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Attend and learn how to win business with the public sector through NEPRO, the neutral vendor for professional services and consultancy. This FREE special networking event is designed to help small businesses grow in the North East.
On the day, we will cover:
Why more public sector bodies are choosing the neutral vendor approach from NEPRO
Why Durham County Council chose to use the solution
How to get started with NEPRO
How to generate opportunities from outside the North East.
Come along and network with NEPO, NEPRO, Durham County Council, NECC and other providers of services.
Ask questions and learn from others who have benefited already.
Agenda
Time
Item
09:30 - 10:00
Registration, coffee and networking
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome
Emma Pallister, Regional Category Specialist, North East Procurement Organisation
Overview of the event, welcoming comments
10:15 - 10:35
Opportunities for North East Businesses
Ross Smith, Director of Policy, North East Chamber of Commerce
10:35 - 10:50
Local authorities: New approaches to buying professional services
Edward Slowikowski, Durham County Council
10:50 - 11:20
Opportunities for suppliers - Find out more from NEPRO and the benefits for your business,
Jason Turner, Director of Operations, NEPRO
11:15-12:00
Why I work with NEPRO? A supplier's perspective - TBA
The Supplier's Voice - Alison Colyer, Supplier Relationship Manager
12:00
Close and invitation to network. Lunch provided.
Who should attend?This event will benefit small organisations who are interested in providing specialist professional services to local authorities in the North East and across the UK through NEPO Associate Membership usage of the solution. A repeat event will be held in the Tees Valley in the New Year - details to follow.
How to Register:To book your free place, please click the Register button. (Please note that due to capacity restrictions attendees are limited to a maximum of 2 per organisation). Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact Us:If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Sinead Moloney at NEPO - email: sinead.moloney@nepo.org Tel: ( 0191) 261 3929.
You can find out more about NEPO and its programme of support for suppliers at http://www.nepo.org/.
The NEPO Business Club aims to provide organisations with the skills and knowledge to successfully bid for competitive work with North East local authorities and beyond. Find out more about the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and its Business Club at www.nepo.org
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