Posted on 16-11-2010 at 08:00
PQQ Writing
At a recent summit for small business, the Government outlined plans to simplify the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) that suppliers have to fill in to apply for public sector contracts. The new PQQ will be available from 1st December 2010.
It would also ensure 25% of new contracts go to small firms with immediate effect.
“Small suppliers could lose contracts as a result of the spending cuts, but these measures should stop so many firms from losing contracts and will make it much easier for them to bid for and win new ones,” said Federation of Small Businesses spokeswoman, Prue Watson.
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude said:
“Today’s package of measures will help to remove the barriers many small businesses face and eliminate complexities and waste in the procurement process.”
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