Information about or relating to the creation and submission of tender proposals.
The Digital, Data and Technology Playbook
The UK government is striving for technological excellence, and has introduced new guidance for the procurement of goods and services.
EU Public Procurement Thresholds
Details of current EU Public Procurement Thresholds for different types of goods, works and services.
UK Public Procurement Thresholds
Details of current UK Public Procurement Thresholds for different types of goods, works and services. Thresholds in effect from 1 January 2022.
What is a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request?
Freedom of Information Requests (FOI) can be really useful for conducting market research – when used correctly. Find out more with Tenders Direct.
What is a Carbon Reduction Plan, and do I need one?
Suppliers bidding for major government contracts may have to demonstrate their commitment to achieving ‘Net Zero’ by including a Carbon Reduction Plan within their bids.
How does the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) affect suppliers?
A greater focus is being put on how public spending can better support economic growth, Covid-19 recovery and net zero carbon emissions. We recommend suppliers familiarise themselves with these priorities to support future bids.
The Sourcing and Consultancy Playbooks
The UK Government has published guidance for how contracting authorities should manage relationships with suppliers. We recommend suppliers familiarise themselves with the guidance referenced, and use it to support future bids.
The Construction Playbook
The UK Government is aiming to deliver ‘better, faster and greener’ projects, and has published new guidance through The Construction Playbook to achieve this.
What is Find a Tender?
Do you know what the Find a Tender service is, or the role it plays within public procurement? In this post, we clarify what this service is, and how it affects your tender searches.
Improved public sector opportunities for SMEs
Public sector buyers are being encouraged to reserve low value tenders for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) – making more opportunities available to them, and increasing their chances of securing work with the public sector.
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