About this Event
This two-hour event combines a short overview from the London Borough of Bromley on public sector procurement with a highly interactive, practical workshop designed specifically for micro businesses and SMEs.
The session cuts through the jargon and focuses on what actually matters - helping attendees understand where they realistically fit in the market, whether they should be bidding directly or partnering within existing supply chains, and what buyers are really looking for when scoring responses.
It will also highlight upcoming tender opportunities with both London Borough of Bromley and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with practical guidance on how to identify and approach prime contractors to secure subcontracting opportunities. Through discussion, real examples, and simple frameworks, attendees will leave with clear, actionable steps they can apply immediately to start accessing and winning public sector work.
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Organised by GLL
This event is delivered by GLL. GLL Start Up services support aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups and more established businesses achieve their business goals through the delivery of workshops, webinars, expert led 1:1's, training sessions, business resources, networking events, mentoring and coaching programmes, marketplaces, business grants and much more! We also offer co-working spaces and paid desk and office space as well. If you are interested in joining our business community of over 1,400 businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs, click here to find out more.
About GLL Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme
The GLL Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme is a specialist business support offer designed to help social enterprises, co‑operatives and CIC organisations by offering a range of information, tools and support for those interested in developing or growing a social business.
The programme aligns closely with GLL’s social enterprise and co‑operative values and builds on the success of GLL’s national Start Up services delivered through GLL libraries. We encourage social impact businesses to access support through Start Up Greenwich, Start Up Bromley and Start Up Wandsworth workshops and events which will provide support for the growth and development of social impact businesses.
Agenda
Public Sector Procurement Overview
Host: Richard Keys, Head of Procurement - Bromley Council
Info: A 20-minute presentation focused on Bromley Council using simple language on *How the Council works and the environment it operates in * The Council's procurement aims * What the Procurement Act means for suppliers *What is the Council's commitment to local SMEs
Q&As - 10 minutes
Host: Richard Keys, Head of Procurement - Bromley Council
Breakout Workshops
Host: Matthew Lowe, Matka Public Sector Tendering
Info: Michael Lahdeaho and Matthew Lowe from Matka Public Sector Tendering will then lead a series of small workshops covering these key areas: * Where SMEs and micro-businesses fit into the public sector ecosystem.
* Bid readiness and best practices for bidding.
* Where to find opportunities.
* The social value element of public sector procurement and the vital role of SMEs and micro-businesses.
Finish with Q&As
Host: Matthew Lowe
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bromley Football Club, Hayes Lane, Bromley, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
