Concept is an established property maintenance and refurbishment provider, working with clients across the private and public sectors. Our expertise has seen us work across the defence, education, healthcare, utilities and industrial and social housing sectors. As a growing operation, we’re always looking for opportunities to grow our supply chain and add more subcontractors to our diverse and highly skilled network.
Covering a broad range of skilled trades, our talented pool of national subcontractors play a fundamental role in delivering and maintaining the uncompromisingly high-levels of service that we are known for. As well as larger businesses, we are also looking to partner with individual tradespeople.
If that sounds like you, register your interest to find out more about partnering with Concept and joining the wider Axis CLC group network.
Launch your career with Concept
Our easy to use supply chain platform gives you the opportunity to promote your services to our wider Axis CLC group audience. Once you’ve signed up, the platform gives you access to your own profile, showcasing your skills and experience as well as your location, giving you visibility of a wide variety of projects suited to your individual expertise.
Reasons to Register
Our Values
Fast & easy registration
Our partner registration system is simple and easy to use, enabling you access to contract opportunities at the click of a button.
Promote what you do
When working in partnership with Concept, you will have the opportunity to promote your services to the wider community and Concept audience.
Connect to budget holders
You will be put forward to our Budget Holding Contract Management Team, who will pair your professional portfolio with our opportunities.
Grow your business
By working in partnership, we can help businesses to grow. Find contract opportunities, gain recommendations and network with contract groups.
Access to apprentices
Concept invest in training people to a high level. Your business can benefit from access to our apprentices as well as a bigger pool of skilled labour.
Training & Mentoring
We believe your growth becomes our growth and we are committed to providing training and mentoring for partners as well as employees.
Easy digital processes
We believe your growth becomes our growth and we are committed to providing training and mentoring for partners as well as employees.
Prompt payment
We believe that prompt payment for contractor work is absolutely essential and ensure that our partners are paid correctly and on time.
Join our growing business
We invest over £100m annually with our supply chain because we believe in the development of our partners and deliver quality work for our clients
Countries & Boroughs
43
Trade Types
20
Annual Jobs
300,000
Registration is quick and easy
Once approved you’ll be visible to our budget holding contract management team, who work with registered and approved companies.
Subcontractors FAQs
When applying to be a Concept subcontractor or supplier, who sees my data and how is it being used?
Your company’s information will be accessible to Concept staff who have been granted permission to use the supply chain portal in their roles. Prior to approval, your details will be assessed by relevant internal departments such as Finance, Health and Safety, Sustainability and others to verify that all required information has been provided.
Following approval, our Contract Managers will utilise the directory to identify companies suitable for delivering work aligned with specific project requirements. Your company information will not be visible to or distributed to any external organisation. Concept’s commercial team will also reference your information and the terms you’ve agreed to, ensuring work has been completed to the required standard.
What are the benefits of applying to be a Concept subcontractor?
After registering as a Concept subcontractor, you and your company become searchable and accessible via Concept’s approved supply chain directory. Through this platform, you’ll be able to promote your services and expertise alongside your relevant certifications and licenses, which are crucial for undertaking work on Concept’s behalf.
You can also modify your profile whenever needed with updated or additional documentation and notify us of any new products or services your company can deliver.
Concept Contract Managers are actively encouraged to provide ratings and feedback on subcontractor performance. Outstanding work and positive feedback will help you distinguish yourself when marketing your services to Concept Budget Holding employees.
Can I still apply to be a Concept subcontractor if I don’t have the right level of insurance or safety documents?
Simply because you or your business haven’t secured all of the documentation listed in the requirements, this doesn’t prevent you from applying to be a Concept subcontractor. We maintain a robust supply chain to ensure we deliver only the highest quality of service to our clients, so an additional assessment is required before we can confirm the next steps.
If you have outstanding documentation you’re unable to supply, or have queries before or during the online application process, please email us. You’ll need to provide some information about the services you or your company offers so we can evaluate your application.
What are your payment terms?
We value our partners and recognise the importance of ensuring all of our subcontractors are compensated correctly and punctually. All suppliers receive payment on a 30-day term from the invoice date. Subcontractors can select from the following payment options:
- 30 days with 2.5% Early Payment Discount
- 14 days with 5% Early Payment Discount
Some of Concept’s divisions and contracts may have different terms, but these would be agreed before work commences.
Which accreditations and verifications do I need to become a subcontractor?
All of our subcontractors must submit CIS verification for all company partners and provide evidence of any assessments or accreditations that the business has achieved (CHAS, Safe Contractor, Exor etc.).
Businesses must also submit their Health and Safety Policy, along with details about who is accountable for Health and Safety. Risk assessments are also necessary during the application process.
For services involving any element of gas, electrics, asbestos or scaffolding, businesses must also demonstrate the relevant trades and confirm the credentials to deliver them. Businesses offering these services must also ensure their operatives hold the valid qualifications for their respective trade. These are specified for Gas (Gas Safe), Electric (NICEIC) or Scaffold (CISRS).
All businesses seeking to subcontract for Concept must also ensure that any operative or subcontractors working on Concept’s behalf have undergone DBS checks. Anyone conducting onsite work on behalf of Concept must also hold a valid CSCS card that is carried at all times when working with us.
We also request that all businesses joining our subcontractor network support our Training Levy, where 2% is deducted from all payments. This fund contributes to training and apprenticeship programmes which are instrumental in our efforts to address the labour shortage.
You’ll be required to upload documents relevant to the trade or service your company offers to complete your application. Common documents needed include:
- Company registration and VAT certificate
- Proof of residence
- Insurance certificates
- Safety documents
- Trade accreditations
What sort of businesses can become subcontractors?
Our subcontractors are integral in delivering the wide range of services that we offer to our public and private sector clients. We engage a variety of Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partners who specialise in various trades and services, some of which include:
- Asbestos Specialists
- Carpenters and Joiners
- Damp Proofing and Timber Treatment Services
- Facia, Soffit and Guttering Services
- Gas (Domestic and Commercial) Technicians
- Floor Fitters
- Metalwork & Cladding Operatives
- Decorators
- Pest Control
- Strip-out and Demolition Services
- Tilers
Where can I find out about the latest subcontractor opportunities?
If you are interested in discovering our latest subcontractor opportunities, we recommend that you register your business via our subcontractor portal. Here you will be able to learn about the latest Concept news and upcoming projects.
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