Rise in SMEs winning public sector tenders in Scotland
A recent report by Public Contracts Scotland shows that almost eighty per cent of public sector contracts in Scotland are awarded to SMEs. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has, in turn, credited the 2016 Procurement Reform Scotland Act with cementing the position of SMEs as key players across all public sector procurement programmes. Find out […]
It is now easier to bid for Government tenders
The recent relaunch of the Crown Commercial Service’s procurement process has demonstrated the Government’s efforts to improve UK procurement and make it easier to bid for public tenders. The new process ‘streamlines procurement’ for SME businesses that supply to public sector organisations through Crown Commercial Service (CCS) procurement frameworks. Government eliminates red tape around […]
Construction companies chosen for public sector framework valued at £2bn
Last week it was announced that construction firms from across the north of England have been chosen as public sector framework suppliers. The chosen businesses will now have access to future opportunities for developments in the North West, valued at over £2 billion. Procure North West framework Winning companies will be a part of […]
Investment into cyber security: latest news for the healthcare sector
One year after the “WannaCry” virus crippled many NHS systems, cyber threats are still “growing”. At the end of April, it was revealed that the NHS will invest £150m into cyber security defences. If you are looking for healthcare tenders in the cyber security area, find out more below. NHS prepares for future […]
Reaching the SME government tenders target by 2020
Back in 2015, the government announced that it planned to increase procurement spend with SMEs. The Cabinet Office announced that, by 2020, it wants £1 of every £3 spent on government contracts to be allocated to SME suppliers, whether directly or as part of the supply chain. Nearly three years later it has been […]
The future of healthcare contracts is digital
A recent study has predicted that by 2030* “automation, robotics and self-diagnosis” will be at the forefront of modern healthcare. If this is the case, the NHS and private hospitals across the UK will be investing heavily in IT over the next ten years, rebuilding healthcare services around the Internet of Things (IoT). We […]
The SME Guide for Winning Government Contracts
After the collapse of UK construction company Carillion many SME suppliers are asking the question: “how do I win government contracts?”. The UK Government works with thousands of private sector contracts and spends billions of pounds with them. Contractors come in all shapes in sizes – micro businesses, sole traders, SMEs and global corporate […]
The Spring Statement’s impact on the IT and Tech Sector
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, encouraged the UK public and business to “embrace the new technologies of the future”. The first ever Spring Statement will have a significant impact on the future of the UK’s IT sector. From investment into digital connectivity to T-Level training, the Government is fully onboard with technological […]
