Support for micro, small and medium businesses, social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
We recognise the benefits that small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) can make to the local economy and their vital contribution to delivering public services.
Awareness sessions and workshops
We're running some awareness sessions outlining the procurement process we must use, what we procure and why.
There'll also be introductory workshops on our e-tendering system and the advantages that it brings to SMEs for identifying up and coming tenders.
Awareness Sessions e-Learning
There are e-Learning sessions available on the Learning Hub for topics including:
- Child Protection (Safeguarding) Awareness
- Adults Safeguarding Awareness
- Prevent Duty
- Overview of the Care Act 2014
These resources are of particular value to providers interested in bidding for Social Care tender opportunities.