The government's wish to spend £19bn over the next three years on improving the UK's infrastructure, which makes the guide especially relevant to construction firms.
The booklet gives details on where to find opportunities in the public sector, how to bid for contracts, and includes a list of useful contacts. It is hoped that this guidance will simplify access to the government marketplace for small businesses.
This guide enables small enterprises to make their bid attractive to public sector organisations
Peter Gershon, chief executive, Office of Government Commerce
Peter Gershon, OGC chief executive, said: "This enables small and medium enterprises to make their bid more attractive to public sector organisations, increasing their chances of winning government contracts."
The booklet also invites businesses to detail the difficulties they have faced in the past when trying to win government work, and outlines all the areas the government is involved in, from health to education.