The Local Government management Agency (LGMA) along with several other partners including the Local Enterprise Offices, and The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, have published a new Public Procurement Guide 2023 to help small and medium enterprises and sole traders to make the most of business opportunities in the public sector.

The guide was developed by the local government sector to provide an easy-to-understand introduction to public procurement processes, procedures and vocabulary. It aims to explain, in simple language, how local authorities and other public bodies purchase goods, services and works and to encourage businesses of all sizes to engage with the many business opportunities within local authorities and public bodies.

To view or download the guide please click HERE