Simple Changes #3
Hold regular surgeries for suppliers
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Problem
Research from FSB suggests that SMEs still struggle to become suppliers to public bodies. Over the last 12 months, it is estimated that SMEs in the UK won just 19 per cent of directly awarded public sector contracts by value. SMEs often struggle to build relationships with large public bodies.
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Simple Change
Holding supplier surgeries can help you to develop better working relationships with local suppliers and identify the barriers that prevent them tendering. Topics covered can include e-tendering and accessing your contract opportunities.
