The government is urging
small businesses to sign up for public sector contracts through
its supply2.gov.uk
website.
The Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform
(BERR) says there are thousands of government contracts
available.
The website provides a database of contracts for small
businesses. Suppliers who sign up get advice on how to win
contracts and a daily e-mail alert with new opportunities.
The government said the site was "refreshed" in November last
year, providing a more "user-friendly platform" with more
information and better navigation.
Business secretary of state Peter Mandelson said, "It is vital
that we actively help small and medium sized companies take
advantage of these business opportunities. In the current economic
climate this is more important than ever. The supply2.gov.uk
website is a crucial tool for this."
