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The UK government posts thousands of contract opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses every year. Supplying to the public sector can be highly profitable – not only are services and solutions constantly required, but the government has specific initiatives in place to help SMEs win business and thrive.
The central government aims to spend £1 in every £3 on supporting SMEs in its procurement activities. This initiative has been implemented to help boost the economy and represents a massive opportunity for small businesses looking to grow.
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Contracting authorities have been consistently helping SMEs win more business through various initiatives. For example, significant changes were made to the Prompt Payment Code to enforce 30-day payment terms for all buyers, suppliers and subcontractors within the supply chain.
As a result, recent data shows that 80% of suppliers are now paid within five days.
In addition to fast payment, the government has removed the need for pre-selection questionnaires for low-value contracts, saving SMEs valuable time and resources when bidding.
So, public sector contracts are becoming quicker to apply for and quicker to get paid for; but where do you start on your journey to bidding for and winning government tenders?
Let’s look at the government’s public sector procurement contract search tools and why Supply2Gov’s tender alerts service is the ultimate one-stop for winning government contracts today.
Find ContractsIf you’re new to procurement and have never won a government tender before, the process of discovering relevant contract opportunities and winning tenders can seem daunting. Many search tools exist – including the UK government’s Contracts Finder and Find a Tender.
However, using these tools can be difficult; and, at times, the features they offer can be limited. At Supply2Gov, we’ve solved many of these limitations, saving you considerable time by doing the heavy lifting for you. With the Supply2Gov Contracts Finder, you can create custom tender alerts, delivered to you daily.
The table below shows just how our own tool and database compare to other public sector alternatives.
| Features | Contracts Finder | Find a Tender | Supply2Gov Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access on All Devices | |||
| Opportunity Search | |||
| Tender Alerts | |||
| Market Reports | |||
| Tender Ready Toolkit |
This information can be a lot to take on board, but with the proper guidance from Supply2Gov, it will be less of a challenge and more of an opportunity for business growth. Our tender alert service gives you everything you need to grow, all in one place.
Instant access to the expanded tender alerts coverage that you have chosen.
Flexible packages and payment options mean you can move from single-country alerts to UK-wide ones or move from monthly payments to annual at your chosen time.
Access to the UK and Republic of Ireland’s largest database of public sector contract notices and awards (meaning that we publish more information than the national government portals).
First, look at all new content when it is published, including market reports from our parent company, BiP.
Exclusive access to our on-demand customer webinar programme.
Access to the benefits and discounts in our Business Growth Programme (annual subs only).
Whether you are beginning your tendering journey, or just looking to work on your skills before your next public sector contract bid, we’ve got a number of resources to support you every step of the way. Unlike the government Contracts Finder and Find a Tender services, Supply2Gov utilises the UK and Republic of Ireland’s largest database of public sector contract opportunities – letting us pool data from over 3,000 sources.
Our Business Intelligence Research Team undertakes in-depth research to publish more public sector procurement opportunities than even the government’s own national contracts services! Supply2Gov understands that every penny counts to micro businesses and SMEs; and, unlike other tender alerts providers, our subscriptions can be paid either monthly, every six months or annually – giving your business total control of its payment plan.
To help get you started, we’ve created an exclusive Tender Ready Toolkit, filled with useful eGuides and checklists to help you get to grips with your new tender alert service. If you would like to tap into all relevant public and private sector tender opportunities in the UK and/or the Republic of Ireland, register for free today.
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Take out one of our country plans and you can add another country for 30% discount, add 2 more for 35%, add 3 for 40% or add 4 for 45%!
Take out one of our country plans and you can add another country for 30% discount, add 2 more for 35%, add 3 for 40% or add 4 for 45%!