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FAQs

 

What is the public sector?

The public sector employs more than 25% of the UK workforce and includes:

 

What are the benefits to contracting with the public sector?

Usually long standing, stable customers.

 

What are the possible pitfalls to you?

Can be a lengthy and expensive process to winning work.

 

How does public sector procurement work?

Public sector procurement must comply with UK law, EU Directives (International laws) and internal rules such as SO’s (standing orders) and SFI’s (standing financial instructions).

 

Where are opportunities advertised?

Public sector opportunities may be advertised in a wide variety of places.

 

What kind of information is usually required in a Pre Qualification Questionnaire?

The type of information required may include all or some of the following:

 

What is included in an Invitation to Tender or ITT?

Within the invitation to tender package there should be as a minimum:

 

What is Sustainable Development?

The UK Government has defined Sustainbale Development as the simple idea of ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come. It means meeting four objectives at the same time:

    • social progress which recognises the needs for everyone
    • effective protection of the environment
    • produnt use of natural resources
    • maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment

 

 

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