arc21 is keen to encourage SMEs/SEEs to compete for contracts.
With due regard to European procurement rules and UK public procurement regulations, arc21 will strive to ensure that local and smaller suppliers are not discriminated against in the procurement process or specifications.
As a means of increasing their knowledge, understanding and capability to compete successfully, arc21 would refer SMEs and SEEs to the relevant guidance document produced by the Central Procurement Directorate, DFP, on behalf of the Procurement Board.
SMEs Guide can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
www.cpdni.gov.uk/pdf_sme_guidance
SEEs Guide can be viewed by clicking on the following link;
www.cpdni.gov.uk/social-economy-enterprises-guidance-pdf.pdf
For general advice in relation to arc21 tenders, please contact:
Ricky Burnett E-Mail: ricky.burnett@arc21.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)28 90 373000