The Chest
Along with most public authorities in the region, Wyre has implemented a 'Supplier Portal (the Chest)', which has been developed for the 46 council's in the North West by the Regional Centre of Excellence.
The Portal enables all suppliers to register their capability on to a single regional web site where they are asked to register 'once only'. Registration on the Portal will allow Local Authority buyers to match their requirements against registered suppliers.
The system will also enable quotations / tenders to be actioned electronically within the same system and for suppliers to receive alerts when any council is in the market, although it will be some time before this electronic tendering facility is fully utilised across the region.
It is strongly recommend that you register your details on the Portal since it is from the companies registered in the system that the council will choose who it invites for a quotation or to tender.
Details of the site can be found on the Chest website.