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Visit the government document "Solutions for Business: Government Funded Business Support" on www.bis.gov.uk/files/file53913.pdf however please note that information on this page relates to policies of the previous government and may not be up to date |
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The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) nationwide aims to encourage and support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to help them seize the commercial opportunities within the nuclear supply chains of the rapidly expanding global civil nuclear market. MAS will provide specialist market information and product development advice to SMEs to enable them to maximise their potential - opportunities that represent almost every manufacturing discipline. MAS is part of the Solution for Business suite of government funded support. Through the FREE* Manufacturing Review they can tailor assistance to help companies address their specific priorities and objectives, be they quality and problem solving, competitiveness, productivity, or sustainability. Eperienced industry practitioners will carry out an assessment of your business processes that will highlight areas of opportunity or actions that you can take to improve operational performance. SMEs can then benefit from a generous subsidy on consultancy support where your local MAS region will help you to compete effectively with international competitors to secure elements of the supply chain. If your business is new to the nuclear supply chain then MAS can help you to save valuable time, by removing complexity, steer you through the maze of information already available and help provide a head-start for you to compete for nuclear supply chain contracts. How can MAS help?
* Eligibility Criteria – based on SME definition: companies with up to 250 employees and / or up to €50m turnover. No more than 25% of the company should be owned by a group with more than 250 employees and / or €50m. |
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Business Link
Business Link is a free practical business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Business Link is available locally and quality assured regionally to clear national standards. Local Business Link services are primarily funded by the RDAs, supported by a number of other government departments, agencies and local authorities. |
SC@nuclear Business Support FACTSHEET
This fact sheet provides a simple introduction to relevant products in the “Solutions for Business Portfolio” designed to outline the government support available to business in delivering the Nuclear Supply Chain Development Programme’s aim of strengthening and promoting UK capability. Please click here to view the Business Support Factsheet.
Regional Development Agencies
There are in total 9 Regional Development Agencies (RDA) in England, plus agencies for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Their primary role is as strategic drivers of economic development in their regions. The RDAs aim to co-ordinate regional economic development and regeneration, enable the regions to improve their relative competitiveness and reduce the imbalance that exists within and between regions.
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British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the national body for a powerful and influential Network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK; a Network that directly serves not only its member businesses but the wider business community.
The BCC is the Ultimate Business Network. No other business organisation has the geographic spread of the BCC. Every Chamber sits at the very heart of its local business community providing representation, services, information and guidance to its members.
