Hints and tips for winning more work

We are committed to helping SMEs get fit-to-supply and win more work.

Over recent years the public & private sectors have begun to understand the benefits you, as small businesses, can offer. The government even aim to award at least 30 per cent of all government contracts to small and medium-sized businesses over the next few years.

However, we know that finding and winning this type of work can sometimes be a minefield for small businesses, so we’ve put together tips in this section to help you find and win new contracts starting with these 5 steps.

1. 1

   Sign up to Constructionline

   Joining Constructionline will show you have met the government's official pre-qualification standard and are "fit-to-supply". Read more  

   
   
2. 2

   Get to grips with the professional purchasing process

   Now's the time to position yourself and get to grips with the professional purchasing process. Read more

   
   
3. 3

   Speak to your target buyers

   Get your name known and find out how their local purchasing departments operate. Read more

   
   
4. 4

   Look for work opportunities

   Use our Opportunities Notice Board available free with your membership plus other sources. Read more

   
   
5. 5

   Apply for a contract

   Great news - you're in the race. But now's the time to really sell yourself. Read more