How to win contracts to supply your goods and services to the Public Sector

Event Overview: This free, 2 hour interactive workshop, part of the Wakefield First Business Support Programme and delivered in partnership with Go4Growth and RTC North, is designed to help businesses in Wakefield of all sizes succeed in winning public sector contracts. The public sector spends over £300bn annually on goods and services, and this session aims to give you the tools and insights needed to successfully navigate the tender process.

Who Should Attend:

· New to supplying the public sector

· Already bidding but aiming to improve win rates

· Interested in changes to procurement legislation

· Need to understand carbon reduction and social value requirements

Workshop Highlights:

· Learn how to understand tender documentation, including specifications and evaluation criteria

· Received tips on answering quality questions to improve your bids

· Understand changes in procurement regulations and their impact on suppliers

· Participate in practical exercises to assess and improve tender responses

· Explore the importance of social value and environmental requirements in tendering

· Discover support available to meet additional tender requirements, including carbon reduction planning

Key Speakers

Gillian Askew, Director at Go4Growth

Gillian Askew is a long-standing procurement professional with a career spanning 30 years. She is a Director of Go4Growth, a social enterprise dedicated to helping smaller organisations to be fully equipped to take part in public sector opportunities. Go4Growth is focused on removing barriers to entry and to help build sustainable growth in local economies.”

Steve Gregory, Strategic Supply Chain Manager at RTC North

Steve is a seasoned Strategic Supply Chain Development Manager, driving innovation in West Yorkshire. Formerly, he spearheaded ESIF/ERDF programs for Leeds City Region LEP, aiding 800 SMEs. Steve directed LCR LEP's Supply Chain and Manufacturing High Growth Programs, fostering manufacturing advancements. With experience at DuPont, Polestar, Cadburys, and AGFA, he led the Manufacturing Advisory Service for six years, aiding 3200+ businesses and creating 3000 jobs.

Fred Mead, Business Support Specialist at RTC North

Fred is a former MD of a number of companies having 35 years in business at senior levels. His early career was in Heavy Organic Chemicals production in Huddersfield followed by Manufacturing Engineering in Capital Machinery and Structural Steel. Latterly he has been involved in Business Support roles with the Manufacturing Advisory Service and with Green Port Growth Programme in Hull, specialising in business opportunities in the supply chains for Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy.”

Please note: This event is organised by Wakefield First as part of Wakefield Council, in Partnership with RTC North. The Wakefield First Business Support Programme provides free, impartial support to new and existing businesses across the district. The information requested on this form is required by Wakefield Council to provide you with business support appropriate for your needs. To enable us to provide our service to you, we will share your information with RTC North. Wakefield Council is 100% compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your business information.

Please book to attend either the morning or the afternoon workshop.