Free public procurement course for businesses
Online public procurement course launched today
An online public procurement course, Winning the Contract, has been launched today.
This is a free resource to help businesses learn about public procurement and how to bid for public sector contracts.
The course is available on Business Link website at www.businesslink.gov.uk/procurement
The course introduces businesses to the key procurement processes, including:
- identifying the advantages and disadvantages of dealing with public bodies
- understanding how different types of contracts are defined, advertised and dealt with
- understanding approved supplier lists and framework agreements
- searching for and finding public sector opportunities
- identifying the key stages in the tendering process
It also has a useful resource section, case studies, and hints and tips.
