A practical workshop to help Liverpool businesses understand how to engage, navigate procurement & confidently pitch for public sector work.

Local businesses play a vital role in Liverpool’s economy — and Liverpool City Council wants to work with more of them.

This interactive networking and workshop session will help you understand how to engage with LCC, what the procurement team looks for and how to position your business for public sector opportunities. Whether you’re completely new to public sector work or looking to strengthen your approach, this session will give you clarity, confidence and practical next steps.

What to expect:

● A guest speaker from Liverpool City Council’s Procurement Team

● Business Support Service advisors, including tendering expert Charles Grosstephen

● Clear guidance on how to find, understand and respond to opportunities

● Practical tips for writing stronger submissions

● Insight into social value requirements

● Networking with other local businesses

● Light refreshments and a welcoming, supportive atmosphere

Who is this event for:

Liverpool‑based businesses interested in supplying goods, services or expertise to the public sector, who want to better understand procurement processes.

Why attend:

● Demystify public sector procurement

● Learn directly from LCC’s procurement experts

● Build confidence in pitching for public sector work

● Connect with other local businesses

Agenda:

13:00 – 13:15 | Arrival, Light Refreshments & Networking

● Informal welcome

● Opportunity to meet other local businesses

13:15 – 13:25 | Opening & Context Setting

● Welcome from Business Support Service

● Why LCC is running this session

● Overview of opportunities for local SMEs

13:25 – 14:00 | Guest Speaker: Trevor Ingham (Head of Procurement & Contracts) Inside LCC Procurement

● How procurement works at LCC

● Where to find LCC tender opportunities

● What to look out for in Tender Documents

● Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

● Q&A

14:00 – 14:50 | Networking & 1:1 Questions with Procurement Team

● Space for deeper conversations

● Opportunity to connect with peers

14:50 – 15:00 | Close & Next Steps

● Signposting to support

● Follow‑up resources

The Business Support Service at Liverpool City Council are delighted to offer this fully-funded workshop - places are limited and will be allocated accordingly. Register your interest now!

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The event is delivered through the Business Support Service at Liverpool City Council which provides fully-funded support to existing businesses based in Liverpool and also to Liverpool residents looking to start-up a new business. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority. Read our privacy notice which tells you how we use your data.

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