"Our supply chain consists of hundreds of third party suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors on whom we rely to execute our projects, through the supply of goods and services. The suppliers vary in size from large corporations to individual tradesmen. The supply chain is predominantly UK-based, with some material suppliers based in Europe. One of the central function is a materials procurement team, who control a database of all Countryside’s Suppliers on behalf of the business divisions. This database consists of National and Regional companies either sourced centrally or regionally dependent upon location and market conditions. Those materials and orders are then managed by the regional business divisions. Due diligence as to their compliance with Countryside policies and the maintenance of the database is managed by the central procurement team."