
MAP collaborates with NHS Supply Chain, the procurement delivery partner for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). This work includes making connections with 60+ UK small and medium size companies (SMEs) to explore new supply chain relationships.
NHS Supply Chain plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by managing the sourcing, delivery, and supply of a vast range of products. It handles over 8 million orders annually, distributing more than 28 million lines of picked goods from over 900 suppliers to more than 17,400 locations throughout England and Wales.
The organisation is instrumental in government procurement, operating under the ownership of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care since April 2019. It embodies the UK government’s commitment to efficiency and sustainability in public sector procurement and supports the government’s efforts to boost supply chain resilience, safeguarding the continuity of critical healthcare services.
NHS Supply Chain has a strong focus on supporting SMEs, driving carbon reduction, and advancing sustainability initiatives. By doing so, it aligns with broader national goals, such as the UK’s ambition to become the world’s first carbon net-zero national health system by 2045.
MAP’s work with NHS Supply Chain 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 2,000 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.
MAP connects Ministry of Defence supply chain partner with UK SMEs
MAP connects Leidos, a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) procurement partner, with 50+ UK small and medium size companies (SMEs) to explore new supply chain relationships.
Leidos is a leading partner to the UK government and the Scottish government. Leidos employs 1,200 people across the UK supporting technology and business process transformation programmes for clients such as the Home Office, the Metropolitan Police Service and NATS, as well as the MoD.
The MoD contract sees Leidos manage a flagship £6.5 billion Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation Programme, implementing technological advancements for one of the world’s foremost military operations.
Leidos’s supply chain priorities include support of SMEs, carbon reduction and sustainability.
MAP’s work with Leidos 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 2,000 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.
MAP supports UK exporters’ expansion in the USA and Canada
MAP connects over 260 UK companies with lead representatives of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to explore new export opportunities in the United States and Canada.
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 nine offices in the USA (Washington, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco) and five in Canada (Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver).
The USA and Canada rank among the top export markets for UK companies.
The US is the UK’s largest export market for goods and services and the world’s largest economy. It offers substantial potential for UK exporters. Total UK exports to the USA for the four quarters to end Q3 2023 totalled £193.1 billion.
Canada is the UK’s 12th largest export market. Total UK exports to Canada for the four quarters to end Q3 2023 totalled £16.4 billion.
MAP’s works closely with the Department for Business and Trade comes, 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 1,900 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.
MAP strengthens Babcock’s ties with UK manufacturers
MAP connects Babcock, a leading international provider of critical and complex engineering services, with 40 UK small and medium sized enterprise (SME) manufacturers to explore new supply chain relationships.
Babcock is a prominent partner to the UK government, playing a vital role in national defence, saving lives, and protecting communities. Headquartered in the UK, Babcock supports technology and business process transformation programs for clients such as the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Their government contracts highlight the importance of SME involvement, including for the Type 31 Frigate programme at their Rosyth facility.
Babcock procures around £2.6 billion of goods and services each year. In 2022, Babcock contributed £3.3 billion to the UK's GDP, paid £770 million in taxes, and supported nearly 57,000 jobs across the country.
Babcock’s four main sectors of operation are:
Marine
Land-Aviation
Mission Systems
Nuclear (Civil and Naval)
MAP’s work with Babcock 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 1,900 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.
MAP fosters new pathways to China for UK exporters
MAP collaborates with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in China and UK exporters. Work between April and June 2022 includes discussions with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for China, John Edwards, and making direct connections for 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.
Since China initiated its economic reforms in 1978, the country has experienced an average annual GDP growth of nearly 10%, lifting more than 800 million people (total population of 1.4 billion) out of poverty. China's GDP growth was 8.1% in 2021. By 2030, China and Hong Kong are expected to host 33% of the world’s middle-class consumers.
In 2021, UK exports to China totalled £27 billion, marking a 3% increase from 2020. China is now the UK’s third-largest trading partner, accounting for 7.3% of the UK's total trade.
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 1,800 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.