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
Portable power bank
Battery or wind-up radio
Spare batteries
A first aid kit (or some first aid items)
Electronic Temperature Instruments
Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Bottled water
Non-perishable food
Baby supplies
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.
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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.
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.
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.