30,000 suppliers say yes to Supply2.gov.uk
5 December 2006
Supply2.gov.uk the Government-owned portal promoting lower-value public sector contract opportunities - has continued to enjoy a rapid take-up by suppliers keen to increase their chances of securing public sector contracts.
Over 30,000 suppliers have registered for Supply2.gov.uk for which BiP Solutions is the service provider on behalf of the Small Business Service since it launched in June 2006. They have benefited from access to thousands of lower-value contracts published by a broad range of public sector buyers, from central and local government, health and education amongst others.
A series of regional roadshows, aimed at explaining the benefits of Supply2.gov.uk and gathering feedback from buyers and suppliers, was conducted in autumn 2006. The regional roadshows were so successful that a further series is planned for 2007.
Gordon McRury, Brand Manager for Supply2.gov.uk, said: The success of Supply2.gov.uk can be seen by the number of suppliers registering for access to the service. To achieve this level of registrations in less than six months since the service was launched suggests that the demand for public sector business, particularly amongst small and medium-sized enterprises, is huge.
The Supply2.gov.uk service has been recognised by the European Commission as a best practice means of public sector organisations advertising lower-value contracts to businesses. Supply2.gov.uk helps ensure your compliance with the principles of the EC Treaty in this area, and, best of all, it is free for buyers to use. If you have not yet registered for access to the service, go to: www.supply2.gov.uk
