http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog.html A blog covering tenders and advice on tender opportunities. en-us 2012-05-17T22:42:28+01:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Cheaper-and-Quicker-Government-Procurement-post-185-9.html <div>It was announced in The Guardian today that the UK Government will be drastically attempting to reduce it's own deficit, and save billions of pounds, by buying basic goods and services cheaper, and quicker than ever before.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Pessimists amongst us may well point... 2011-07-20T15:31:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Cheaper-and-Quicker-Government-Procurement-post-185-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Creating-Tender-Opportunities-for-SMEs-Presents-New-Public-Sector-Challenges--post-183-9.html <div>The new UK coalition government has been making promises to SMEs to open up procurement opportunities to them. Making this happen, however, is a difficult task that presents many new challenges for public sector organisations. Identifying these challenges is an important step towards making... 2011-05-20T11:47:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Creating-Tender-Opportunities-for-SMEs-Presents-New-Public-Sector-Challenges--post-183-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-OJEU-Argued-to-be-Restrictive-to-Tendering-post-181-9.html <p>With most of Europe suffering from the aftermath of the credit crunch, budget cuts are widespread. In the search for savings, public sector procurement has been one area that has been put under the microscope by European governments. This in turn has led to governments considering radical new... 2011-05-09T10:39:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-OJEU-Argued-to-be-Restrictive-to-Tendering-post-181-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-A-Bright-Future-for-New-Bidders-for-European-Tenders-post-179-9.html <div>With the UK Government pushing reforms for public services, a managing partner at a not-for-profit research group has suggested that procurement practices must adapt to be able follow new policies.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Matthew Horne from the Innovation Unit has said that the new culture... 2011-05-03T13:47:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-A-Bright-Future-for-New-Bidders-for-European-Tenders-post-179-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Underbidding-Causing-Lose-Lose-for-Buyers-and-Providers-post-177-9.html <p>With current times being tough for private companies, many are using price as a way to stay competitive in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.europeantenders.com">public sector tender market</a>. While this in itself isn't necessarily a problem, unfortunately some companies have been... 2011-04-18T15:42:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Underbidding-Causing-Lose-Lose-for-Buyers-and-Providers-post-177-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-Government-Moves-to-Open-Tender-Opportunities-to-SMEs--post-175-9.html <p>The UK government is making moves to improve tender opportunities for SMEs. Amongst the many announcements of how they plan to do so, Prime Minister David Cameron has also vocally encouraged purchasing professionals to choose innovative new providers. In return, he expects procurement managers to... 2011-04-11T16:19:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-Government-Moves-to-Open-Tender-Opportunities-to-SMEs--post-175-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Public-Sector-Budget-Cuts-Lead-to-Increased-Use-of-Shared-Services--post-173-9.html <p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Budget-Cuts-Have-Potential-To-Create-More-Efficient-Tendering--post-163-9.html">budget cuts in the UK and elsewhere</a> are set to effect the European tender market in 2011, with its influence becoming more pronounced... 2011-04-04T15:25:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Public-Sector-Budget-Cuts-Lead-to-Increased-Use-of-Shared-Services--post-173-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-EU-Data-Protection-Circle-Expansion-Announced-in-Official-Journal-of-European-Union-post-171-9.html <div>The Official Journal of the European Union recently published the news that the European Commission is increasing the number of countries it deems to have adequate data protection laws.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>As part of the EU's Data Protection Directive, the European Commission... 2011-03-28T12:43:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-EU-Data-Protection-Circle-Expansion-Announced-in-Official-Journal-of-European-Union-post-171-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK's-New-Equality-Duty-Helps-Citizens-Hold-Public-Sector-Bodies-Accountable-for-Discrimination-post-169-9.html <p>As part of the UK Government's Equality Act of 2010, the new public sector Equality Duty comes into effect on 6th April 2011. Essentially, it is a law that tells UK public sector organisations to consider equality when making decisions. Obviously, this will influence the way that the public... 2011-03-21T11:59:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK's-New-Equality-Duty-Helps-Citizens-Hold-Public-Sector-Bodies-Accountable-for-Discrimination-post-169-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-Government-to-Scrap-PQQs-for-Central-Government-Procurements-post-167-9.html <div>It has been announced in the UK that procurement efforts, where the Central Government is concerned, is set to change, and debate has arisen as to whether the change is really a positive one.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The Cabinet Office, under Francis Maude has made the decision to get... 2011-02-17T09:57:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-Government-to-Scrap-PQQs-for-Central-Government-Procurements-post-167-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-SMEs-Pessimistic-About-Public-Sector-Contracts-Despite-Government-Promises--post-165-9.html <p>Despite moves made by PM David Cameron to open up government procurement opportunities to UK SMEs, most remain pessimistic of their chances of winning work going forward.&nbsp;</p> <p>As <a target="_blank" href="http://realbusiness.co.uk/leadership/sme_doubts_over_publicsector_contracts">reported... 2011-01-17T17:09:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-SMEs-Pessimistic-About-Public-Sector-Contracts-Despite-Government-Promises--post-165-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Budget-Cuts-Have-Potential-To-Create-More-Efficient-Tendering--post-163-9.html <div>The need for budget cuts are currently driving a extensive search for cost reductions and savings in public-sector bodies across Europe. For countries making severe austerity cuts, like the UK, this is an ideal opportunity to review public-sector procurement, creating long lasting (if not... 2011-01-10T15:03:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Budget-Cuts-Have-Potential-To-Create-More-Efficient-Tendering--post-163-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-Public-Sector-Tender-Cuts-to-Benefit-Open-Source-Software-and-Small-IT-Suppliers--post-161-9.html <p>In line with pre-election pledges, the UK government's deputy Chief Information Officer, Bill McCluggage, announced plans to move away from both proprietary software and &quot;large system integrators&quot;. This move will see the public-sector IT contracts divided, creating more public-sector... 2011-01-05T17:04:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-UK-Public-Sector-Tender-Cuts-to-Benefit-Open-Source-Software-and-Small-IT-Suppliers--post-161-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Turn-Tender-Rejections-into-a-Tender-Opportunity-post-159-9.html <div>Tendering is a competitive arena, and there are few companies out there who can say that they have never been knocked back after bidding for a tender. While it's not a great feeling to be knocked back for anything, you should try to take everything as an opportunity.&nbsp;</div>... 2010-12-14T14:08:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Turn-Tender-Rejections-into-a-Tender-Opportunity-post-159-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tight-Budgets-Make-Risk-Management-a-Priority-when-Tendering--post-157-9.html <div>In an ideal world, if you hit unexpected costs after winning a contract, the contract authority would be willing to pay more. Even some of the biggest corporations in the world find their jobs effected by unexpected costs, as shown with the various Olympic stadiums for London 2012. However,... 2010-11-30T11:38:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tight-Budgets-Make-Risk-Management-a-Priority-when-Tendering--post-157-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Green-Tendering-Gaining-Ground-post-155-9.html <p>A report released by the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/progress-towards-kyoto/">European Environment Agency</a> shows that the EU-15 (the countries in the EU in 1995) is on target to reach the 8% drop in emissions agreed under the Kyoto protocol. The EU-27 (the... 2010-11-22T16:26:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Green-Tendering-Gaining-Ground-post-155-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Norway-Create-New-Public-Sector-Information-Portal--post-153-9.html <div>Norway have created a new portal to help make their <b>public sector information</b> (or PSI) easier to access and use for both Norwegians and other EU nations. At present, <a target="_blank" href="http://data.norge.no/">data.norge.no</a> is just a blog, but soon it shall become a national data... 2010-11-15T13:26:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Norway-Create-New-Public-Sector-Information-Portal--post-153-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Budget-Cuts-and-their-Effect-on-Tenders-post-151-9.html <div>With big budget cuts coming to many EU nations, experts are predicting gloomy conditions for European tenders. The newly elected government has announced a &pound;6 billion cut in spending, and Sir Philip Green, Britain's ninth richest person, has said that the UK government, with the right... 2010-11-08T13:49:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Budget-Cuts-and-their-Effect-on-Tenders-post-151-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-London-2012-Means-Tenders-Galore-in-the-UK-post-149-9.html <div>The 2012 Olympics in London, when finished, will have created roughly 75,000 public sector tender opportunities in the UK. With the overall Olympic budget at over &pound;9 billion, it was a fantastic opportunity for businesses to go after new contracts.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The Olympic... 2010-11-01T15:31:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-London-2012-Means-Tenders-Galore-in-the-UK-post-149-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-and-Standardisation-in-The-EU-post-147-9.html <div>Understanding EU standards is crucial for SMEs to complete European tenders. If you cannot comply with the standards required for a particular tender, then obviously you cannot bid for that particular contract.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>CEN (the European Committee for Standardisation) and... 2010-10-25T17:26:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-and-Standardisation-in-The-EU-post-147-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Public-Sector-Tending-After-Proposed-Government-Cuts-post-145-9.html <p>Earlier this year, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.building.co.uk">Building.co.uk</a>, a website and publication devoted to the construction industry, released a market analysis and forecast that took a look at public sector tendering and how is sits in the current economic market. The hot... 2010-10-11T14:58:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Public-Sector-Tending-After-Proposed-Government-Cuts-post-145-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders---Know-What-You-Want-and-Go-for-it!-post-143-9.html <p>We took a look at <a href="http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tender-CPV-Codes---Their-Uses-and-Oddities-post-141-9.html">tender CPV codes</a> last week and the sort of things that they're used for. Something that came up doing that particular post was that, in the realm of... 2010-10-04T15:59:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders---Know-What-You-Want-and-Go-for-it!-post-143-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tender-CPV-Codes---Their-Uses-and-Oddities-post-141-9.html <p>If you are well versed in the world of tendering or use a <a href="http://www.europeantenders.com/">tender alert service</a> you should be quite familiar with CPV codes and how they can be used to boost your chances of finding the perfect tender matches.&nbsp;</p> <p>CPV codes are the industry... 2010-09-27T11:40:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tender-CPV-Codes---Their-Uses-and-Oddities-post-141-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Working-Out-Tenders:-Framework-Agreements-post-139-9.html <p>Tendering can, on occasion, prove to be a complex beast. With lots of specific jargon and numerous types of tender agreements, it can be difficult to know just what you are getting yourself into sometimes.&nbsp;</p> <p>One such complexity in tendering is framework agreements. We occasionally get... 2010-09-22T13:42:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Working-Out-Tenders:-Framework-Agreements-post-139-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-How-to-Receive-International-Payments-post-137-9.html <div>It requires some consideration to ensure the most cost-effective method of converting foreign currencies into sterling when receiving&nbsp;<a href="http://www.worldfirst.com/private/international-payments/">international payments</a>. The variance in banking systems within Europe and further... 2010-08-31T15:12:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-How-to-Receive-International-Payments-post-137-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-The-Official-Journal-of-the-European-Union-post-135-9.html <p>A commonly found acronym in the world of public sector tendering is OJEU, and it stands for the Official Journal of the European Union. Formerly the Official Journal of the European Community, the OJEU is the international publication in which all tenders that are valued above a certain financial... 2010-08-23T10:43:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-The-Official-Journal-of-the-European-Union-post-135-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-eTendering-and-How-it-can-Benefit-Your-Business-post-133-9.html <p>eTendering and eProcurement are fast becoming the front line of public sector tendering practice. &nbsp;Purchasers are moving more and more towards online solutions for releasing tenders and seeking submissions from contractors so it's important that, if you are a contractor, you get to grips... 2010-08-16T18:39:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-eTendering-and-How-it-can-Benefit-Your-Business-post-133-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Public-Sector-Cuts-and-Tender-Opportunities-post-131-9.html <div>There is no doubt that the reduction in public expenditure will affect the world of tendering but is it all bad news? You may be concerned that the proposed cuts will see public sector tender opportunities dry up, but this may not be the case.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The proposed cuts may... 2010-08-09T10:26:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Public-Sector-Cuts-and-Tender-Opportunities-post-131-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Understanding-Tenders---A-Tender-Glossary-post-129-9.html <div>It is certainly important to know the meanings of various tender-related words and acronyms. Here we provide a mini glossary of some of the most commonly used ones:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><b>Aggregation</b></div> <div>Summing the value of individual contracts for the same supply contract... 2010-08-02T15:36:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Understanding-Tenders---A-Tender-Glossary-post-129-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tender-Bidding---A-Team-Game-post-127-9.html <p>Organising a tender bid can be a very time consuming task and the importance of effective bid management can not be under estimated when your company is faced with a pressing deadline and is under pressure to compile a winning tender proposal.</p> <p>Be careful not to leave the task of bid... 2010-07-28T11:37:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tender-Bidding---A-Team-Game-post-127-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-What-Constitutes-Bad-Practice-When-Tendering?--post-125-9.html <p>As well as there being a range of advisable actions which constitute good tendering practice, there are also a number of things which aspiring tender applicants should look to avoid at all costs. Here they are:</p> <p>1)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b>Bad... 2010-07-19T14:58:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-What-Constitutes-Bad-Practice-When-Tendering?--post-125-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-How-to-Get-the-Best-out-of-Tendering-post-123-9.html <div>The actual process of tendering is generally quite simple. However, it takes some measure of skill, determination and application to be successful at it. Repeatedly successful tender applicants tend to be familiar with all the techniques, tips and tricks of the trade. There is no hard and fast... 2010-07-12T13:57:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-How-to-Get-the-Best-out-of-Tendering-post-123-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Guidance-for-Pre-Qualification-Questionaries-post-121-9.html <div>Before your company is invited to formally tender, you will often be asked to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionaire (PQQ) in order to assess whether your business has the financial and technical ability to fullfill the contract offered. The awarding authority will use the PQQ to complie a... 2010-07-05T15:24:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Guidance-for-Pre-Qualification-Questionaries-post-121-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Recommended-Books-on-Tendering-post-119-9.html <p>Looking for a comprehensive guide on tendering? Below are a list of useful resources tailored to provide information and guidance to those who wish to improve their chances of winning tenders or understanding public procurement.<br /> <br /> <a... 2010-06-28T11:25:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Recommended-Books-on-Tendering-post-119-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Top-10-Tips---Applying-for-Tenders-post-117-9.html <p>Getting geared up to apply for tender opportunities? Take a quick look at our top 10 tips for applying for tenders</p> <p> <p>1. Only apply for contracts that you can complete - don't apply for something you 'might' be able to mange in the future.</p> <p>2. Research tender opportunities... 2010-06-15T13:30:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Top-10-Tips---Applying-for-Tenders-post-117-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Top-5-Tips-When-Searching-For-Tenders-post-115-9.html <p>Searching for tenders can be a daunting task, especially if you are in an industry that is lucky enough to have a high number of contracts available. The key to successfully searching for tenders is to be specific about what you're looking for and sticking to it! Here are our top 5 tips when... 2010-05-12T13:24:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Top-5-Tips-When-Searching-For-Tenders-post-115-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tender-Thresholds-post-113-9.html <p>All tenders that are released in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) are bound, financially, to a series of thresholds.</p> <p>These thresholds dictate whether or not a tender opportunity is released into the OJEU. The European Union stipulates that tenders from public sector... 2010-02-25T19:49:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tender-Thresholds-post-113-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Pounds-to-Euros---Getting-the-Best-Rate-post-105-9.html <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px">&nbsp;</p> <p><span>If you are a UK based business trading in Europe, with import payments or export sales in Euros occurring on a regular basis, converting the two currencies almost becomes a side business for... 2010-02-01T14:52:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Pounds-to-Euros---Getting-the-Best-Rate-post-105-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Happy-New-Year-from-European-Tenders-post-103-9.html <p>Happy New Year to everyone. We wish you much success in dealing with <a href="http://www.europentenders.com">tenders</a> in 2010!!</p> <p>It's set to be an interesting year with lots of change. While things are looking a little bleak on the financial front in regards to public sector procurement,... 2010-01-04T12:32:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Happy-New-Year-from-European-Tenders-post-103-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Merry-Christmas-from-European-Tenders!-post-101-9.html <p>The team here at EuropeanTenders would just like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!</p> <p>Hopefully everyone will be taking a well deserved break over the festive period so that we can eat too much, recharge and get ready to start again in the New Year but if you're still working hard over... 2009-12-28T12:26:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Merry-Christmas-from-European-Tenders!-post-101-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Successful-Tender-Bidding-post-99-9.html <p>We have looked at what it takes to be a winner when it comes to tenders before, but I think that it pays to continually look at the central strengths that every tender bid should have in order to be a success.&nbsp;</p> <p>A bid with a chance of success should:</p> <ul> <li>Be unique and... 2009-12-14T16:03:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Successful-Tender-Bidding-post-99-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Reducing-Carbon-Emissions-in-2010-post-97-9.html <p>With global leaders meeting in Copenhagen to discuss <b>climate change</b> and what we are going to do about it, now is a good time to think about your business and how you are helping the green effort.</p> <p>We have looked at this before and how offering a greener alternative is helping some... 2009-12-07T12:55:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Reducing-Carbon-Emissions-in-2010-post-97-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-E-Procurement-to-be-Governed-by-a-Common-Standard-post-95-9.html <p>It was recently reported by European Union News that e-procurement and online tenders are a step closer to having a common standard. &nbsp;</p> <p>Tenders online have become big business in recent years, with more businesses choosing to look to generate leads and create opportunities using the... 2009-11-30T13:23:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-E-Procurement-to-be-Governed-by-a-Common-Standard-post-95-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-in-the-Construction-Industry-post-93-9.html <p><b><a href="http://www.europeantenders.com">Tenders</a></b> in the construction industry have been amongst the worst hit by the global recession. With the housing and industrial sectors amongst the worst affected, the availability of construction jobs in general has diminished, let alone... 2009-11-23T10:10:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-in-the-Construction-Industry-post-93-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-and-How-New-Budgets-Will-Affect-Opportunities-post-91-9.html <p>The world of tenders and tender procurement has always been a highly competitive one. Given that the vast majority of public sector contracts come for the Government or Local Authorities, it is expected that competition will ensure that the best company, with the best value for money wins the... 2009-11-16T10:51:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-and-How-New-Budgets-Will-Affect-Opportunities-post-91-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-for-Science-City-post-89-9.html <p>It was announced last year that Newcastle-upon-Tyne was to create the best and most advanced Science City in Europe. Plans are now underway to secure the best people for the job in creating this &nbsp;huge hub of scientific activity&nbsp;through tendering.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <a... 2009-11-09T10:33:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Tenders-for-Science-City-post-89-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Effect-of-Foreign-Exchange-Rates-on-Your-Business-post-87-9.html <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">The world's economic system completely depends upon&nbsp;<a href="http://www.worldfirst.com">foreign exchange rates</a>. Having said that, it is essential for all business enterprises to understand and learn how it operates. Bottom line is, foreign exchange... 2009-11-04T14:52:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Effect-of-Foreign-Exchange-Rates-on-Your-Business-post-87-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Managing-Risk-post-85-9.html <p>Tendering is undoubtedly a risky business on many levels. There are pitfalls at every stage of the process both for bidders and those seeking a service provider.</p> <p>On this blog we have often talked about making sure that you are able to meet your end of the deal when either bidding, or... 2009-11-02T14:22:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Managing-Risk-post-85-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Join-Forces...-post-83-9.html <p>We've previously discussed the issue that you shouldn't approach any <a href="http://europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Honesty-is-the-best-policy-post-35-9.html">tenders</a> that your business isn't truly able to able to deliver on. We recommended that you take an objective look at your... 2009-10-26T16:22:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Join-Forces...-post-83-9.html http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Good-Communication-is-the-Key-to-Success-post-81-9.html <p>When you submit to tender you are effectively putting yourself forward to enter a working partnership with the company that has put the contract out.&nbsp;</p> <p>Many contracts held under the EU regulations will be fairly sizable, and therefore a solid working relationship is essential to both... 2009-10-19T14:12:00+00:00 http://www.europeantenders.com/tenders_blog/blog-Good-Communication-is-the-Key-to-Success-post-81-9.html