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SME's and the public procurement process for big government contracts

For many years smaller companies have long complained that the public procurement process for big government contracts has been loaded in favour of much larger businesses with the bidding manpower. Now a consultation from the Govt launched this week aims to tilt that balance back toward SMEs. Speaking to Joe this morning Ross McCarthy Managing Director, Keystone Procurement and ISME National Council Member.

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05.45 31 Mar 2023


SME's and the public procurement process for big government contracts



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05.45 31 Mar 2023


For many years smaller companies have long complained that the public procurement process for big government contracts has been loaded in favour of much larger businesses with the bidding manpower.

Now a consultation from the Govt launched this week aims to tilt that balance back toward SMEs.

Speaking to Joe this morning Ross McCarthy Managing Director, Keystone Procurement and ISME National Council Member.


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