The Northern Ireland public sector spends over £2 billion each year on a wide range of goods and services. Spanning numerous organisations, departments, executive agencies and district councils, when the public sector has a need, they advertise a tender / request a quote and then award a contract to the winning supplier. Payments are on time and the client is stable, hence, tendering for contracts in the Northern Ireland public sector could allow your business to tap into a rewarding market that has many benefits.

This free, in-person event focuses on providing growth-focused companies with practical help and guidance in relation to selling / approaching the public sector. You will also hear directly from a business that has been successful in winning business from various public sector bodies. The event will cover:

• Setting the scene / outlining the structure of the public sector and the opportunity it presents to businesses / potential suppliers.
• Ways of exploring current and future opportunities including sources of tenders and navigating potential work streams.
• Appropriate approaches to public sector clients, including preparing for a tender / bid / quote submission.