South Cambridgeshire District Council wants to make it easier for local tradespeople to work for it.

The Lib Dem Council is simplifying the tendering documents for council contracts that are below the EU Procurement Thresholds.

It will be running workshops for local Small and Medium Sized (SME) businesses during this year and investigating how the Council could increase awareness of contract opportunities for local tradespeople, updating the Council’s procurement web pages to ensure they are SME friendly and will be ensuring invoices are paid promptly.

The SME workshops will include:
How to demonstrate compliance.
How to market services or competences.
Understanding the tender process.
Completing tender documents.
Good Practice in tender submissions; and
Meeting social value requirements

Lib Dems are keen that we get local SMEs working for the Council. If you’re an SME keep an eye open for action during this coming year.