Pictured: Jon Yeomans, Marketing Director, Contigo
Birmingham-based Contigo, one of the leading developers of
specialist energy trading software, has qualified for Accredit UK
certification, assuring customers of its outstanding commitment to
producing high quality products.
Accredit UK is a highly coveted mark of excellence within the
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry,
identifying businesses that deliver ICT solutions to the highest
standards.
In order to achieve the certification, Contigo had to undergo a
rigorous assessment which was completed by an accredited
independent third party assessor and explored all aspects of their
business.
Jon Yeomans, Marketing Director, Contigo, said: "Being an
ICT-based business, to have received recognition from Accredit UK
means a great deal to us, as we have put a considerable amount of
hard work and effort into positioning Contigo as one of the leaders
in our field through the quality of our enTrader suite of
products.
"Unlike many companies, that require this accreditation in order
to tender for work, we took the decision to go through the process
in order to emphasise and formalise our overall approach as a well
prepared, reliable and process driven organisation, rather than
solely for direct commercial advantage. It sets out an overall
framework within which we can actively deliver great products and
services to our customers."
"The assessment process was extremely rigorous and covered all
aspects of our company, from how we manage our employees, through
to the processes that are in place to ensure consistently high
quality performance. We were also required to prove our
commitment to continuous improvement and repeatable success
throughout the business, which for Contigo is one of the
cornerstones of our development as a market leader."
Accredit UK provides certification for companies throughout the
ICT sector and offers a database of certified companies that have
met its stringent criteria.
Vaughan Shayler, Managing Director, Accredit UK, said "By
undertaking the Accredit UK standard, Contigo have proven that
their processes, products, performance and commitment to their
personnel compares favourably with the leading businesses in their
market. They have also committed to an ongoing journey of continual
business improvement that will deliver benefits to them and their
clients, ensuring they are one of the best and most efficient
businesses to work with and for."
Contigo provides energy and commodities trading risk management
software to some of the UK's biggest energy providers, including
British Gas, E.On and Centrica, and has recently branched out into
international markets, having signed a contract to provide services
to French energy giant CNR.