Leasedrive Wins Microsoft Vendor Programme Award
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Leasedrive Group, one of the largest independent privately-owned vehicle
management groups in the UK, has been named as the winner of the Technology
Excellence Award at the Microsoft Vendor Programme UK Excellence Awards 2005.
Roddy Graham, commercial director, observed: "Since global technology brands do
not come any bigger than Microsoft, this is the highest accolade for our
fully-integrated, bespoke online Drive:Manager fleet management system! It has
to be the greatest third party endorsement for a cutting-edge system which we
always stated would set new benchmark standards for operational and customer
service quality in the industry."
Commenting on the awards, Paul Hart financial director at Microsoft UK
commented: "The investment in technology by Leasedrive has driven real value for
them and for Microsoft. The implementation of a new web site and user interface
completely transformed their ability to provide an effective car solution
offering, which is being hosted entirely on Windows Server 2003 technology. I
welcome Leasedrive's forward thinking and continued focus on technology
innovations."
The Microsoft Vendor Programme (MSVP), which was launched in the UK in 2003,
was created to make it easy for Microsoft employees to work with a
pre-qualified, select group of vendors and for vendors to work with Microsoft.
As a leading employer in the UK, Microsoft believes it has a responsibility to
treat its suppliers with respect and consideration, giving them as much
information as they need in order to have a productive working relationship. The
Awards have been established to reward those companies who have embraced this
Microsoft initiative and proved themselves as a trusted and preferred supplier.
There are five categories in the Microsoft Vendor Programme Awards:
- Value Excellence - awarded for a vendor that initiated cost savings through decreased cost or increased efficiency.
- Quality Excellence - awarded for a vendor that significantly increased quality by introducing an innovative quality improvement initiative.
- Service Excellence - awarded for a vendor that significantly increased flexibility and responsiveness.
- Technology Excellence - awarded for a vendor that successfully implemented technology that enables superior performance in supply chain operations.
- Vendor of the Year - awarded for a vendor who has demonstrated excellence in any two or more categories.
"Microsoft is proving that cost control and strong relationships with
suppliers lead to stability for both supplier and purchaser alike," continued
Hart. "It does not matter whether the supplier is a huge multi-national or a
small local agency, a good relationship will be one where there are clear
guidelines to working practice and no grey areas which may lead to false
expectations or poor delivery of goods or services."
Microsoft encourages companies to publish standard working practice information
to all to enable potential suppliers to know what they need to do in order to
work for UK plcs.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their
full potential.
The UK subsidiary established in 1982, currently employs over 1,500 people. The
main functions are service, support, and sales and marketing for our UK
customers and partners.
Microsoft's mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to
realise their full potential. Through our core business units: Windows Client,
Information Worker, Microsoft Business Solutions, Server and Tools, Mobile and
Embedded Devices, MSN and Home and Entertainment, Microsoft solutions offer the
greatest potential to serve our customers and to reach this goal.
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Leasedrive Velo is the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group in the UK and comprises two main operating divisions.
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management
Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a complete outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo offers blue chip clients a range of bespoke fleet management services. Major investments in the finest asset management system and pioneering, flexible, web-based customer service technology have resulted in Leasedrive Velo offering customers a truly world class fleet management service capability.
Leasedrive Velo Rental Management
One of the largest short-term vehicle rental management companies in the UK, with access to an almost unlimited choice of vehicles and locations throughout the country, Leasedrive Velo Rental Management offers a simple and transparent pricing policy with no hidden surcharges. For rentals of 28 days or more, it offers the Stopgap mid-term vehicle rental solution. Rates are substantially reduced compared to daily rental.
The headquarters for Leasedrive Velo is at hi-tech offices at TRL in Wokingham. Leasedrive Velo is the winner of the 2006 Fleet News Award for 'Best Contract Hire/Fleet Management Company' the 2006 GreenFleet Award for 'Leasing/Rental Company of the Year', The 2007 and 2008 Thames Valley Business Awards for 'Business Management Team of the Year' and the 2007 ITM Award for 'Independent Vehicle Management Company'.
For further press information on Leasedrive Velo, contact:
Mr Jeremy Snook
JSPR Ltd
Telephone: 01488 670002
Mobile: 07957 867139
Facsimile: 01488 670008
E-mail: jeremy.snook@jspr.co.uk
Website: www.jspr.co.uk