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There are many myths surrounding public sector tendering and not being able to ask questions when writing a tender response is one of them. In reality, you are allowed to ask questions, so it’s just a matter of knowing which tender questions to ask. As the public sector is responsible for a vast spectrum of […]

  Last week it was announced that construction firms from across the north of England have been chosen as public sector framework suppliers. The chosen businesses will now have access to future opportunities for developments in the North West, valued at over £2 billion.   Procure North West framework Winning companies will be a part of […]

  Last week it was announced that construction firms from across the north of England have been chosen as public sector framework suppliers. The chosen businesses will now have access to future opportunities for developments in the North West, valued at over £2 billion.   Procure North West framework Winning companies will be a part of […]

  Finding opportunities that are suitable for your business is the first step to success with public sector tendering. The more you look at tender specifications, the better you will become at spotting public sector opportunities that are the right fit for your business. Find out how to choose the right public sector tenders and […]

So, you want to improve your chances of winning public sector tenders? Public sector tender training is a good place to start, and there are many courses available to businesses that need guidance at any stage of the public sector procurement process. With updates to public procurement policies such as the Procurement Bill, public sector […]

  During 2016/17 private care providers were awarded 267 out of a total of 386 NHS clinical contracts, including seven of the highest-value opportunities, worth £2.4bn. Virgin Care was named as the most successful company in winning NHS clinical contracts, picking up NHS tenders valued at £1bn. Businesses of all shapes and sizes can benefit […]

  Procurement Frameworks are arranged by Public Buying Organisations(PBOs). In simple terms, a framework agreement is a contract issued by one or more PBOs or consortia, describing the goods, works or services they anticipate needing for a set period of time. Suppliers seeking a place on a procurement framework must go through a full tendering […]

Procurement differs greatly between the public and private sectors. If you are new to procurement, trying to understand the difference between public and private sector procurement so you can decide which is right for your business can be difficult. Tracker aims to simplify things with this guide. We compare and discuss the differences between public […]

If you’re wondering how to respond to public tenders so your bid can stand out from the rest and win you new business, Tracker has all the information you need. Winning public sector tenders can be difficult, but one of the best things your business can do to set itself apart from the competition is […]

  One year after the “WannaCry” virus crippled many NHS systems, cyber threats are still “growing”. At the end of April, it was revealed that the NHS will invest £150m into cyber security defences. If you are looking for healthcare tenders in the cyber security area, find out more below.   NHS prepares for future […]