Posted on 08-11-2010 at 01:00
PQQ Writing
PQQ Completion made Easy
I do not think the leopard can change its spots. The idea is a good one and it may work for construction but most certainly not for other industries. Even if they devise a PQQ that cuts across industries it just means that the tender response will contain the questions. While this may save some a small amount of time and money , it will not really help the majority. In fact, I believe that it will increase the numbers of firms going through to ITT stage who do not have the necessary skills to deliver the project. Read it for yourself and see what you think.
In an effort to increase the transparency of government contracts and ensure that procurement is small business-friendly, the UK government will require all departments to publish their procurement contracts as well as data concerning how many were awarded to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Devised by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Construction Minister Mark Prisk, the measure will help guarantee that the 25 percent SME target is met by public sector departments.
The plan involves the creation of a standardized Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for all departments to follow. The government is also looking towards creating a more transparent framework to shatter the reputation of procurement as a closed open only to large companies and those with a cousin in high places. Additionally, the plan will ensure that contractors are paid within five days and those in the supply chain within 30 days.
The government, it seems, is trying to clean up its image and help small businesses get a leg up in the contracted economy. "Following the spending cuts, it is important the Government addresses the key areas of public procurement and payment in order to achieve a real private sector-led recovery with small businesses at its heart - which means business growth and job creation," said Phil Orford, chief executive of the Forum for Private Business in a statement. "Providing sound policies on procurement, finance and enterprise follow - and more importantly are followed through - this will prove to be a welcome plan that, along with more work on tax and red tape, should help firms to flourish."
While the effort is positive, it remains to be seen whether the leopard can change its spots.
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In an effort to increase the transparency of government contracts and ensure that procurement is small business-friendly, the UK government will require all departments to publish their procurement contracts as well as data concerning how many were awarded to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Devised by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Construction Minister Mark Prisk, the measure will help guarantee that the 25 percent SME target is met by public sector departments.
The plan involves the creation of a standardized Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for all departments to follow. The government is also looking towards creating a more transparent framework to shatter the reputation of procurement as a closed open only to large companies and those with a cousin in high places. Additionally, the plan will ensure that contractors are paid within five days and those in the supply chain within 30 days.
The government, it seems, is trying to clean up its image and help small businesses get a leg up in the contracted economy. "Following the spending cuts, it is important the Government addresses the key areas of public procurement and payment in order to achieve a real private sector-led recovery with small businesses at its heart - which means business growth and job creation," said Phil Orford, chief executive of the Forum for Private Business in a statement. "Providing sound policies on procurement, finance and enterprise follow - and more importantly are followed through - this will prove to be a welcome plan that, along with more work on tax and red tape, should help firms to flourish."
While the effort is positive, it remains to be seen whether the leopard can change its spots.
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