1. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council Quick Quotations 15 th May 2012 Julie Parkinson – Category Specialist (Commercial & Procurement Services)

2. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council Background Identified the need for improved fair, transparent and accessible systems to support the local economy. No single point of contact for suppliers to contact for low value opportunities. System already adopted by other regional authorities.

3. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council What is Quick Quotations? Pro-contract is currently used within NCC and Authorities across the North East for E-Tendering via North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO). E-Sourcing System to allow authorities obtain quotes for works under £50k. Works by randomly selecting registered suppliers from Pro-contract when issuing a request for a quotation.

4. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council Quick Quotation Aims Support local businesses / the local economy. Recognise and provide equal opportunities for goods and services. Provide Value for Money through fair, open and transparent competitive process.

5. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council Supplier Benefits Raise awareness of business opportunities available to local suppliers. The system will randomly select suppliers to ensure a fair, open and transparent opportunity for suppliers to quote. Opportunity for suppliers to use this system to bid for regional contracts. Quick and efficient for both the Council and the Supplier.

6. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council NCC and Regional Benefits Support the growth of the local economy. Encourage local entrepreneurial activity. Ensure Value for Money. Encourage Inward investment. Create better working relationships. Access to a large number of potential suppliers.

7. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council Definition of ‘Local’ The system allows us to customise number of suppliers invited to quote – for Northumberland County Council this is 4 suppliers, 2 of which will be ‘local’ where possible. Local…all NE and TD15 postal codes with ‘Northumberland’ suppliers selected first where possible.

8. www.northumberland.gov.uk Copyright 2009 Northumberland County Council Supplier Support Supported by the helpdesk provided by NEPO. (North East Purchasing Organisation) 0191 4335949 Regular meet the buyer and training events to raise awareness and support suppliers. If not already, you MUST register ‘free’ on www.nepoportal.org www.nepoportal.org