Mon, 24 Mar
|Sunderland City Hall
The Procurement Act 2023 & Intro to Public Sector Tenders
How the Public Sector will buy goods and services is changing – Stay Informed and Understand more with this informative workshop
Time & Location
24 Mar 2025, 12:30 – 16:00
Sunderland City Hall, Sunderland SR1 3AD, UK
About the event
Why Attend:
Public procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change.
The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce measures to improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises.
If your business supplies goods, works or services to organisations in the public or utility sectors – or hopes to do so in the future, you need to know about the changes.
We will also be delivering an informative and interactive session as part of this workshop for those new to Public Sector Tendering.
· Discover how to source the right opportunities from the public sector
· Develop your approach for deciding whether an opportunity is for you
· Understand what documents you will need to fill in
· Understand how to complete the documentation
Who Should Attend:
Business owners, Procurement Staff, Business Development staff and any business who supplies goods, works or services to organisations in the public or utility sectors and those who hope to do so in the future.
Who's delivering the event?
This workshop will be delivered by NEPO and Executive Compass alongside Sunderland City Council and RTC North.
Agenda
12.30 – 1.00 Light Lunch & Networking
1.00 – 4.00 Workshop Delivery
4.00pm Event Close
PLEASE NOTE: businesses need to be registered with the Durham Growth Programme prior to attending. A link is below for registration, therefore ONLY businesses based in County Durham are able to attend this fully funded workshop.
Durham Business Growth and Productivity Programme is a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham. Being part of the programme allows you access to workshops, 1-1 advisor support and grant funding to support revenue and capital investment in your business.
For businesses in County Durham, the benefits of engaging with the Durham Business Growth programme are manifold. Through its dedicated initiatives, the fund offers access to financial resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities that can fuel growth and expansion. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established company, this UK SPF programme equips you with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving market.