News: Small firms urged to sign up for Government contracts

Rotherham firms are being urged to sign up to the government's Supply2.gov.uk website and take advantage of the thousands of government contracts available. More than 123,000 companies have already signed up to the website, which provides an up to the minute database of government contracts for small businesses wishing to supply to the public sector. Suppliers who have signed up to the site receive advice on how best to access government contracts and a free daily email alert notifying them of new opportunities that are relevant to their business. Secretary of State Lord Mandelson said: "Every year the government spends many billions of pounds on public sector contracts. It is vital that we actively help small and medium sized companies take advantage of these business opportunities. In the current economic climate this is more important than ever. The supply.2gov.uk website is a crucial tool for this." Minister for Yorkshire & the Humber, Rosie Winterton said: "SMEs often have smaller overheads, local knowledge and great flexibility. Often they can offer the public sector better value for money than big business."
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