Public sector procurement

Public sector procurement, also known as government purchasing, is the procurement of goods and services by government agencies. This is to say, government agencies are soliciting the public business sector for the goods and services they provide. This is a very formal process that is required by law, in which government agencies issue bid proposals and seek responses from companies. Responses are accepted until the closing date and the lowest bidder is awarded the contract. This is a very standard process across the United Kingdom and among most agencies, but it is important to fully understand the detailed processes of each agency if you intend on doing business with them.