Earlier this month, the UK government introduced a new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) to take account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of all major government contracts. The new policy, which comes into force from 30th September 2021, applies to all central government departments, executive...
Using graphics to enhance your bid is easier than you think. Not only are graphics a helpful way to break up text and make it more digestible to the reader, they can also be used to convey sometimes complex information in a more memorable way....
Following on from our Top 5 reasons why the Public Sector is a great client to have in your portfolio, we have a further 5 reasons to encourage you to go after Public Sector work. The Public Sector covers a whole spectrum of buyers, not just...
What makes the Public Sector such an attractive client for business? Total Public Sector spend accounted for £886.0 billion in 2019-20, including £799.1 billion spent on services alone.1 The Public Sector covers a whole spectrum of buyers, not just Central Government but Local Government and the...
Meeting your legal requirements, acting in accordance with industry specifications and standards, and managing health and safety issues on a construction site are obligations every organisation in the business is required to adhere to. Failing to meet such standards or follow set practices can have...
The Government have announced that from the end of September 2021, any Construction businesses tendering for public contracts over £5 Million, will need to include a carbon emission reduction plan and a commitment from the business to reaching net- zero carbon by 2050 in with...
There’s always one part of a tender document that will make your heart sink. It could be the health and safety section, or the question that looks identical to the one you just answered. For many it will be the environmental requirements section. This is something...
One question we are asked by many clients is what happens once I’m on a Framework. How do I get work? It’s a good question and an area that many companies fail to consider the actions required once a Framework place has been secured to ensure...
The government’s housing delivery agency, Homes England, has opened up a new developer framework for bidders in a move that has been heralded as simplifying how it chooses house builders and contractors to build houses on its land. The housing quango has given bidders a...
Completing a bid response can be a daunting process as there are many stumbling blocks which can slow you down or cause your bid to be disqualified. Afterall, it is a competition, and often one that involves the toughest of your eligible competitors! To ensure...
