Success for CIC: through to pitch stage with local council!
posted: November 25th, 2011
Great news for our Community Interest Company client! We supported their funding bid which got them through to the pitch stage with their local council.
Success – Bolton Council Framework!
posted: November 21st, 2011
Great news for our language services client! They have recently been awarded onto a framework agreement with Bolton Council.
We supported them through the whole process.
Public Sector Procurement: why it matters to SMEs
posted: November 17th, 2011
One per cent increase in business with SMEs would represent an annual investment of £2.3bn.
Colin Cram’s article explores what the government has been doing to increase engagement with SMEs.
PQQ Success – Fusion 21 Contract!
posted: November 16th, 2011
Great news for our lift consultant client who has been trading as a company for 18 months! They have got through the PQQ (pre qualification questionnaire) stage of a contract with Fusion 21. We advised them on questions to ask the contracting authority before deciding whether to go ahead and then supported them with the PQQ.
Gearing up for the ITT (invitation to tender) now!
Adding Social Value to your Tender Response
posted: November 14th, 2011
Councils, government and other public bodies may have to consider “social value” as well as cost when awarding contracts. This is part of the private member’s bill being put forward by Chris White, Conservative MP.
Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd has tabled amendments to the bill.
The recent Guardian article gives a comprehensive round up of experts advice on what this all might mean.
Tender Awarded – Museum Contract!
posted: November 9th, 2011
Great news for our IT client! They have been awarded a Museum Contract.
We did a final check for them on the ITT (invitation to tender).
Completing PQQs and Tenders for Housing Associations
posted: November 2nd, 2011
If we could give 1 Top Tip to tendering with Housing Associations it would be as follows:
1. Understand the sector. Housing Associations or Registered Providers have a commitment to their customers and they are formally monitored on these. Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE’s) clearly state what is expected of them:
http://www.audit-commission.
For example, if you are responding to a question on value for money (VFM) - what is their VFM KLOE? http://www.audit-commission.
So how can you help them achieve their goals?
We have direct experience of successfully winning contracts with Housing Associations, as well as supporting Housing Associations to effectively procure services. We therefore understand what is required from a supplier, consultant or contractor. Contact us on 0845 862 0154 or complete the form for a FREE quote to support you with your PQQ or ITT submission.