Useful External Links

The following links provide information and practical advice on subjects from EU procurement to tendering information. Some of these websites belong to commercial organisations and they may charge for specialist services. It should be noted that the Council is not responsible for the content within the web pages at these links, nor is their inclusion here an endorsement by the Council. 

Ted  -      The on-line version of the supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union

SIMAP  -  Information on public sector electronic procurement within the EU

DCLG -    The Department of Communities and Local Government. Information about activities and policies for local government, including procurement.

BIP -        Business Information Solutions Ltd provides public sector contract information

OGC -      The procurement website provided by the Office for Government Commerce.

Enterprise Directorate - The expert policy unit on small business issues throught Government.

Supply2gov - Details of lower value contract opportunities (typically under £100k) offered by the public sector

NWCE  -  Website of the North West Centre of Excellence, one of nine regional centres set up to support local authorities in deliverying efficiencies and service improvements.

Government Opportunities -   Magazine website and a leading authority on issues relating to public procurement

 Business Link -  Practical advice for business

 Local Authority Purchasing Partnership -   Details of a local partnership involving the Council and public bodies in Manchester 

National Procurement Strategy -   Sets out how councils can improve delivery and cost of services