Where we advertise opportunities to do business with SWP
South Wales Police does not maintain an approved supplier list but employs several methods to publicise business opportunities. The methods employed will depend on the nature and value of the opportunity.
Sell2Wales
Sell2Wales is an initiative from the Welsh Assembly Government helping SMEs (small & medium sized enterprises) work successfully with public sector clients. The site allows you to view tender opportunities, promote your company, contact registered public sector organisations, and seek advice. Register your company at: www.sell2wales.co.uk
Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU)
Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) is the online version of OJEU. It gives direct access to notices of tender activity, over EU thresholds, which may interest you. You can gain access to TED from their website: www.tendersdirect.co.uk
Contrax Weekly UK
Contrax Weekly UK magazine provides up-to-date information on public sector tenders and contracts in the UK. Visit the website: www.contraxonline.com/cw_uk.shtml
Local newspapers and relevant trade journals
Local 'meet the buyer events'
Where to respond to online tendering opportunities:
Etenderwales
Etenderwales enables you to respond to our current online tendering opportunities in a secure environment. Register your company at: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Where to view South Wales Police existing contracts:
Bluelight Procurement Database (BLPD)
The Bluelight Procurement Database is an online information hub aimed at improving visibility and access to contract and procurement information for buyers within the emergency services in the UK. Suppliers should note that the BLPD is only available to registered users from member authorities, within the emergency services. However, suppliers can view contracts that Police forces and Fire services are currently using.