Procurement
Procurement refers to the process of acquiring goods, services or works from external sources to support the operations of a business. Effective procurement is critical to the success of a business, as it ensures that the business has the resources it needs to operate efficiently and effectively. By carefully selecting suppliers and negotiating favourable terms, businesses can minimize costs, reduce risk and improve their overall operations.
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Procurement Act 2023: Webinar for Suppliers
Friday 24 January – 11am-12pm
Public procurement is changing. From Monday 24 February, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will streamline public procurement, benefiting small businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises.
Suppliers or those interested in public procurement are encouraged to attend this webinar by the Cabinet Office to learn about the key changes the central digital platform will bring. The webinar will feature a live demonstration and allow questions on preparations for the changes. A recording of the webinar will also be available for anyone unable to attend the live session.
Training workshop
A training workshop called ‘Procurement: How to become a council supplier’ is available to view online; please email us. Delivered by Andrea Childs, Managing Director of Klickbusinesssolutions, it’s designed to help you reach your full potential by understanding how we buy services and how you can get your business in the best position to win contracts with us.
The following related items are also available:
- Andrea’s PowerPoint presentation to the webinar can be requested by contacting OurNewhamBandE@newham.gov.uk
- Tender preparation checklist
- Hints and tips for using e-sourcing portals.
View other previous procurement training workshops
Tender insight workshops
Our Newham Business & Enterprise has been putting resources into supporting local businesses to understand how the Council buys goods and services.
In June, we delivered a two-part tender insight workshop:
- Social Value – How to tackle it in a tender
- How to Complete a Selection Questionnaire (SQ)
Over 100 delegates joined the two workshops. Everything about these workshops was designed to instil confidence and help SMEs understand how the public sector buys services and how SMEs can get their business in the best position to win contracts with us and other Public Sector organisations.
If you would like to view any of the videos or have any questions about the topics and would like the handouts from the event please email us.
Opportunities to work with the Council
Aligned with Newham's sustainability and community wealth building initiatives, the Council is compiling a list of local food businesses to be shared among local enterprises and Council wide.
The goal is to help make sourcing local food easier and to promote the great food that is produced and sold in Newham.
Whether you're making chutneys, pastries or roasting coffee, please consider signing up!
For more information click here.
Contracts Finder
Contracts Finder lets you search for information about contracts worth over £12,000 (including VAT) with the government and its agencies.
You can use Contracts Finder to:
- search for contract opportunities in different sectors
- find out what’s coming up in the future
- look up details of previous tenders and contracts
