Open for e-business We is particularly interested in lowering the cost of the procurement process; we are committed to doing business electronically for the benefit of all. As a first step along this road, we use the Government Procurement Card (VISA) for low-value orders. We encourage suppliers to accept payment in this way - and it is likely to be a requirement for many future contracts.
Open for business with small firms We are responsible for developing business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with up to 500 employees. 'Value for money' is the only deciding factor when we award contracts competitively but, given our wider responsibility, we strongly encourage SMEs to bid for the DTI contracts they believe they could fulfill. Our procurement is devolved across many areas of the Department. You will find the main points of contact here. We hope you find these pages useful. Please send your suggestions or queries to: Paul Buckfield Tel: 020 7215 6321 Email paul.buckfield@dti.gsi.gov.uk
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