

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Innovation and Impact: Making procurement work for VCSE organisations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Free workshop for VCSE organisations to build skills  to navigate Manchester procurement,  access contracts and raise awarness of challengesAbout this EventThis four-hour workshop aims to create space for voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to navigate local procurement processes and access contract opportunities across Manchester.Through a blend of expert input, lived experience, hands-on guidance, and open dialogue with commissioners, participants will gain a clearer understanding of where to find opportunities, how to present themselves effectively, and what to expect throughout the contracting lifecycle.The session also provides space to hear directly from commissioners about upcoming opportunities, common misconceptions, and how the sector can better align with strategic priorities across the city and Greater Manchester. As part of the event we also aim to shine a light on some of the challenges and obstacles small to medium organisations face in accessing commissioning/procurement opportunities and create an open dialogue with our colleagues across the public and private sector.Participants are encouraged to bring a digital device to enable live registration on procurement portals and explore platforms during the session.Agenda: 10:00 – 10:15Arrival, Registration &amp; Networking10:15 – 10:20Welcome &amp; Session Overview10:20 – 10:40Commissioning: Highs and Lows for Small Social Enterprises10:40 – 11:15Panel Discussion: Securing &amp; Delivering Contracts11:30 – 12:00Finding Contracts in Manchester (Manchester City Council)12:00 – 12:30Navigating Local Procurement Platforms (Demonstration)12:30 – 13:15Lunch13:15 – 13:45Listening Session with Commissioners13:45 – 14:00Feedback &amp; Future OpportunitiesAgenda🕑: 10:00 AMArrival, Registration, Refreshments and Networking🕑: 10:15 AMWelcome and overview of the session aims and context for VCSE orgs🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:40 AMThe highs and lows of commissioning as  a small and evolving social enterprise🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:15 AM	Panel discussionInfo: Panel discussion with wider organisations sharing practical examples, tips and lived   experiences and challenges of securing and delivering contracts. (Chaired by Abby Taylor)🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Finding Contracts in Manchester (Manchesty City Council) Info: Guidance on where contracts are  advertised, how Manchester City Council publishes opportunities, and how to   understand the local commissioning landscape.🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMNavigating Local Procurement Platforms:Info: Demonstration of key portals used across Manchester and Greater Manchester, led by Manchester City Council. Participants will have time to create accounts, set up notifications, and develop                                         organisational profiles. Participants should bring a device. 🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMLunch🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PMListening Session with Commissioners:Info:  Collaborative conversations on routes to  innovating commissioning opportunities and making processes more accessible. 🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PMFeedback &amp; Future Opportunties Info: Feedback from listening session and outline of future opportunties including from Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authoirty, LiveWell) and next steps.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/innovation-and-impact-making-procurement-work-for-vcse-organisations/100001981945388008
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Thomas Centre
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- **full address**: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Manchester Social Economy Alliance (https://allevents.in/org/manchester-social-economy-alliance/23596248)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
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  - **A:** St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Manchester Social Economy Alliance
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Innovation and Impact: Making procurement work for VCSE organisations ?
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