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Adventurelife · 14-07-09, 08:47

All good info John

Please excuse the below if out of date as the last time I was involved in Gov tenders was 2003 but at that time we had over £100m under contract from government departments

I would strongly support small/medium businesses having a government revenue stream coming into their business , however, unless things have changed a lot the following was my experience.

Very long drawn out processes.

Very expensive in time and resources for the business that is tendering.

Encourages businesses to do stupid pricing levels to win thinking they can win the margin back during the contract.

Ensure it is only part of your business and not your business!

I hope the situation has changed to make the system easier. That said once you have mastered it and have a reputation in the sector it is a good revenue stream.

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Adventurelife Part of the furniture Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Near Perth Posts: 321 Thanks: 42 Thanked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Finally......SME's get a chance to grab a business 'lifeline' All good info John Please excuse the below if out of date as the last time I was involved in Gov tenders was 2003 but at that time we had over £100m under contract from government departments I would strongly support small/medium businesses having a government revenue stream coming into their business , however, unless things have changed a lot the following was my experience. Very long drawn out processes. Very expensive in time and resources for the business that is tendering. Encourages businesses to do stupid pricing levels to win thinking they can win the margin back during the contract. Ensure it is only part of your business and not your business! I hope the situation has changed to make the system easier. That said once you have mastered it and have a reputation in the sector it is a good revenue stream. __________________ White Water Rafting Stag Weekend Edinburgh