Contractors & suppliers
Fair, transparent access to public sector work
Link14 is built on long-term supplier relationships — clear expectations, honest feedback and a genuine pipeline of public sector projects.
Why bid for Link14
A framework worth being on
- Real pipeline, not a paper framework
- SME and regional contractor friendly lotting
- No cost to apply or to be appointed
- Published evaluation criteria and feedback
- Direct dialogue with client organisations
- Supplier forums and early engagement
- Prompt payment expectations through the chain
- Recognition for strong delivery performance
Timeline
What happens and when
2026
Market engagement
Events, surveys and one-to-one sessions shaping lot structure and requirements.
Late 2026
Tender published
Procurement documents released with a clear submission window and briefing sessions.
Early 2027
Evaluation & award
Transparent evaluation against published criteria, with feedback for all bidders.
March 2027
Framework live
Appointed suppliers begin receiving call-off opportunities from day one.
Supplier library
Resources for bidders
- Becoming a supplier
- Tender guidance
- Framework expectations
- Performance standards
- Collaboration guidance
- Supplier success stories
- Frequently asked questions
- Downloadable resources
FAQs