Steve Winward, operations director at Speedy Northern, said: “Speedy was runner-up for the award last year and this year’s win recognises that we have gone the extra mile to ensure truly excellent service.”

Mike Green, head of procurement at Kier, said: “This year’s judging panel had a considerable task on their hands. It’s a fantastic achievement for Speedy to be successful through such a rigorous and challenging judging process.”