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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 do I need to do to sell my services or goods to the public sector?

The first step in tendering for a government contract is to make sure you understand the needs of the buyer and that you can meet those needs. If you can do this you will need to submit an application to the organisation. When submitting your application you should include:

  • A description of your products or services using non-technical language
  • A complete list of your products
  • If possible, a client list, highlighting any large companies, public bodies and overseas governments you have already dealt with
  • An outline of any business you have already done with UK Government departments in the past
  • Any trade brochures you may have
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