Collection: Trading fairly
One of our favourite pieces of work in The Ops Nest was when we asked contractors and suppliers to tell us what they wished we did differently when it comes to 'doing business' with them. Here is a collection of really simple things you could do to build those relationships!
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Give a reasonable timeframe for suppliers to respond
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Provide clarity around payment terms
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Undertaking 'JUST TRANSITION' with your supply chain
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Have a clear timeframe
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Give feedback
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Give as much information as possible - even the not so good stuff!
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Look local!
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Do not share designs or ideas
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Create a template for response to enable like for like comparison
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Create a mission statement to highlight what the event hopes to achieve
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Commit to a moderate frequency for tendering
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Choose companies that stand a chance
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Be clear / overt about how the tender is being run
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Base your procurement on more than just ££
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