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Lost Pension Pots Total £20bn
Around 1.6 million pension pots worth almost £20 billion remain unclaimed by savers in the UK, according to research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). A survey of 12 large insurers, covering around half of the defined contribution pensions…
Read More »Carpet and Flooring Installers wanted – UK Wide
The Fitters Desk are a Specialist Supplier of Carpet and Flooring Fitters and Layers on a Temporary Contract basis. We are always on the lookout for Fitters with the Following Skills and Attributes: Commercial Fitters with CSCS Cards who can…
Read More »Estimating, Sales & Marketing Manager Required
Middlesex Flooring Limited, is a leading, reputable flooring contractor based in Uxbridge working across London and the South East for over 25 years – Marketing Manager required. We aim to achieve the highest possible standards and look to provide unparalleled service…
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Small and Minor Works Preferred Supplier List – Flooring Tender opportunity
Open Flooring Tender opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Roof – 44112400 Building construction work –…
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3rd Floor Refurbishment Works Tender to 65 Petty France
Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Construction work – 45000000 Location of contract London Value…
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Flooring Supplier Tender Opportunity
Open early engagement – This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. Flooring Tender summary Industry Carpets, mats and rugs – 39530000 Floor-laying work…
Read More » Flooring Sales Person wanted – Flooring Retailer – Cardiff
Carpet Roles UK are delighted to be assisting their clients, an exciting new Flooring Retailer with a network of branches across the whole of the UK with ambitious plans for growing their branch network to 100+ Stores in the near…
Read More »Project Manager Wanted – Commercial Flooring Contractors
Carpet Roles UK are delighted to be assisting our our Clients, a market leading Home Counties based Family run Business in the contract and commercial flooring sector in the South of England who deal with a wide portfolio of Bespoke…
Read More »Quantity Surveyor wanted – Flooring Contractor – Manchester
Job Description Carpet Roles UK are delighted to be working with a leading Flooring Contractor based in Manchester but who operate throughout the wider UK in their search for a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the Commercial side of their business…
Read More »Directors Call For SME Productivity Allowance
Business leaders are urging the Government to introduce a ‘productivity allowance’, to help improve economic performance among small firms. The allowance was suggested in a report by the Institute of Directors (IoD), and would take the form of an enhanced…
Read More »Chancellor Hints At Lowering The Annual Allowance
The annual allowance on pension tax relief is expected to be cut in Budget 2018, according to predictions from Royal London. In a recent speech, Chancellor Philip Hammond said the cost of pension tax relief is “eye-wateringly expensive”, adding to…
Read More »Treasury Eyes ‘Off-Payroll’ Crackdown
The Treasury is adding the finishing touches to revamped tax rules which in their current form are seen as enabling the self-employed to pay less in national insurance contributions, according to the BBC. Self-employed people who set up private companies…
Read More »CBI Makes Post-Brexit Recommendations
The Chancellor should announce a substantial financial package in the upcoming Budget to prepare businesses for life after Brexit, according to the Confederation for British Industry (CBI). In its pre-Budget letter to Philip Hammond, the CBI called on the Chancellor…
Read More »Inheritance Tax Exemptions ‘Should Be Replaced’
Chancellor Philip Hammond is being urged to remove layers of complexity surrounding inheritance tax when delivering his Budget. The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) is due to make its recommendations, which may include a single, larger annual exemption to replace…
Read More »New Measures Proposed To Tackle Late Payments
The Government has proposed new measures to address the problem of late payments to small businesses. Several proposals were published as part of a consultation on the issue, as the Government seeks views on how to improve payment culture and…
Read More »85% SMEs Achieve Funding Boost
The overwhelming majority of small businesses in the UK that applied for finance in the first six months of 2018 were successful. Market research firm BDRC conducted research on behalf of UK Finance, and found 85% of small businesses were…
Read More »Government Announces Apprenticeship Levy Reforms
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a package of new measures to reform the under-fire apprenticeship levy. Under the new rules, employers who pay the apprenticeship levy will be able to transfer a quarter of their funds to organisations in their…
Read More »Businesses Claim £3.7bn In R&D Relief
Companies working on innovative projects received almost £3.7 billion in Government support for the 2015/16 tax year, HMRC statistics show. In total, 43,040 companies in the UK claimed research and development (R&D) tax credits in 2015/16 – up 22% on…
Read More »HMRC Extends Making Tax Digital For VAT Pilot
More than half a million businesses are now able to test out digital tax reporting for VAT, after HMRC extended its Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT pilot scheme to sole traders and companies. From 1 April 2019, VAT-registered businesses…
Read More »Chancellor Confirms 2018 Budget Date
Budget 2018 will take place on Monday 29 October, Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed. In a post on Twitter, Hammond said he would set out a plan that would support public services and build a “stronger, more prosperous economy”. Many…
Read More »Savers Warned To Plan For A Longer Retirement
Pension savers will need to plan for a longer retirement, as the population of over-90s in the UK continues to grow. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows the number of people aged 90 and over increased to 579,776…
Read More »Time Running Out To Register For Self-Assessment
With just over a week to go until the registration deadline for self-assessment returns for the 2017/18 tax year, HMRC is reminding taxpayers that time is running out. Anyone submitting a self-assessment tax return for the first time will need…
Read More »HMRC Launches Making Tax Digital Awareness Campaign
HMRC has launched Making Tax Digital – a new communications campaign to raise awareness among small businesses that will be affected by (MTD). The campaign started with a tweet from HMRC, linking to a webpage on how VAT businesses can…
Read More »Government Delays Self-Employed Pension Trials
Trials to find a pension saving solution for the self-employed, which were expected to start this year, will be delayed. In a written response to parliament, pensions minister Guy Opperman said there is “no simple or straightforward mechanism” to bring…
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Flooring Jobs UK is live!
Launching in Early October 2018 with Free Ads for employers, to begin with, it is intended that the site will become the Go To place for Flooring Industry Professionals and Employers. As part of the same organisation as Carpet Roles…
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Small Firms Unprepared For No-Deal Brexit
With only six months until the UK’s planned exit from the EU, most small businesses remain unprepared for a no-deal Brexit. Research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows only 14% of small firms have started planning in the…
Read More » Insurance Estimator / Inspector – Flooring Jobs – Twickenham
The company offer in depth training and support for the successful applicant but the specialist nature of the role requires a strong background in a Flooring environment, ideally either from a Retail Flooring Estimation background or as a Carpet or…
Read More »Insurance Estimator / Inspector – Flooring Recruitment
JOB DESCRIPTION – Insurance Estimator / Inspector – Flooring – Romford Carpet Roles UK are delighted to be assisting Specialist Flooring Insurance Assessor clients in their growth plans throughout 2018 and are seeking Insurance Inspectors to carry out Assessments for…
Read More »Senior QS / Sales and Estimating Manager – Commercial Flooring Contractors
JOB DESCRIPTION Senior QS / Sales and Estimating Manager – Commercial Flooring Contractors – Leics. Carpet Roles UK, working on behalf of clients have an opportunity available for a customer focused Senior QS/ Sales & Estimating manager to join our client’s team…
Read More »Insurance Claims Estimator / Operative – Flooring
JOB DESCRIPTION Carpet Roles UK are delighted to be assisting Specialist Flooring Insurance Assessor clients in their growth plans throughout 2018 and are seeking Insurance Inspectors to carry out Assessments for Replacements and Repairs (where possible) of Damaged Carpets in…
Read More »Commercial Flooring Fitters Wanted
Commercial Flooring Fitters Required JOB DESCRIPTION The Fitters Desk are seeking experienced Commercial Flooring Fitters with CSCS Cards for short and long term contracts UK Wide. £10,000 – £60,000 yearly – Apply Here –
Read More »Less Than 4 In 10 Adults Have Made A Will
Most adults do not have a will, but those who do are satisfied with the process of making one, research shows. A YouGov study of 2,063 adults in the UK found that only 38% have made a will, and most…
Read More »Auto-Enrolment Contributions Fall 5.5% In Five Years
The average amount employees saved into workplace pensions has slumped 5.5% in the five years since auto-enrolment was first introduced. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the typical employee/employer contribution fell from a high of 9.7% in…
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Tender Floor Coverings Rotherham MBC
Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Carpets, mats and rugs – 39530000 Location of contract…
Read More » Women Missing Out On Pension Income In Divorce
Many divorced women are losing out on significant amounts of money and assets in retirement, a report by Age UK has claimed. Currently, married couples are not required to include pension assets in a divorce agreement, and it is not…
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Tender – 1992 Tube Stock Floor Covering System (16965)
Transport for London Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Synthetic rubber – 19710000 Floor coverings…
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Supply and Installation of Flooring Tender
Hampshire County Council Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Carpets – 39531000 Carpet tiles –…
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Terrazzo Tiling Works Tender
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL – Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Tiling…
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London and Quadrant Housing Trust – Chipboard Flooring Tender
London and Quadrant Housing Trust – Chipboard Flooring -Framework 2018 – 2020 – L&Q Construction Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with…
Read More » Unemployment Rate Falls To 4%
The rate of unemployment in the UK fell to 4% from May to July 2018, to its lowest level since the mid-1970s. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows the number of unemployed people in the UK fell to…
Read More »Treasury Scraps Plans To Abolish Class 2 NICs
Class 2 national insurance contributions (NICs) will no longer be abolished in April 2019, the government has announced. The Treasury was originally set to scrap class 2 NICs, which are paid by self-employed people with profits of £6,205 or more…
Read More »IPPR In Call To Replace Inheritance Tax
A thinktank has called for inheritance tax to be abolished, as part of a set of proposals for major reform to the UK tax system. The Institute for Public Policy Research published its 10-part plan for economic reform, which includes…
Read More »Government Backs Industry-Led Pensions Dashboard
The government has confirmed its support of an online pensions dashboard, as long as it is delivered by industry. The pensions dashboard was proposed by former chancellor George Osborne in 2016, and is intended to provide retirement savers with a…
Read More »Advisory Fuel Rates Update
As of 1 September 2018, advisory fuel rates have been updated for employees’ usage of company cars. The following rates are now in place for petrol and LPG-fuelled cars provided by your employer, while the previous rates can be used…
Read More »Most SME Leaders Have No Succession Plan
Almost two-thirds (64%) of small business leaders in the UK do not have a succession plan in place, according to research. Small business lender Aldermore polled 1,002 responses from decision-makers and found most had no clear plan in place to…
Read More »One Month Until Offshore Tax Deadline
Taxpayers only have one month left to disclose any undeclared offshore tax liabilities to HMRC or risk paying a substantial fine. The requirement-to-correct (RTC) legislation requires taxpayers to notify the Revenue if money held offshore before 6 April 2017 has…
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Tender – Redevelopment of Sandwell Council’s Indoor Market
Quotation for the design and investment options for the redevelopment of Sandwell Council’s Indoor Market in West Bromwich with detailed options appraisal – Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Contract summary Industry Designs – 22314000 Solid flooring – 44112210 Shopping centre construction work…
Read More » Chancellor Mulls Abolishing Dividend Allowance
The Treasury is reportedly considering abolishing the dividend allowance in Autumn Budget 2018, according to a report. The Telegraph claims Chancellor Philip Hammond has business owners, directors and shareholders in his sights once again to help fund a government pledge…
Read More »SMEs Expect Revenue Growth In 2019
Almost two-thirds of small businesses in the UK expect revenue streams to grow in the next 12 months, despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. Direct Line polled 505 small business owners and found 64% anticipate growth in 2019, with the average…
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Headlam prices to rise – will others in the market follow?
Flooring distributor Headlam confirmed earlier this week, in its half-year results, that it will increase its prices between 1% and 10% (an average of 3%) from September to cover the costs of supplier increases due to raw material price inflation.…
Read More » Regular Saving ‘Can Reduce Stress For Many’
Making regular savings could improve wellbeing for many people who are stressed about their finances, a study claims. According to research by Lloyds Bank, personal finances are the biggest source of stress and anxiety for 46% of people. Some 59%…
Read More »Buy-To-Let Purchases Fall 40% In 3 Years
The number of residential landlords buying houses to let has decreased drastically since 2015. According to UK Finance, buy-to-let mortgages for property purchase have fallen by around 40% in the last 3 years following the introduction of several tax changes.…
Read More »Employees Favour Flexible Working Hours
Most adults in the UK prefer flexible working over traditional hours, a survey has found. A study by YouGov of 4,295 adults found that only 6% of people work from 9am to 5pm. Instead, many workers favour more choice in…
Read More »1 In 3 People Lack Financial Resilience
A third of people are vulnerable to the effects of unexpected financial shocks, a report has claimed. In a survey of 2,059 adults by insurance group Zurich UK, 34% say they wouldn’t be able to recover quickly from an unexpected…
Read More »Apprenticeship Starts Fall By 31%
The number of people starting apprenticeships has dropped by 31% compared to the last academic year, according to the Department for Education. Between August 2017 and May 2018 there were 315,900 apprenticeship starts, compared to 457,200 the same time the…
Read More »Exports Rise To Record High Of £621bn
Exports of UK goods and services increased to a total of £620.7 billion in the year to June 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Between June 2017 and June 2018, goods exports showed strong growth compared to…
Read More »Older Workers ‘Feel Unsupported’ By Employers
More than two-fifths of older workers don’t feel supported by their employers when it comes to their career aspirations, according to research. Aviva surveyed 2,497 adults and found that 63% of employed over-50s are planning to retire later than they…
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Carpet and Flooring Replacement Tender 2018-2021
Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Carpets, Mats and Rugs – 39530000 Carpets – 39531000…
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London and Quadrant Housing Trust – Tender – Supply of Laminated Timber Flooring
London and Quadrant Housing Trust – Supply of Laminated Timber Flooring Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract…
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Tender Repairs to Floor Coverings Plymouth City Council
Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Floor coverings – 44112200 Location of contract South West…
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Tender for the Provision of Flooring works to Magenta Living
Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Construction work – 45000000 Location of contract North West…
Read More » Higher Education ‘Crucial To Addressing Skills Gap’
Business owners face increasing competition to secure highly-skilled graduates, according to research by Universities UK. The report found that while 440,000 new professional-level jobs were created in 2016, there were only 316,690 first-degree graduates in the UK, leaving a recruitment…
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Flooring Tender NHS South West – Acutes
Flooring Tender – NHS South West – Acutes – Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Flooring contract tender…
Read More » Early-30s Delay Milestones Due To Financial Insecurity
People in their early 30s are delaying life milestones because of financial insecurity, research by LV= has revealed. The study of 8,529 adults found that 24% of 30 to 35-year-olds are worried about the financial impact of milestones, such as…
Read More »Most Workers Favour Flexible Retirement
The majority of people working in the UK would prefer to take a flexible approach to retirement, rather than stopping work at state pension age. Research by Aegon found that 61% of UK workers expect to make some kind of…
Read More »1 In 2 Businesses Set To Grant Pay Rises
Half of businesses plan to give staff pay rises of more than 2% in the next year, according to joint research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Indeed. In a survey of 1,020 businesses, 50% of businesses said…
Read More »Inheritance Tax Receipts Rise To £5.2bn
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts hit a record high of £5.2 billion in 2017/18, according to statistics published by HMRC. This was a year-on-year rise of 8%, and continues a long-term pattern as IHT receipts have been increasing by an average…
Read More »Bank Of England Raises Interest Rate To 0.75%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75% – the highest level since March 2009. The rise could mean slightly higher returns for savers, but increased costs for homeowners with variable mortgages. More than 3.5 million…
Read More »MPs Call For End To Lifetime ISA
A government committee has recommended that the Lifetime ISA should be abolished, a little over a year since it was launched. The Lifetime ISA was introduced in April 2017, and allows people aged 18 to 40 to open an account…
Read More »SharkNinja invests in British Innovation
Premium home technology company SharkNinja, is investing £150m in the UK, developing products exclusively for the British market and doubling its R & D operation in London. US-based SharkNinja has chosen the UK as its base to spearhead expansion into…
Read More »Ombudsman ‘Not Ready’ To Handle More SME Disputes
MPs are doubtful that the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will be able to handle disputes from SMEs, following a recent report. The FOS is an independent service that allows individuals and certain businesses to resolve disputes with financial service businesses.…
Read More »Auto-Enrolment ‘Must Tackle Under-Saving’
The government must improve on auto-enrolment for under-savers – including the self-employed, a government report has argued. The Treasury committee reported that despite the success of auto-enrolment so far, more needs to be done for the 12 million people who…
Read More »Savings Levels Fall In 2018
Adults in the UK are earning more but saving slightly less this year than in 2017, research has shown. Aldermore surveyed 4,009 people and found that despite an increased average salary in the UK, savings levels have dropped from 8%…
Read More »People Urged To Renew Tax Credits
More than 1 million people have yet to renew their tax credits ahead of the 31 July 2018 deadline, HMRC has warned. Those who miss the deadline will see their payments stopped, and will have to pay back the tax…
Read More »Self-Employed Workers Owed Up To £60,000 By Clients
Almost half of self-employed people have not been paid for work they have completed, research shows. A report by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) and the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA), which polled 800 sole traders,…
Read More »Firms Retain Staff With Training And Flexitime
Training and flexible working are among the most popular methods for businesses to retain staff, according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and recruitment company Indeed. The survey of 1,020 UK businesses found that 42% are likely…
Read More »Homeowners Reluctant To Sell To Cover Care Costs
Most people want to exclude their main home from the assets they may be required to sell to fund care costs for themselves or loved ones. Research from Aegon found that 57% of people were unwilling to sell the family…
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GroDome Flooring Tender at UKRI Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
FM18083 GroDome Flooring at UKRI Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) – UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact…
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Flooring Tender Installation – Willow House, Leeds
(KR – LYPFT) Flooring Tender Installation (Willow House, Leeds) – NOE-CPC Open opportunity – Flooring Tender Installation – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid…
Read More » OBR Sparks Tax Increase Speculation
Tax hikes may be in the pipeline in Autumn Budget 2018 following the prime minister’s pledge to significantly increase spending on the NHS, according to the UK’s fiscal watchdog. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said the long-term outlook for…
Read More »SMEs ‘Need More Help’ With Technology
The government is being urged to consider introducing ‘growth vouchers’ to help time-strapped small business owners adopt digital technologies. Research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) showed that 76% of SMEs made some form of improvement to their business…
Read More »HMRC Approves 18 MTD Software Suppliers
HMRC has released a list of approved Making Tax Digital (MTD) software developers for VAT-registered businesses to use from next year. Businesses with annual taxable turnover of more than £85,000 will be required to maintain digital records for VAT and…
Read More »SMEs Feel ‘Targeted’ By Tax Investigations
Small businesses feel they are unfairly targeted by tax investigations, according to a report commissioned by HMRC. Research conducted by insurance firm PfP revealed that 52% of small businesses think tax investigations are too intensive. Additionally, 56% don’t believe that…
Read More »1 Million Married Couples Missing Out On Tax Break
More than a million married couples across the UK are eligible to reduce their tax bill with the marriage allowance, according to HMRC. The marriage allowance allows spouses, and couples in civil partnerships, to transfer £1,190 of their personal allowance…
Read More »1 In 4 People Expect To Work To Age 70
More than a quarter of people think they will still be working when they are 70 years old, research has found. Pensions and life insurance firm Aegon polled 700 adults from age 18 to 64, and found that 27% expect…
Read More »Business Patience Runs Thin On Brexit
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published a list of 23 questions that UK businesses are asking about Brexit. Adam Marshall, director-general of the BCC, said business patience is “reaching breaking point” as several key issues regarding the UK’s…
Read More »Parents Urged To Take Up Tax-Free Childcare
Parents are being encouraged to take advantage of the government’s tax-free childcare scheme to help manage childcare costs over the school holidays. YouGov polled 334 parents of children aged 16 and under on behalf of HMRC, and found that 31%…
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Anti-Slip Flooring Tender – Fire Stations
Appliance Bay Anti-Slip Flooring Tender 2018/19 – Various Fire Stations Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to…
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Building Fabric Maintenance Tender
The University of Leicester – Building Fabric Maintenance Tender and Minor Works Framework Agreement Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid…
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Queens Park Primary School – Refurbishment Tender
St.Helens Council Refurbishment Tender Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Construction work – 45000000 Location…
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Tender – Flooring and Entrance Matting – Hampshire County Council
Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Rubber tiles – 33682000 Carpets – 39531000 Carpet tiles…
Read More » BCC Calls For MTD Delay
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for the government to delay the rollout of its Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme. From April 2019, VAT-registered businesses will be required to maintain digital records for VAT and submit digital returns.…
Read More »IPSE Recommends ‘Sidecar Pension’ For The Self-Employed
A ‘sidecar pension’ scheme could help increase retirement savings among the self-employed, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). This scheme would allow savers to divide their contributions between a pension pot and a ‘rainy-day fund’,…
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Tender – Chipboard Flooring Framework 2018 – 2020
London and Quadrant Housing Trust – L&Q Construction Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Solid flooring…
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Beetwell Street Concrete Repairs Tender
CHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Construction work…
Read More » Small Businesses Get £8m Tech Boost
The government has revealed a new fund to support small business performance and productivity. As part of the government’s long-term Industrial Strategy, the Business Basics Fund will provide £8 million to help small businesses adopt current technologies and management techniques.…
Read More »Skills Shortages Affect Half Of Employers
Half of employers are struggling to find skilled candidates when recruiting, according to research. A survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) found that in June 2018, 50% of employers are concerned about finding sufficient candidates for permanent roles.…
Read More »P11D And P11D(B) Deadline Reminder
Employers have until 6 July 2018 to report employee benefits and expenses for the 2017/18 tax year. Any taxable benefits must be reported before the deadline using P11D and P11D(b) forms, which enable HMRC to calculate the class 1A national…
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GB-Norwich: Floor Finishes Tender
Broadland Housing Association Floor Finishes Tender Open opportunity – This means that the contract is currently unfulfilled but active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to contact them with bid applications. Contract summary Industry Carpets, mats and rugs…
Read More » Micro-Firms ‘Uncertain’ About Auto-Enrolment
Smaller employers may require more support in operating workplace pension schemes through auto-enrolment, statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show. Both small employers (defined as those with 5 to 29 workers) and micro-employers (with 1 to 4 workers)…
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