The government aim for 1/3 of their spend to be with SMEs
The government aim for 1/3 of their spend to be with SMEs
76% of all opportunities awarded last year were awarded to SMEs
76% of all opportunities awarded last year were awarded to SMEs
Price cannot be the only reason for awarding a contract
Price cannot be the only reason for awarding a contract
About 1900 opportunities are published each week. Around 40% of these contracts are worth less than £100,000
About 1900 opportunities are published each week. Around 40% of these contracts are worth less than £100,000
More than 1/3 of public spending is on procuring goods, services and works from external suppliers
More than 1/3 of public spending is on procuring goods, services and works from external suppliers
The public sector must pay valid invoices within 30 days
The public sector must pay valid invoices within 30 days