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Find out how your business can supply government departments, local authorities, the NHS, police, prisons, universities, colleges, schools and other organisations through public tendering.

Discover opportunities to supply the public sector which are advertised on 

. Contracts Finder lets you search for information about government contracts worth more than £12,000.

While you can search and apply for contracts without an account, registering with Contracts Finder allows you to set up email updates and save your searches. 

No matter what you're offering, this platform provides you with a helpful source of information on the latest contracts and can help lead you to opportunities for your business to grow. 

Find out more about selling goods or services to the public sector

Learn the process of bidding to supply the government and its agencies with the 

, published by the UK government. It contains essential information to help your business bid for and win government contracts.

Find everything you need to know about suppling goods and services for 23 London boroughs with the 

. It provides you with information about new opportunities and contracts with local authorities across London.

Register for free to receive email updates on new contracts that match your business' specialities.

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With 15 years of industry expertise in buying for renowned UK brands like ASOS and Allsaints, Natalie Binns is a true authority in the field of sustainable fashion. Having gained invaluable experience in global markets, she witnessed the damaging and exploitative practices within the industry, fueling her desire to be part of the solution rather than the problem.
Inspired to make a difference, Natalie established a consultancy that brings big brand thinking to small brands, igniting their launch and growth while driving sales and profit, all with sustainability at the core. From design to delivery to store, Natalie supports businesses throughout the entire product life cycle.
Natalie&apos;s passion and innovative approach have earned her recognition as a respected thought leader in sustainable fashion. She has made notable appearances on BBC Radio 4, Woman&apos;s Hour, Metro.co.uk, BBC Business, Hello! Magazine, and Drapers Sustainability Conference. Additionally, Natalie shares her knowledge by lecturing at the University of Westminster.
When it comes to sustainable fashion, Natalie Binns is the expert you need by your side to revolutionise your brand and make a lasting impact.
Get help with:
<ul>
<li>Sourcing - including UK manufacturers and sustainable fabrics with low MOQ</li>
<li>Brand Strategy - Identifying your target customer, market and brand values</li>
<li>Managing production and setting up a critical path with realistic timelines so your deliveries will be on time</li>
<li>Cost price negotiation and improving target margin</li>
<li>Range building, encouraging multi purchases, increasing basket value, capitalising on bestsellers, lowering risk</li>
<li>Improving lead times</li>
<li>Design direction and product development - sample shopping, inspiration gathering, cost engineering</li>
<li>Competitor analysis and market research</li>
<li>Sustainability strategy, training and implementation</li>
<li>Preparing to wholesale</li>
</ul>

Fashion Retail and Sustainability Consultant

Clarity Call

The clarity call consists of a one hour online call where I will draw on my 18 years in industry to help you with your business. We can talk about any topic that relates to running a fashion brand, here are a few suggestions:

- Clarity on your business idea

- Getting ready for wholesale

- How to make your business more sustainable

- Review of your range

- How to improve lead times

- Analysing sales

After the call you will receive a write up of what we discussed including any links I&apos;

I help decision-makers, startups and small to medium sized companies to set direction and achieve objectives in complex and dynamic environments. My approach to business growth integrates strategy with human behaviour.

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