Current News and Issues
North East Region Commissoning & Procurement
Follow the link to read the first newsletter (feb2010) for suppliers. It explains what is happening in the region to improve commissioning and procurement with local authorities.
NCVO/NAVCA Procurement Guide
Published November 2009, this free guide provides information and guidance for voluntary & community sector organisations.
Contracts Matter
Contracts Matter monthly newsletters: January 2010, February 2010
Forming a Consortium or Collaborative Partnership
A resource list of useful information has been compiled for those interested in forming a consortium. Follow the link or go to the Contracts, useful information page.
MPs call for more emphasis on Community benefit in public sector tenders
North East Region Commissoning & Procurement
A group of MPs has called on the Government to issue guidance to public sector procurement officers urging them to consider the benefits to the community during the tendering process. May 2009
Futurebuilders - Consortia Support
If you are considering forming a consortium, Futurebuilders have a Consortia fund. Follow the link to find out more 
Futurebuilders info feb09.pdf 13.25 KB
Business Link 'Built to Achieve Programme'
Business Link are able to provide services for the voluntary and community sector.
OGC now produce a monthly e-bulletin. To sign up contact ServiceDesk@ogc.gsi.gov.uk Or to read the latest Feb 2010 issue please follow the link http://ogccommunications.cgml1.com/OGClz/lz.aspx?p1=0582973S776&p=0
