In addition main contractors on public sector contracts can advertise sub-contract opportunities, giving smaller firms the chance to bid for contracts further down the supply chain Issuing policy guidance, that public bodies should take steps to ensure that financial requirements (e.g. requirements relating to turnover and insurance levels), do not act as a barrier to participation by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); producing the supplier journey, a comprehensive online guide that: explains the process of awarding a public sector contracts, sets out what buyers expect suppliers to do at each stage in that process; gives practical information on how to find out about business opportunities, how to bid for business, and what to expect when delivering the contract; tells suppliers what support is available to help them win business, and what they can do if they are unsuccessful; simplifying the pre...