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How to apply for public sector tendering as a small business

The public sector, including the government and local authorities, spend around £284bn each year on goods and services. Yet 75% of small businesses never even apply for public sector contracts. Melanie Bryan guides you through the process.

Business management

How small businesses can expand into the public sector

The public sector procurement system is daunting for many SMEs, but in this piece, Penny Godfrey of Millstream reveals how SMEs can make the process easier.

Accounting

Contractors urged to seek IR35 status to resolve public sector confusion

Organisations in the public sector must now ensure IR35 status rather than the contractor, as businesses are urged to get clued up on new changes.

Accounting

IR35: Contractors predict public sector suffering as reform lands

Most contractors report that they would stop working in the public sector should they be found ‘inside’ IR35, new research reveals.

Accounting

Few UK contractors believe public sector clients prepared for 6th April IR35 deadline

Just 4 per cent of contractors believe public sector companies are ready for incoming IR35 changes on April the 6th.

News

UK’s top 25 public sector employers – as rated by their staff

Oxfam triumphs as the UK’s best not-for-profit, public sector employer, with charities dominating the ranking.

News

Public sector job satisfaction hits four-year high despite Brexit

CIPD/Halogen survey finds post-referendum optimism among UK employees, but more work needed on development and career progression.

Government Grants

Top ten tips on securing public sector funding

Kevin Lonergan of the Alba Innovation Centre gives tips on approaching grant funding applications and reveals what assistance is out there.

Business management

P3 performance management

Following a successful model is key to the success of any P3 project.

News

Public sector bad debt on the rise

Late payment by major public sector contractors to small and medium-sized enterprises continues to worsen, research finds.

News

Public sector employees take more sick days

Research has uncovered a significant discrepancy in absence trends between the public and private sectors.

Blog

Procurement reform little help for SMEs

The government’s plans to make it easier for SMEs to apply for public sector contracts have been met with frustration by small businesses.

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Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade