Supplier Guidance - The Chest

The following are guidance notes for completing information you supply to The Chest:

Registering on The Chest

1. Select 'Suppliers Area'.
2. Click 'Register Free' on top right hand side of page.
3. Select 'Next' to use the Registration Wizard and step through the pages, inputting detail and selecting 'Next' to move from page to page. All fields with an asterisk are mandatory.
4. Steps 3 of 5: In order to receive email notifications, suppliers must select categories of interest. To do this, click 'Change Categories' and select appropriate categories.
5. Continue through the steps until you reach 'Summary of Registration' - click 'Submit Registration'.

Expression of Interest

1. Suppliers must log on using the green login icon on the top right hand side of the page.
2. Select the relevant opportunity either from the 'Latest Opportunities' area, or from clicking 'Search' and searching for all opportunities from the relevant authority (using the dropdown menu).
3. Select 'Express an Interest'.

Accessing Documents

1. Go into 'My Opportunities' on the right hand side of the supplier home page.
2. Select the relevant opportunity by clicking on 'Contract ID'.
3. Click the folder icon on the top right hand corner of the contract tab.
4. Select 'View ITT' on the top right hand corner.
5. All documents will be listed under 'Attachments'.

View Questions and Answers

1. Go into 'My Opportunities' on the right hand side of the supplier home page.
2. Select the relevant opportunity by clicking on the 'Contract ID'.
3. Click the folder icon on the top right hand corner of the contract tab.
4. Click 'Questions and Answers' on the right hand pane.

For Further Information:

Our Financial Services Manager has responsibility for procurement.

• Contact: Financial Services Manager, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QF
• Telephone: 01768 817817
• Email: finman@eden.gov.uk
• Fax: 01768 212229