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- Can New SMEs Win Public Sector Contracts?
Find out how to compete for public sector opportunities and contracts as a new SME including helpful tips to get you started! - Can non-UK companies bid for UK government and public sector contracts?
Read this to find out whether non-UK companies can bid for UK government and public sector contracts… - Can you use AI to help you with bids and tenders?
Some thoughts about how you you can effectively use AI to help you improve your bid performance and words of caution about the limitations of AI - 3 top tips to improve your next bid
Tips for improving your next public sector bid including not leaving it to the last minute… - National Procurement Policy Statement – how can you align and improve your bids?
What does the NPPS mean for you? If you are an SME looking to secure public sector contracts then this document can usefully guide reflection on what you can do to… - Carbon Reduction Plans – what you need to know
If you plan to bid for public sector contracts, you’ll need to become quickly familiar with Carbon Reduction Plans (if you’re not already). Chances are, you’ll already be familiar with these… - What’s the difference between a good bid and a great bid?
One big difference between a good or average bid and a great bid is showing you’ve thought about how to help the commissioning Authority meet their goals (long and short term)… - New to bidding? Don’t overlook the eligibility criteria
When bidding for public sector contracts in the UK, such as those tendered by the NHS, Local Authorities and Government departments including MoJ and the Home Office, it’s tempting to dive… - Social value is a big deal
Social value usually accounts for 10% of the tender evaluation criteria. Therefore – you must take it seriously if you are to be successful in your bids. Central government departments are…