Attendance is free

It is estimated that around £5billion is spent by the public sector in Wales on an annual basis. Would you like to increase your chances of winning some of those future contracts? Do you know where to look to find these opportunities?

The Supplier Development Service would like to invite you to a free Winning Tenders Event on Wednesday, 21st March 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Coldra, Newport, NP18 2YG.

Backed by the Welsh Government this interactive event will bring together Newport City Council procurement officials, procurement and networking experts alongside local businesses. During the event you will:

·    have access to Local Authority and procurement experts with up to date knowledge of public sector procurement

·    gain an understanding of the types of requirements placed on businesses when responding to public sector tenders, for example equality and diversity, health and safety, the ability to deliver, references and sustainability may all form part of the decision making process, rarely is a decision made on price alone   

·    find out how to access expert procurement advice from the Supplier Development Service. The Service has successfully supported a large number of businesses in the South East Wales area to improve their knowledge and skills in public sector tendering, and most importantly have in many cases gone on to success in winning new business.

·    participate in a structured Networking session to promote your business giving you the opportunity to market your product or service and find potential tendering partners.

Whether you require an outline understanding or in depth advice, experts will be on hand to respond to your questions and uncertainties regarding public sector tendering with the aim of helping you to improve your chances of success.

Registration commences at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, lunch will be provided and the event is scheduled to close at 2.30pm.

Please use the following link to register your details and reserve your place:

http://ms.fs4b.wales.gov.uk/events/event.aspx?id=CMP-13320-VRPNNY