Small to medium enterprise opportunities
Perth & Kinross Council recognise that there are many
contractors and/or suppliers that due to the size or age of their
business are may find it difficult to bid successfully for large
contracts.
To address this and other economic factors relating to the supply
chain to the public sector the Cabinet Secretary for Finance
and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney issued guidance on
Promoting the Involvement of SMEs in Public Contracts
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to contracting authorities.
Perth & Kinross Council already meet a number of these
recommendations and are actively working towards achieving the
remainder.
Additional information and guidance on procurement reform can be
found on the Scottish Government website, the following link is to
the section of that site entitled
Information for Suppliers.
Smaller businesses may also be able to fullfill a key role
within the supply chain in the form of a sub-contractor and/or
supplier of material, equipment and/or goods to the main
contractors involved in the delivery of goods,
services or project works to the Council.
To this end it is recommended that businesses register on the
Scottish Government advertising portal
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and set up
alerts for all sectors in which they trade.
This will enable interested parties to monitor the opportunities
created by Council activity. Contract Award Notices will be
published on the site following the start of a new contract
detailing the successful contractor/supplier.
For a more detailed response please do not hesitate to contact the
Corporate Procurement Team at Perth & Kinross Council on
procurement@pkc.gov.uk
