“Join our FREE workshop with procurement leads at Somerset Council to find out more about changes to legislation, opportunities in Somerset and how to maximise your chances of making a successful tender bid. In February this year, the new Procurement Act 2023 came into force with the aim of driving greater efficiency, transparency and fairness in public sector procurement. Described as one of the greatest shake-ups in procurement legislation, the act also places a duty on the public sector to assess what barriers SMEs face in bidding for tenders and to find solutions to them.

There is no charge to attend the workshop and attendees will be guided through the new Procurement Act and given tips on how to engage, sector and best deliver public sector business contracts.”