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What are public sector organisations - and what sort of products and services do they buy from small businesses?
Is selling to the public sector an option for me?
Does my company have to be a certain size before the public sector will buy from me?
What do I need to do to sell my services or goods to the public sector?
Who do I contact to market my services to the public sector?
Are there any more specific ways that I can market my business to the public sector?
Why would public sector organisations choose a small business as a supplier?
Why is contracting with the public sector such a long, laborious and costly process?
How do I set sales targets?
As a retailer, how can design improve my shop?
I've had a good idea but how do I protect it if I'm going to show it to other people?
I've had a good idea, but how do I get it to market?
Who can I speak to about turning my idea into a working model/prototype?

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What are public sector organisations - and what sort of products and services do they buy from small businesses?

The public sector covers a wide variety of organisations including:

  • Central civil government departments and agencies
  • NHS and local trusts
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Northern Ireland Assembly
  • National Assembly for Wales
  • Scottish Executive
  • Local authorities
  • Universities and colleges

Products and services that public sector organisations may be interested in buying include IT, telecommunications, buildings, office interiors, catering, healthcare, consultancy and training.

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