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Suppliers

Details of current Tender Opportunities, the Construction Procurement Task group, and Guidance relevant to our suppliers.

CPD Supplier Charter

The principles and service standards set out in this Charter will underpin our dealings with our suppliers.

Tender opportunities

Contracts Awarded

Full details of all contracts awarded by CPD including details of suppliers and value of the contract.

Current Framework Agreements

These are designed to facilitate the call-off of teams to undertake projects as the need arises by means of a secondary competition between the teams appointed to the framework agreement.

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Constructionline

  • Constructionline
    A link to Constructionline, the UK's register of pre-qualified local and national construction, and construction-related, suppliers.

Construction Procurement Task Group

Invoicing - Account NI

  • Account NI
    Arrangements for invoicing the Departments of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Guidance for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), and Social Economy Enterprises (SEEs)

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) provide a valuable contribution to the needs of the public sector through innovation, responsiveness and quality in the provision of goods, services and works and are vital to the Northern Ireland, National and European economy.

Guide for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

CPD, on behalf of the Procurement Board, has produced a guide which provides information on accessing and competing for public sector business opportunities for SMEs seeking to widen their customer base to include the Northern Ireland public sector.

Guide for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Procurement Guidance Note 02/11 - Helping SMEs and SEEs Access Public Sector Contracting Opportunities

Although this guide is aimed predominantly at procurement practitioners working in the Public Sector, it will also be of interest to Public Sector staff engaged in the procurement process. The guide examines the barriers SMEs / SEEs might face when participating in Public Sector tender competitions. It suggests measures purchasers may take to reduce or eliminate these barriers.

Download Guidance Note 02/11

Social Economy Enterprises

The social economy sector in Northern Ireland has a long and rich tradition of providing quality services to disadvantaged communities and creating innovative pathways into employment for those excluded from the labour market. It is well positioned to assist the Executive to meet many of its social and economic goals and has a unique contribution to make to the Northern Ireland economy in regenerating disadvantaged communities and areas.

The social economy sector in Northern Ireland includes a range of organisations such as credit unions, housing associations, local enterprise agencies, community businesses, co-operatives, employee-owned businesses, community development finance initiatives, social entrepreneurs and social firms.

With the right kind of support, the social economy in Northern Ireland will thrive and become an essential and invaluable part of sustainable and inclusive economic development.

CPD, on behalf of the Procurement Board, has produced a guide which provides information on accessing and competing for public sector business opportunities for SEEs seeking to widen their customer base to include the Northern Ireland public sector.

Download Guidance Note 01/11 - A Guide for Social Economy Enterprises

Trade Social Directory

Trade Social is a valuable resource for social economy enterprises to promote goods and services to the public, private and voluntary sectors. http://www.tradesocial.net/