Partnership for Procurement (P4P) is an initiative, managed by Senscot, which supports social enterprises and the wider third sector to better access public contracts and other contracting opportunities and to develop partnerships and consortia.

This workshop will provide you with a basic knowledge of the benefits of partnership working, how to get started, potential models for consortia as well as real-life examples of existing, successful partnerships and details of upcoming contracting opportunities. The session will be interactive and provide you with the opportunity to discuss in detail the points raised during presentations, and to network and share experiences with fellow network members.

Book now as spaces will be limited!

Programme:

When: 26 April 2018

Where: Lesser Hall, St Boswells Village Hall, Jenny Moores Road, St. Boswells, TD6 0AL

Time: 0945hrs to 1330hrs

Margaret Simpson MBE FRSA, Director of the Scottish Borders Social Enterprise Chamber, will open the event and we will start the day with a presentation from Allan Ralston, Sales Manager, Toyota St. Boswells who will speak about Hybrid vehicles and the opportunities and benefits for businesses.

10:40–11:00 (20mins): P4P slides

11:00 – 11:30 (30mins): Group discussions – benefits/challenges of collaboration

11:30–11:45 (mins): Comfort break

11:45–12:00 (15mins): Feedback from group discussions - benefits/challenges of collaboration

12:00–12:15 (15mins): P4P slides

12:15–12:30 (5 mins): Margaret Simpson MBE FRSA on behalf of John Mallin, Community Benefit Coordinator - Community benefits and sustainably how they fit into SBC’s procurement process

12:30 –12:45 (15mins): Update on Local Hubs and the new Enterprise Facilitator role.

12:45 – 13:00 (15mins): Summing up and close – Margaret Simpson

13:00 – 13.30 (30mins): Networking Lunch