How to do Business with The Guinness Partnership
Procurement solutions that provide
'Value for Money' are an essential element of enabling us to
deliver better services to our customers.
The Guinness Partnership is committed to a fair and
equitable procurement procedure in line with current European Union
Procurement legislation.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), provide a
valuable contribution to the needs of our customers through
innovation, responsiveness and quality in the provision of goods,
services and works.
The Guinness Partnership believes that SMEs should
be encouraged to play a greater role in our procurement
processes.
The Guinness Partnership is always looking for new
and innovative suppliers. Whatever the business of an SME, there
are likely to be markets within our sector in which it can compete
by contracting directly or as a subcontractor.
This guide provides information on accessing and competing
for business opportunities for SMEs who are seeking to widen their
customer base to include The Guinness Partnership.
The European Commission's definition of what a small or medium
sized business is based on a combination of the following
criteria:
- number of salaried workers,
- Medium sized if it has between 50 and 250 employees
- Small if the workforce is less than 50.
- turnover
- balance sheet
- independence
A diverse group of businesses fall into this category; ranging
from sole traders to established firms. This also includes start
ups, partnerships, ethnic minority-led businesses and social
enterprises.
For ease of reference, in this guide that group is referred to
as SMEs (Small and Medium sized Enterprises).
If you work in a small or medium sized business, this
Guide aims to help you in three ways:-
- Firstly it will tell you about where to find opportunities from
The Guinness Partnership.
- Secondly it will explain how you can bid for work.
- Thirdly, it will advise you of the further contacts you may
need to make
Here are some guidance documents which may support you in
preparing to bid for work:
HSE Five Steps to Risk Assessment
HSE Health And Safety Policy Example
HSE Risk Assessment and Policy
Template
Sample Method Statement
Stating Your
Business