1. Opportunities for Knowsley Businesses

2. September 2013 – September 2014 The Good The Bad and The Future

3. The Good 2 Meet the Buyer Events 2 Workshops on How to Tender for Knowsley Business 43 Contracts awarded to 26 Local Suppliers £23m worth of contracts awarded to 26 Local Suppliers 2 Local Suppliers on Framework Agreements (£80k and £2m - £4m)

4. The Bad Furniture Market Test Paper Bench Mark Exercise

5. The Future E-Tendering Portal www.the-chest.org.uk Request For Quotations (RFQ’s)

6. MEAT -Quality -Price What is Knowsley Seeking?

7. Supporting Local Suppliers Change in KMBC Contract Procedure Rules (CPR’s) Reduction in PQQ Questions More Focus on Open Tender Procedure Tender Documentation Concise & Jargon-Free Realistic Tender Timetable Opportunities for Consortium Bids

8. Change in CPR’s 50k + Advertise Up to 5k 5k to 10k 10k to EU Procurement Threshold

9. The Next Step It’s Up To You

10. Contact: Liam Power Tel: 0151 443 4169 liam.power@knowsley.gov.uk