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Transformative Public Sector Wins: From £149M Growth to £800M Skills
From billion-pound deals to SME-friendly contracts, here’s your guide to thriving in the public sector this week.
Hey there👋
🌟 Did you know UK innovation funding just soared to £1.1B? From life sciences to faster grants, the opportunities are endless. Add Falkirk’s £149M growth deal and an £800M apprenticeship platform, and it's clear: the UK public sector is buzzing. Ready to take advantage?
Today’s Focus 🌟
🌍 UK Invests £79M in Global Clean Energy
🌟 Falkirk’s £149M Growth Deal: A Game-Changer for Jobs and Innovation
💼 New UKEF Guarantee Boosts UK Exports
🔄 Next-Gen Learning Hub: £800M Apprenticeship Revolution
DAILY SPEND WATCH
🚀 UK Government Contracts Analysis (Nov 11th-15th, 2024): £5.25B awarded across 1,186 contracts, with 67% SME-friendly opportunities. Daily spending ranged from £441.6M to £2.2B. Healthcare dominated (£2B in one day), followed by IT and Construction.
🔥 Digital transformation and sustainability lead current trends, with strong growth in East & SW England. Cloud capabilities and green initiatives are becoming must-haves.
💡 Want in? Start with contracts under £500K, build local partnerships, and focus on digital skills. Register on Contracts Finder, set your alerts, and begin small but think big.
Your slice of £5.25B awaits! Ready to win? 🎯
OPPORTUNITY PICKS
Shape the next generation of public sector talent through a secure, dynamic £800M apprenticeship platform that combines cutting-edge digital learning with traditional skills development. 💫
Opportunity Overview
Value: £800,000,000
Duration: 9 years and 7 months (until October 27, 2028)
Type: Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under Light Touch Regime
Scope: Apprenticeship Standards, End Point Assessments (EPAs), and related services
SME-friendly opportunity
💡 One Strategy That Could Set You Apart
Your competitive edge lies in the intersection of two non-negotiables: secure infrastructure and seamless digital delivery - invest heavily in both, but remember security clearance and Cyber Essentials certification are your entry tickets. Without these, even the most innovative training solutions won't make it through the gate. 🛡️
INSIGHT OF THE WEEK
🚀 UK Innovation Funding Soars in 2024!
Want to fund your big idea? Innovate UK's budget just jumped 66% to £1.1B!
💡 What's New:
Faster grants through ARIA
£1B boost for Life Sciences
Biggest innovation funding pool yet
Ready to turn your idea into reality? Start planning now! ✨
NEWS
The UK’s £79M funding package, announced at COP29, will support clean energy adoption in developing nations, driving decarbonization and green growth. Key funds target energy storage, zero-emission tech, and industrial innovation.
What This Means:
Cleaner Tech Worldwide 🌱
Global Decarbonization 🌍
UK Jobs & Cheaper Energy Bills 💡
Your Role:
Join the push for a sustainable future!
The UK and Scottish Governments, alongside Falkirk Council, have signed a transformative deal to drive economic growth and create over 1,660 jobs in the next decade. The package funds 11 major projects, including carbon capture facilities, skills hubs, and vibrant cultural spaces.
What it means:
A Thriving Economy for Falkirk & Grangemouth 📈
Advancements in Green Technology 🌍
New Opportunities for Local Communities 🏡
What’s Next:
These projects are set to roll out in 2025—be ready to engage, invest, and benefit from this regional transformation!
UK Export Finance’s Early Project Services Guarantee (EPSG) helps British engineering, design, and technical firms win global contracts. Assuring lenders makes UK expertise more attractive to overseas buyers.
🛠 What It Unlocks:
Stronger Global Appeal🌍: Attracts international buyers to British expertise.
Seamless Project Financing🔗: Facilitates end-to-end funding for major projects.
Export Growth📈: Boosts UK service exports and competitiveness.
💡 Explore opportunities during International Trade Week!
TECHNOLOGY
🚀💫 Koncile: AI procurement platform to extract, control & analyze spend 💰
💌 Truelist: Unlimited email validation platform for better deliverability ✨
🔍 Sharbo AI: AI-powered competitor feature tracking & analysis 📊
TIP OF THE DAY
📊 Struggling with supplier engagement?
Pre-Market Engagement: Host workshops or webinars to inform potential suppliers about upcoming opportunities.
Clear Communication: Keep lines open—respond promptly to queries during the bidding process!
Diversity Matters: Encourage bids from diverse suppliers to foster innovation and competition.
Did this newsletter spark some ideas? Let your friends in on the latest public sector updates.
Until next time!
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