There are many tenders relating to the construction industry. This can include projects for design build, infrastructure and ongoing repair and maintenance. Within the UK, public sector buyers are limited by certain regulations when it comes to issuing and awarding contracts. If the contract is over a fixed amount, a tender process must be followed …
Billions of pounds is spent each year by the NHS in procuring goods, services and from suppliers across the UK and beyond. This provides large opportunities for businesses to acquire NHS contracts, which are often profitable and offer long-term income. The NHS is faced with large scale challenges, such as budget cuts to a global …
What is a mini-competition in procurement? A further competition, previously known as a mini-competition, is a procurement process in which awarded suppliers on a framework produce a tender that outlines how they can meet the customers needs. A mini competition is basically a competition needed to secure a place on a call off contract. A …
A winning bid response is in the planning. Analysing the tender request should be among the first steps that is taken when preparing a response. All public tender requests, often referred to as invitations to offer (ITOs), requests for tender (RFTs) or requests for proposal (RFPs), have common elements such as: Outline of the job’s …
The Public and Private Sector There are many different types of tendering procedures across the UK procurement landscape. In the public sector, within the UK, the most commonly used procedure is the two-stage tendering process. The public sector is heavily regulated and must comply with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The private sector, although it …
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The UK public sector spends an estimated £242 billion per year on procurement – that is, hiring goods and services from contractors. In these 7 simple steps, we’ll outline how you can win these lucrative contracts.
