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Sefton MBC Provider Event MERSEYSIDE & PARTNERS RESIDENTIAL FRAMEWORK 2011. Jane Taylor. Agenda. Due North The Chest – North West procurement portal Why register? How to register as a supplier How to search for opportunities Questions. Due North Limited. SME Established 2002
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Sefton MBCProvider EventMERSEYSIDE & PARTNERS RESIDENTIAL FRAMEWORK 2011 Jane Taylor
Agenda • Due North • The Chest – North West procurement portal • Why register? • How to register as a supplier • How to search for opportunities • Questions
Due North Limited SME Established 2002 Authors of full e-sourcing application Specialise in delivering collaborative procurement portals Over 200 UK Public & Private Sector organisations First system live Durham Council 2002 Winners of two National Framework Agreements
Why Register? www.thechest.nwce.gov.uk Access to 43 authorities within the region Simple registration process Automatic notice of opportunities
How do I register? Access to the internet Valid e-mail address Type in the following URL https://www.thechest.nwce.gov.uk Click through the following screens
Search for Opportunities & Register an Interest
Search for Opportunities http://www.due-north.com(supplier tab) If you are a supplier who would like to search and register for tender opportunities you can do so in 3 easy steps: • 1. Click on the Portal you are interested in. This will take you directly to the Portal homepage. • 2. Once on the Portal homepage, look for the 'Suppliers Registration/Suppliers Area/Register Free' and click on that link. • 3. Follow the wizard to register as a supplier.
Benefits of eTendering • Can be accessed 24x7 • Access to opportunities published by a number of • councils – not just Sefton • Saves you time • Saves you money on paper and postage • Highly secure environment and provides a full • transparent audit trail
What the Portal Will do • Provide • Contract alerts • Alerts when PQQ, RFQ or ITT issued • Fair, Transparent Tendering Process • Easier communication during process • Warnings when tenders are to close • Ease of administration and cost • Remove the need for post or courier
What the Portal Won’t do! • Guarantee business • Remove Pre Qualification process • Make tender completion any easier! • Submit information for you • We still have to do the hard bits!!
Top Ten Tender Tips • Read the tender documents carefully • Study the entire tender document carefully • Understand the project/customer need • Study the client’s terms and conditions • Keep it short and simple • Return tender by the date and time given • Make sure you adhere to the submission requirements • Think “Added Value” throughout your tender • If you are unsuccessful don’t forget to ask for a debriefing 10. Keep a record of what you have already compiled