FAQs
- How do I find out about opportunities to do business with the council?
- Is there an initiative to support local businesses?
- Are there any guidelines for selecting suppliers?
- Is there any support available to help my business?
How do I find out about opportunities to do business with the council?
To access current tender opportunities you will need to register your business with us.
You can also access information about current Council tender opportunities and other tender opportunities.
Is there an initiative to support local businesses?
Supply South Tyneside is an initiative to support local businesses and help them to identify, bid for, and win public sector contracts.
Our target is to increase the amount of money we spend with local businesses from our 2009/10 baseline of 32%, to:
- 40% by 2013/14, then to
- 50% by 2016/17
Read more about Supply South Tyneside
Are there any guidelines for selecting suppliers?
Our rules state the minimum number of local businesses we will contact for a quote when specific opportunities arise. These are as follows:
For supplies and services - anything under £75,000 we will contact at least 2 local suppliers and 2 non local suppliers and invite them to tender
For works/construction - anything under £150,000 we will contact at least 3 local companies and invite them to tender
You will need to register your business with us to be able to access these opportunities.
Note: This policy does not guarantee that local businesses will secure council contracts. All businesses will have to demonstrate that they are competitive on both cost and quality.
Is there any support available to help my business?
We now offer dedicated one-to-one expert support to local businesses that need help in accessing and completing tender opportunities.
Our expert advisors have years of experience and will provide you will the following skills to support your business:
Finding new opportunities - researching and analysing the market, building relationships, and identifying where to find the right business.
Getting 'bid ready' - putting together the right policy documents and getting your business primed to respond to tenders and pitch for other opportunities.
Writing bids, tenders, and proposals - advice and practical help to write competitive and persuasive bids, increase the value of your current client relationships, and approach new corporate prospects.
To learn more about this support, or to book an appointment with an advisor, please contact Paul Clark on 0191 2815777 or email paul@btob.co.uk
