Local Partnerships
Local Partnerships work alongside local public bodies to improve their sourcing and commissioning skills, programme and project management capabilities, procurement, negotiating and contract management capacity, and their delivery, funding and partnering abilities

Business Link - Practical advice for business
A government-backed initiative to support small and medium-sized businesses across the UK.

Business Link Yorkshire
Business Link Yorkshire offers business support services to small and medium sized businesses in the Wakefield district

Federation of Small Businesses
The FSB is the largest compaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms.

Local Government Improvement and Development
The national body for supporting local authorities and it provides a wealth of case studies and advice for all services, including procurement.

Efficiency and Reform Group
The Efficiency and Reform Group works with government to improve procurement and project/programme management. It also works with suppliers to make the government marketplace more efficient and attractive to business.

Society of Procurement Officers
The Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO) engages in a range of activities to promote its strategic purchasing, contracting and supplies functions. Representing over 1700 members, SOPO provides area networks and forums and produces guidance on best practice.Its aim is to advise local authorities throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on all purchasing and supplies matters of national/general interest

Government Procurement Channel
The Government Procurement Channel is a portal of news and information for the public sector. The Portal delivers services including the Public Management Journal, The Government's News and Information Service, Procurement Channels detailing best value suppliers, and issues of importance across Government and the public sector

Supplier and Contract Management System
This is the regional on-line system used by all authorities in the Yorkshire and Humber region for e-sourcing and contract management. Any supplier may register free of charge, and will then be alerted by email of any relevant business opportunities.