Budget 2016 Review
The UK Budget 2016 saw a continuation of the Conservative Government’s commitment to austerity, with a further £3.5bn of efficiencies forecast to be made by 2020. However the Chancellor also outlined measures to boost business growth; here BiP Solutions reporter Julie Shennan examines their implications. Justifying the Budget cuts, Chancellor George Osborne explained that the […]
Ethical recruitment in the supply chain: Nick Bowles
With the UK adoption of the EU Public Contract Regulations (in February 2015) more focus has been put on ethical recruitment. Now public sector buyers can request employee checks not only of the bidding company’s employees, but also those of its supply chain (at the pre-tender stage). Here the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) […]
Scottish Government puts fair procurement at heart of policy
The Scottish Government has announced that fair and sustainable procurement is at the heart of their policies to improve Scotland and boost economic recovery. Speaking at the Scottish Government’s 11th National Procurement Conference as part of Procurex Scotland Live 2015, Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities said that procurement is a key […]
Could hiring an apprentice help you win more business?
The UK Government has announced further details around its plans to create 3 million new apprentices by 2020. With apprenticeships becoming a major priority, this Tracker blog looks at whether making apprentices a focus of your business strategy could help you win with the Government. The apprenticeship drive During the Summer Budget, the Chancellor introduced […]
How to Write a Tender Response that Really Wins
We can help you write tenders as part of our packages, start today. Win Tenders Today You’ve found a great opportunity for your business. You’ve got a product or service that can really deliver what the buyer needs. Everything is falling into place. But you still need to write a tender response before you win […]
Quick Guide: What is The OJEU?
Continuing our series of blogs on understanding public procurement, we’re covering one of the most important aspects of the procurement process – OJEU tenders. If you are looking for OJEU procurement opportunities, read on to find out more about the OJEU including what it is and what aspects of it affect your business. What does […]
17 Point Tender Preparation Checklist: How To Tender for Contracts & Win More Business
Submitting a tender can be incredibly daunting — but if you win that tender, the hard work pays off and your business will really see the benefit. With a tender preparation checklist, the process of preparing all of the necessary documentation, writing a winning tender response, and submitting your bid response, is simplified. Tracker’s official […]