Department for Transport Small Business Supplier Event in Belfast

Opportunity for local SMEs to hear about the transport procurement landscape across the UK and network with DfT officials.

The United Kingdom Department for Transport (DfT) and other key stakeholders are hosting an in-person small and medium enterprises (SME) Supplier Event in Belfast on Tuesday 24 January 2023.

The event will provide attendees with the opportunity to network with senior representatives from across DfT. This is the second of several regional events to be held throughout the UK over this and the next financial year.

The event will include:

• Keynote from Paul Johnston/Jenny Green, Northern Ireland Construction Group Chair.  
• Keynote from Paul Rodgers, Department for Transport Group Commercial Director and Government Commercial Function Leadership Group SME sponsor.
• Presentation from Jane Lynch on sustainability, joint bidding and the Help to Grow Management Course.
• Networking with the Department for Transport, HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, National Highways, DVLA, Department for International Trade and many more to enhance the transparency of pipeline information and innovation opportunities.
• Keith Waller Programme Director - Construction Innovation Hub – SMEs role in Construction Innovation
• Key suppliers sharing best practice on how to become a sub-contractor in the supply chain.
• Networking with Crown Commercial Service will provide details on the SME friendly frameworks available and how to enrol.
• Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS) video – PPRS allows suppliers to anonymously raise any concerns they have about public sector buying and prompt payment. The video provides information on the role of PPRS and the escalation process.

Event details

Date: Tuesday 24 January 2023
Time: 9:45am to 1:45pm
Location: PRONI, 2 Titanic Boulevard, Belfast, BT3 9HQ

Register now.

First published 19 January 2023