Partnership Initiative of the Year

At all stages of the supply chain, the industry is pioneering effective partnerships between water companies, contractors and sub-contractors. Working closely through partnerships can produce major improvements in efficiency, customer service and overall performance. Best practice will be recognised for partnerships that produce efficiency gains, safer work sites, clearer tendering and product supply, and more effective buying solutions.

Who is eligible?

This category is open to water companies and authorities, consultancies, civil and process engineering contractors and specialist sub-contractors, and will include two or more partners.

The deadline for entries is February 19, 2010.

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Criteria

To enter, complete all sections of the entry form, which addresses the following criteria:

Name the partners in this initiative, and the nature of their business

Explain how the initiative originated

Describe the initiative

Explain what steps were taken, and why

Give specific examples of how the partnership worked in relation to the initiative

Demonstrate, in a measurable way, how the partnership achieved real benefit - e.g. by exceeding stated outputs, providing key performance indicators, stakeholders' views, customer benefits etc

Give evidence, if available, of how this partnership initiative has provided a model for others to follow

Demonstrate any implications the partnership many have on wider issues in the water sector - i.e. improved working conditions etc.