Business Support Increases for Winning Tenders

The changes within the County Council are well under way and the transition to Cornwall Council next month is likely to create opportunities for businesses to win public sector contracts. The support available to SMEs to achieve this is increasing and now includes a new initiative to assist businesses through the tendering process and an information website re-launched.

Integrated Business Enterprise
West Cornwall Business Network (WCBN) in partnership with Coodes has recently launched a new initiative to assist businesses to collaborate. The Integrated Business Enterprise (IBE) project is being coordinated by Sam Marnham and it guides member businesses through the process of jointly submitting bids for contracts. The service is initially being launched to the ICT sector across Cornwall, but will expand into more sectors in the future.

Small businesses can increase the value of contracts they win by collaborating through the IBE which brings collaborative opportunities to members, helps businesses find strategic partners and offers tender advice. The aim of the project is to increase the value of both public and private sector contracts awarded to SMEs within the county.  

"Integrated Business Enterprise is a representation of business support required within Cornwall. The project aims to retain more large contracts within the county, contributing to sustaining the Cornish economy" adds Sam 

For further information go to www.ibegroup.co.uk or contact Sam on sam@wcbn.co.uk

Tenders in Cornwall
The Tenders in Cornwall website is a long standing and unique source of tender information for businesses wanting to operate in Cornwall. This free web based service has recently been re-designed and re-launched with a new user friendly functionality that includes features such as tender alerts, a tender match service and guidance on tendering and procurement. The site provides businesses with access to tender documents and other specific information as required as posted by the tender organisation.  The website is a free service for the business community and an invaluable source of information.

To visit the Tenders in Cornwall website www.tendersincornwall.co.uk