Learn to bid for public sector contract

The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Procurement and Commercial Team invite local small and medium-sized businesses to a practical information and discussion session designed to help you understand how to bid for public sector contracts.

This interactive morning will include a presentation on reducing barriers to procurement and the impact of the Procurement Act 2023, followed by sector-specific round table discussions with procurement specialists, feedback, and networking. Businesses will also receive guidance on registering for the Council’s tendering portal and exploring upcoming opportunities.

Who should attend?

This session is ideal for SMEs across Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country looking to understand the public sector procurement process and how to secure future contracts.

Key sectors include:

• Social care – mental health, domiciliary care, supported living, and voluntary/community services
• Construction – engineering, highways, housing, building maintenance, regeneration, and related professional services
• Corporate – waste and recycling, visitor economy, consultancy, facilities management (cleaning, catering, etc.)