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008			081217s2008 xxkad f 100 0 eng d
020			_a9781845325121
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041	0		_aeng
050	0	4	_a692.8 $2 18
110	1		_aUnited Kingdom _bHM Treasury
245	0	0	_aAccelerating the SME economic engine _bthrough transparent, simple and strategic procurement _h[electronic resource]
260			_aLondon _bHM Treasury _c2008
505	2		_aIntroduction -- Transparency -- Simplicity -- Strategic procurement -- Could SME access be improved by setting a goal? -- Annex A: Definitions, scope and terms of reference -- Annex B: Analysis of progress since 2003 -- Annex C: Methodology of data collection -- Annex D: Summary of the call for evidence process -- Annex E: International comparisons -- Annex F: About the committee
520			_aReports on the research done by an advisory committee. Shows what the Government could do to help small and medium enterprises to have better chances to access public contracts. This report has to be included in the Pre-Budget Report for 2009. Recommends an improvement in procurement. The main measures are presented here. All contracts opportunities above £20,000 from the public sector and all procurement documentation should be advertised electronically by 2010. Qualification criteria should be standardised and incorporated in the pre-qualification questionnaire. When selecting successful tenderers, consideration should be given to all their relevant experience and not their experience in the public sector only. Flexibility is required when selection is based on a particular accreditation scheme or standard. Innovation Procurement Plans should be used to verify coherence between procurement and commercial strategy and to encourage innovation. Ensure fairness of contract for sub-contractors.
521	2		_aAdvanced
590			_aKA
651		4	_aUnited Kingdom _y
690			_aProcurement _96260
700	1		_aGlover, Anne
856	4	8	_uhttps://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/d/pbr08_economicengine_2390.pdf _zView the report free of charge at www.hm-treasury.gov.uk...
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