Council Tenders Website has changed
Anyone used to checking the council tenders website for news on contract opportunities will know that the site has been moved to scms.alito.co.uk
All 22 local authorities will use it to advertise their contracts by the end of the year. Currently 10 local authorities are listed and this includes all West Yorkshire LAs.
The Internet based system enables a company to register an interest in providing supplies, services or works to authorities across the Yorkshire & Humber region.
The registration process is straightforward and involves a company creating its own profile on the SCMS detailing:
- Company name
- Address
- Contact details (e-mail, telephone and fax)
- Key individual contact(s)
- Category(s) of activity
Those authorities the company has an interest in trading with
A registered company on the SCMS can update its own profile as and when required, identify information on existing Council contracts, search current tendering opportunities and view details of future business opportunities either with an intention to participate or for potential business-to-business opportunities.
To register on the SCMS free of charge visit scms.alito.co.uk
Support and step-by-step guidance is available to help organisations with the registration process.
Events
Supplier Open Day
17th October 2006, 10.30am – 4pm at Lord Mayor’s Banqueting Suite, Civic Hall, Leeds
The open day provides a forum for organisations to introduce themselves and to discuss new opportunities.
Council officers will be available throughout the day to offer advice on issues such as the application process, tendering, contracts, health & safety and the environment.
To register for this event contact Susan Ellis on 0113 2478787 or Anna Twyman on 0113 2474085
Supplier Open Day
30th November 2006
The Council's third annual Meet the Buyer event will take place on 30 November 2006. This year the event has been opened up to other agencies and councils from the region. It is estimated that the event will attract around 800 people from the business community.
Meet the Buyer will include workshops, presentations, and keynote speeches. There will be representatives from many areas of the council who have responsibility for procurement in their area.
Complete the booking form online today to reserve your place.
Tender Readiness Toolkit Workshops
New monthly workshop at Social Enterprise Support Centre, Pennine Camphill Community, Boyne Hill, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, WF4 3JH
If you need an organisational health check before seeking contracts this is probably the most useful DVD you can get your hands on. View a demonstration of the toolkit and seek professional advice about your organisations capacity to deliver new contracts.
Choice of dates: October 27th, November 30th or December 15th
For further information and bookings please contact lucy.p@sesc.info
Contacts
For help with the system or information on contracting here are the contacts with West Yorkshire Local Authorities:
Calderdale, Deborah Gaunt, Corporate Procurement Officer, 01422 393176, Deborah.Gaunt@calderdale.gov.uk
Leeds, Janette Cawcutt, Social Enterprise Development Manager, Regeneration Strategy Team, Janette.Cawcutt@leeds.gov.uk 07891 279239
Kirklees, Roger Matthews, 01484 414861
Wakefield, Paul Bywater at pbywater@wakefield.gov.uk 01924 306969
