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It has been reported that 18 large firms have been suspended today from the Prompt Payment Code, for failing to pay suppliers on time.

Most organisations will encounter a time when they need to tender for a specific contract – it may be in order to expand and grow, or it may be to continue working with a certain supplier. In both the public and private sector, tendering is the most common way of securing work.

Tendering for government contracts can be a competitive process, and one which focuses on value-adding techniques and not just an initial low price.

Submitting an e-tender is now the typical process for public sector procurement – simply put, this means using an online portal to conduct all elements of the tender exercise.

For many SMEs looking to begin bidding for public procurement contracts, the process can appear daunting, and putting together a tender can often seem overwhelming. While there is no ‘right way’ to approach tendering, we have put together a few useful tips to help you through the process and give you the best possible foundation for a winning submission.

Public bodies have a duty to consider the impact on local communities when procuring goods and services. Broadly speaking, their aim is to allocate finite funds and resources in a way that maximises the benefit to people, the environment and the economy at local level.