“We don’t see this as a client/supplier relationship; it’s a business partnership and one we’re pleased to be involved with.” These are the words of Robin Gumbrell, Business Development Manager at English Landscapes, based at Yattendon near Thatcham in Berkshire.

 “T H White understands, and is an integral part of, our business. When we work with local authorities we position ourselves as partners in their grounds care operations and we take this model out into our supply chain. When we tender for new business, TH White are included right throughout the process.

“They have embraced this and we have developed a mutually beneficial relationship that has grown over the past five years. We have £ multi-million contracts across the UK and support is vital. TH White are large enough to support us, nationally as well as locally. A recent example was a contract worth several £ million, which we won in the northwest of England, and required £750,000 of new equipment, delivered in just 3 weeks.

 “They pulled out the stops, got the majority of the equipment there on time and loaned us other equipment to cover any gaps. It was an outstanding effort, but only achievable because of the excellent communication between both organisations.”