Useful Links for Suppliers

Business Link This link opens in a new browser window

Business Link provides the information, advice and support you need to start, maintain and grow a business. Business Link is available locally and quality assured regionally to clear national standards. It is primarily funded by the Department of Trade and Industry, supported by a number of other government departments, agencies and local authorities.

'Winning the Contract' - this is a FREE resource to help businesses (and in particular SMEs) learn about public procurement and how to bid for public sector contracts. The course can be accessed via Business - www.businesslink.gov.uk/procurement This link opens in a new browser window.

Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) This link opens in a new browser window

The OJEU can be accessed through Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) This link opens in a new browser window.

Contracts Finder This link opens in a new browser window:  ·Is now the place where you can find central government tender and contract documentation, and·new online public sector procurement and sub-contracting opportunities above £10,000.

Communities and Local Government This link opens in a new browser window

Communities and Local Government is responsible for national policy on local government in England. Local government makes a difference to everybody’s lives, delivering essential services and making our communities better places to live.