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Free new resource for businesses

Published Monday 25th January 10

The Government is launching an on-line procurement course “Winning the Contract” today (25 January).

This is a FREE resource to help businesses learn about public procurement and how to bid for public sector contracts.

The course can be accessed via the Business Link webpage at:   www.businesslink.gov.uk/procurement

The course introduces businesses to the key procurement processes, including:

  • identifying the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with public bodies
  • understanding how different types of contracts are defined, advertised and dealt with
  • understanding approved supplier lists and framework agreements
  • searching for and finding public sector opportunities
  • identifying the key stages in the tendering process

It also has a useful resource section, case studies, and a hints and tips download.