We're in business...
If you are a business, social enterprise or community and voluntary organisation based in South East Northumberland and would like to increase your sales and profits by doing business with the public sector please click below:
Why do business with the Public Sector?
Working with the public sector; local authorities, schools, colleges, the health service, etc. could be good for your business |
Jargon buster
Struggling to understand all the jargon and acronyms, our jargon buster will help you to spot the difference between a PQQ and an ITT – asap! |
The perfect pre-qualification questionnaire
Known as a PQQ, completing and submitting this form is like doing a job application, it enables buyers to shortlist only those most suitable to put in a tender |
Intelligent invitations to tender
Known as an ITT, if successful at the pre-qualification stage, you’ll be invited to submit a more contract-specific document which will ask for detail on cost and timescales |
Winning tips
our winning tips could help you gain that competitive edge and win that contact! |
Tools for the job
this section offers sample policies and information that you could use to help you become “procurement-ready” |
Dealing with the public sector
developing relationships to buyers in the public sector is vital and understanding how they are constrained by the law and the processes they use will give you a helpful insight. |
Registration with the right web sites
Most public sector purchasing over £50K involves electronic processes. By registering with the right web sites you can be alerted by email to appropriate contracts and save your valuable time! |
TenderTap
this Go-Wansbeck electronic system offers a wealth of opportunities to businesses, social enterprises and third sector groups across South East Northumberland |
Opportunities Publisher
still in development but in time it will open up the quotation opportunities market to smaller businesses. |
Business to Business
developing a local supply chain can make our area wealthier and more economically resilient – click here to find out how. |
Events and workshops
what’s going on to help you win great business! |
Case studies
Success stories from local businesses who have worked with the Procurement Centre |
Frequently Asked Questions
have you got a question? If it isn’t answered here then please contact us. |
