Potential Actions - Business

Identification of Local Supply Chain

The Project Applicant may identify a local supply chain which they intend to carry out the work. This can be from their existing supply chain, or they may have negotiated, prior to commencement of the project, to engage with specific organisations in the sub-region.

Meet the Buyer Events

Where a Project Applicant has no existing local supply chain, they may propose a “Meet the Buyer Day” in the local region to make local businesses aware of the opportunities within their region or sub-region. These events will make the process of engaging with the Project Applicant transparent and give guidance on the possible procurement requirements that there may be.

Supply Chain Development

Where local firms may be engaged in the longer term, the Project Applicant may link with appropriate support networks such as Business Links or, at the sub-regional level, Constructing the Future in East Lancashire, to provide development events for businesses within their supply chain. This may include general management issues, or lead to specific accreditation such as ISO 14001 for Environmental Management Systems. This approach is beneficial in the delivery of the project and for the longer term development of local companies.