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Sainsbury fails to deliver work
00:00 11 Aug 1999
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by Kathy Watson
Supermarket giant Sainsbury is continuing to attract flak for failing to deliver work to subcontractors who shelled out £149 on its partnering workshops, following CJ's story last week.
In the latest salvo, a subcontractor, who prefers to remain anonymous, complained this week that rivals who had not attended the workshops were being given preference for work.
Alan Saunders, Sainsbury construction resources manager, admitted that some of their preferred suppliers had not yet attended the workshops but would be doing so in the next tranche. He added: "We have organised our workload to ensure that the people on our list get continuity of work. If they do not get it this time they will the next time."
He also defended the £120,000 thus far raised from the workshops, claiming the money is used for three facilitators which attend each session plus an operative to prepare the new ID card. The cost of equipment for the new card cost £30,000, he said.
He denied Sainsbury still had a reputation for treating whistle-blowers harshly. "We no longer wield the big stick over companies. That is what the last 3-4 years has been about. If people are having difficulties they should come and talk to me, especially if they feel they are not getting the work."
l If you are facing problems with your partnering deals, CJ would like to hear from you. You can call, fax or e-mail. All information will be treated confidentially but we would appreciate a contact number so that we can verify details.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury is continuing to attract flak for failing to deliver work to subcontractors who shelled out £149 on its partnering workshops, following CJ's story last week.
In the latest salvo, a subcontractor, who prefers to remain anonymous, complained this week that rivals who had not attended the workshops were being given preference for work.
Alan Saunders, Sainsbury construction resources manager, admitted that some of their preferred suppliers had not yet attended the workshops but would be doing so in the next tranche. He added: "We have organised our workload to ensure that the people on our list get continuity of work. If they do not get it this time they will the next time."
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He also defended the £120,000 thus far raised from the workshops, claiming the money is used for three facilitators which attend each session plus an operative to prepare the new ID card. The cost of equipment for the new card cost £30,000, he said.
He denied Sainsbury still had a reputation for treating whistle-blowers harshly. "We no longer wield the big stick over companies. That is what the last 3-4 years has been about. If people are having difficulties they should come and talk to me, especially if they feel they are not getting the work."
l If you are facing problems with your partnering deals, CJ would like to hear from you. You can call, fax or e-mail. All information will be treated confidentially but we would appreciate a contact number so that we can verify details.
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