Closed tender

EVENT: How to apply for Public Sector Contracts as a small business

Details

Published
6 February 2025
Submission
27 February 2025

Tender description

A supply chain is a network of businesses and individuals involved in delivering a product or service, from raw materials to finished goods, and often involves complex procurement processes. Entering new supply chains presents a significant growth opportunity for a wide range of businesses. In addition to offering a new stream for business development, operating in new supply chains can greatly enhance a business's growth potential and stability. By diversifying focus and expanding income streams into new sectors, businesses can unlock exciting opportunities. Often, entering these supply chains involves navigating procurement processes and responding to tenders, while also knowing which opportunities best suit your business. This workshop is designed to help you identify and overcome these challenges, breaking down the barriers to successfully engaging with new supply chains. Workshop Takeaways: • Have a clear understanding of the types of opportunities available • Create a draft strategic plan for tendering • Identify new opportunities for diversifying revenue streams • Understand how to navigate procurement processes and the language used • Have a process for deciding which tenders to go for • Develop a plan for ensuring you are “Tender Ready” • Understand and appreciate what is in a Carbon-reduction Plan and delve into the importance of Social Value and how best to identify and present your business contribution Date and Time: Thursday, February 27 · 9am - 1pm Location: Werk Solutions, 162 Birkenhead Road Wallasey CH44 7JN For Event Details and Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-apply-for-public-sector-contracts-as-a-small-business-tickets-1106316866529?aff=oddtdtcreator Keywords: Procurement, Bidding for Public Sector Contracts, Public Sector Contracts, Small Business Event

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published6 February 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date27 February 2025

About the buyer

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority that publishes its tenders and procurement procedures on The Chest e-tendering portal. Suppliers register on The Chest for email alerts about contracts that are about to be tendered. A register of the council's current contracts is published through ProContract. Larger planned procurements are listed in a pipeline on Find a Tender. Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers also register their core business details once on the Central Digital Platform. Existing suppliers track invoices and purchase orders through a separate supplier portal.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, construction work and IT services.

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