How SMEs can work with us
If you're an small or medium enterprise (SME) you can seek opportunities to work with us in the ways listed below.
Attend events to network with our contractors
You can attend industry events and connect with our contractors to build relationships before opportunities arise. This can increase the chance of being invited to join a proposal or project.
View how to connect with other businesses on:
View portals to see upcoming projects and opportunities
View platforms like GOV.UK’s Contracts Finder to see upcoming projects and pre-market engagement opportunities.
These can show you what is coming to market in the next year.
You can also set up automated alerts.
Check our contracts registers to contact contractors
View our contracts over £5,000 to see which agreements match your expertise. You can use this to network with suppliers by contacting them using the details listed in the files.
Advice for when you've made contact with contractors
View the advice in the dropdowns below.
When you start discussions with a prime contractor, make sure you both understand the roles and responsibilities of the arrangement.
You can ask for a 'work share agreement' or a pipeline of upcoming work. This can help you manage your resources better.
You should focus on 3 things:
- Adopt a proactive management style rather than waiting for issues to arise.
- Be transparent and explain what your organisation can and cannot deliver.
- Understand each party’s different motivations, experiences and skillsets - this will help you work together more effectively.
You can find success by identifying these differences and valuing the unique talents each organisation has. Working together in this way helps create productive working relationships that benefit both parties.
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