Doing Business with Local Government

About This Course

Local government contracts are worth an estimated £55 billion per year. But, for many organisations, it can be difficult to know where to start. It’s not always obvious where to find these opportunities and the bidding process can be a minefield of complexity.

Course Outcomes

1. The public sector context – what you need to know about procurement law and how it influences how the public sector buys goods, works and services
2. The local government context – what people buy and how they buy it
3. Where to find contract opportunities
4. The types of procurement process – and what they mean for your business and bid
5. Insider advice and tips from local government buyers
6. In the afternoon, a practical workshop that will get your business signed up on the day with the major procurement portals to receive notifications about contract opportunities