Unlocking Public Sector Procurement – Helping Local Businesses Get Involved

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Procurement and Commercial Team invite you to an information and round table discussion session to help small and medium-sized businesses in Wolverhampton understand how to bid for public sector contracts. The session will include the opportunity for suppliers to meet with sector-specific procurement specialists to understand future opportunities and how to bid, including support with registering on the Council’s tendering portal. The morning will include:

· CWC Procurement Presentation: 15 minutes

o Reducing the barriers to Council Procurement

o Impact of the Procurement Act 2023

· Sector-specific round table discussion: 30 minutes

· Feedback and wrap up: 15 minutes

· Networking: 30 minutes

Public Sector Landscape

Local government is at the forefront of regeneration and placemaking, creating communities that enrich and enhance the lives of citizens. The Council’s supply chain has a pivotal role to play in supporting the Council’s strategy and objectives, and partnering with small and medium enterprises is a key foundation of this.

Who should attend the event:

SMEs interested in learning about the Council’s Procurement process and bidding strategies for future opportunities.

Key sectors targeted:

Social Care including mental health, domiciliary care, social care services, supported living, voluntary and community sector

Construction including engineering, construction related professional services, highways, housing, building maintenance, and regeneration

Corporate including Waste and Recycling, visitor economy, professional services including consultancy and facilities management (cleaning, catering etc)

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