BACKGROUND
Fellow NEAA members, both based in Sunderland, collaborate and enjoy success in the automotive sector.
During attendance at the NEAA Virtual Meet the Buyer event in February 2021, Compliant were delighted to secure a 1-2-1 meeting with fellow Sunderland-based business, Speedings Ltd. Compliant deliver UKAS Accredited ISO Certification and can provide organisations with an ISO integrated management system. At the time, Speedings, who have manufactured protective equipment for professionals since 1827, were reviewing their health and safety provision.
APPROACH
Following the successful meeting, Compliant were awarded a contract to provide Speedings with assistance in relation to their health and safety provision, which included carrying out monthly audits and maintaining their compliance.
This successful relationship has now led to Compliant being requested to manage Speedings’ UKAS ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Compliant will work with the company to remodel their current system and ensure this is embedded within their organisation, ensuring all employees embrace and work to the standard.
OUTCOME
- Compliant was given the opportunity to demonstrate their capability at a virtual event by utilising their NEAA membership effectively.
- Compliant was awarded work with Speedings after a successful introduction via an NEAA event.
- Through building strong client relationships, Compliant has been awarded further work with Speedings to manage their UKAS ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Maximising membership of the NEAA has proved valueable for both Compliant and Speedings.

“We are delighted to be working with such a progressive and growing company in the North East and look forward to building further on our relationship in the coming months. Our Sales & Marketing Manager, Nicola Halse, regularly attends NEAA events and has built up a fantastic relationship with the team and fellow members. The Meet the Buyer online event was a great opportunity for us to discuss our services to businesses looking to grow. We’ve been impressed with how the NEAA team have continued with their services to members during the Covid restrictions and our contract win has proven how successful this has been.”
Mark Henderson, Director
Compliant

“Compliant are a pleasure to work with. Having met with Nicola at an NEAA event, we could see that the company was able to support our health and safety provision. After completing some initial work, which we were happy with, Compliant have taken on a bigger workscope with us and now manage our ISO quality management system.”
Rob Hammal, Director
Speedings Ltd