Emerging findings from the S2P project: Barriers faced by Leicester businesses when bidding for public sector contracts
Over the past few weeks on the Selling to the Public Sector project (S2P), we have carried out an additional three interviews for the case studies we are developing at CREME and have been involved in several project meetings and one networking event aimed at Leicester based businesses. In relation to the case studies, we … Continue reading
Selling to the Public Sector Project holds its First Seminar aimed at Social Enterprises
‘Selling to the public sector’[1] project held its latest seminar entitled ‘how to win public sector contracts’ for Leicestershire based social enterprises at Leicester City Phoenix Studio on May 11th, 2011. Four social enterprises’ senior managers and Leicester City Council project coordinators attended the seminar. Two consultants with the professional background of SMEs expertise and … Continue reading
CREME’s case study strategy with SMEs bidding for public sector contracts in Leicester – Any suggestions?
CREME is currently working on the Selling to the Public Sector project, as discussed in previous posts on this blog[1]. The Project will support SMEs across Leicester and Leicestershire, specifically targeting female, disabled and BME owned SMEs in Leicester’s disadvantaged areas, to access procurement and supply chain contracts from public and private sector buyers. The … Continue reading
Public sector equality duty guidance published by Commission
Recently, the Equality and Human Rights Commission(EHRC) has published guidance that explains what public authorities in England and non-devolved bodies in Scotland and Wales have to do to comply with the public sector equality duty[1]. As described on the EHRC website[2]: From 6 April 2011, when this part of the Equality Act 2010 comes into … Continue reading
Initial Impressions from the First Seminars Aimed at SMEs in the Selling to the Public Sector Project
In the last few weeks, a series of seminars aimed at Leicester and Leicestershire based SMEs has begun. Delivered by professional experts in the field of public sector procurement and accreditation, the initial sessions have focused on providing a general introduction to the project, tips on how to find public sector contract opportunities and information … Continue reading
The Effects of the Efficiency and Reform Group on Public Sector Procurement
In a drive to cut the massive budget deficit, the recently formed coalition government has created a joint Treasury-Cabinet Office group called the Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG). The Group’s work is co-chaired by the Minister for the Cabinet Office and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Three senior business leaders that will also sit … Continue reading
A Brief Introduction to the Selling to the Public Sector Project
A few months ago, work began on an exciting two-year project called Selling to the Public Sector. Modelled on the successful Supply London project, Selling to the Public Sector aims to work with public sector procurers in Leicester to encourage greater engagement with local SMEs. In particular, Selling to the Public Sector targets female, disabled … Continue reading
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