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Explore the recent business opportunities in Knowsley from September 2013 to September 2014. Discover the good, the bad, and future prospects including awarded contracts, tender workshops, and the upcoming e-tendering portal. Get insights on changes in procurement rules and support for local suppliers.
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Opportunities for Knowsley Businesses
September 2013 – September 2014 • The Good • The Bad and • The Future
The Good • 2 Meet the Buyer Events • 2 Workshops on How to Tender for Knowsley Business • 43 Contracts awarded to 26 Local Suppliers • £23m worth of contracts awarded to 26 Local Suppliers • 2 Local Suppliers on Framework Agreements (£80k and £2m - £4m)
The Bad Furniture Market Test Paper Bench Mark Exercise
The Future E-Tendering Portal www.the-chest.org.uk Request For Quotations (RFQ’s)
What is Knowsley Seeking? • MEAT - Quality - Price
Supporting Local Suppliers • Change in KMBC Contract Procedure Rules (CPR’s) • Reduction in PQQ Questions • More Focus on Open Tender Procedure • Tender Documentation Concise & Jargon-Free • Realistic Tender Timetable • Opportunities for Consortium Bids
Change in CPR’s • 50k + Advertise • Up to 5k • 5k to 10k • 10k to EU Procurement Threshold
The Next Step • It’s Up To You
Contact: Liam Power Tel: 0151 443 4169 liam.power@knowsley.gov.uk