Buying from a smaller company gives the NHS better prices and higher service levels

Diane and her team at Hull based Countrywise Water Coolers are celebrating two big gulps of good news that are helping to put this locally based company out in front of its nationwide competition.

First the company has just heard that Countrywise has been selected, along with a 12 other companies to supply the NHS with plumbed-in and bottled water coolers. “This is a fantastic win for us” says Diane, Managing Director of Countrywise Water Coolers “especially as it was achieved in the face of fierce competition from much larger water cooler companies”.

The tender was not only awarded to companies that offered the NHS an economic advantage but also took into account the quality of the equipment, the service, including the health and hygiene procedures, and the use of environmentally friendly, sustainable products. “We already supply councils in the north but this opportunity to supply the health and other public sector enterprises with both bottled and plumbed-in water coolers is a real feather in the cap of everyone at Countrywise” Diane added.

The second piece of good news that has put a big smile on the faces of everyone at Countrywise came from the British Water Cooler Association who awarded them a 'green light' in their latest bottled and plumbed water cooler company audit. “Very few companies achieve such a high result” a delighted Diane commented. “This proves that our emphasis on the quality of our working methods is really paying off and that water from our coolers is keeping thousands of people hydrated, happy and healthy”.

So what’s next for the team at Countrywise? Well Diane is at the forefront of a drive to get more people drinking water. “There is more and more evidence that good hydration helps children with concentration at school as well keeping people at work and the elderly on top form”, enthuses Diane "and I see Countrywise Water Coolers helping to spread the habit."

Become a customer and see what we will do to support your next charity event!

Countrywise Water Coolers love to support our customers in their charity endeavours. We believe in supporting local charities, to help local people.

May 2010:

• Helped hydrate the volunteers in their charity walk for Help for Heroes, organised by the University of York
• Helping to hydrate the Humberside Fire and Rescue charity event on 22nd May at Hull University, linked to the Hull and East Yorkshire World Cup Football Challenge

June 2010:

Countrywise are supporting the The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign in their fund raising event, ‘That Glorious Noise’, which is a series of classical music events in 4 different prestigious locations with artists such as Russell Watson, Faryl Smith and Camilla Kerslake.

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign works through out the country on regional projects which specifically help people with in that area. The heart and soul of the charity lies within the families that they support. Muscle disease can strike out of the blue to people of any age and any race. This disease, which causes the muscles to slowly waste can gradually rob people of their mobility and at present there is no cure. Please see a link to The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign promotional video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7onvqziAyI&feature=related.

Countrywise is providing watery refreshment for St Leonard's Hospice for their Midnight Walk on 19th June, enabling the walkers to go 6.5 miles around York without getting thirsty!

July 2010:

The Sue Ryder Care charity team performed a Yorkshire Wolds Challenge Walk on 3rd July. Countrywise providing plenty of luscious water for their walkers.

A team of five staff from ABP (Hull and Goole) walked 24 peaks on 17th and 18th July in support of Seafarers UK, who give grants to organisiation sthat help serving or ex-serving seafarers. Countrywise were able to keep them well watered throughout their endeavours.

Supporters of the Daisy Appeal held their fantastic annual Classics in the Park concert at Brantingham Park on 10th July. A great evening was had by all and Countrywise were yet again able to supply water coolers and mineral water for the backstage and performing staff.

Stand at Hull Chamber Expo 2010

Countrywise will be taking a stand at the Hull Chamber Expo at the Gemtec Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday 8th and 9th June, to spread the good word about water out into Hull. It is a great opportunity to meet potential new customers, but especially to meet up with existing loyal customers.