2 . Enhance supply chain networks
Provide greater opportunity , knowledge sharing and information for businesses to access contracts in the public and private sector
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• Implemented learning from the Fit to Bid pilot ( see In Focus ) and coordinated supply chain intelligence with key partners including Heathrow Airport Limited and West London Business ( WLB )
• Procured a second ‘ Winning tenders and contracts ’ programme with up to 100 business to be trained to successfully bid for contracts
• Designed and implemented the discretionary grant scheme that awarded £ 3.3M to 407 local businesses
• Designed and managed the aviation sector grant scheme that awarded £ 2.2M to 145 local businesses
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• Deliver the ‘ Winning tenders and contracts ’ programme
• Enable local businesses to benefit from contract opportunities from Ealing Council , other public sector bodies and 1st Tier suppliers .
• Explore joint working with Heathrow to engage Ealing businesses to access Heathrow supply chains
• Adopt a revised approach to procurement that prioritises community wealth building and promotes local businesses in accessing second and third tier supplier opportunities and their wider networks
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• West London Business
• Heathrow Airport Limited
• West London Alliance
• Park Royal Business Group
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