The Head of Procurement, Don Bowman, has been working with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce over the last year to improve the chances of local business securing work with the Public Sector, including the University itself. The focus has largely been on small and medium sized businesses (SME’s), two workshops have already been held, including presentations on how to win Public Sector business from Don Bowman.

On the 28th April, there will be an event, where over 100 SME’s will be in attendance, held at Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce in Ashford, with the aim of giving SME’s the opportunity to meet buyers from across the Public Sector in Kent. They will also be assisted in registering on portals to access Public Procurement opportunities. The University’s Procurement Team, the Head of Trading within Kent Hospitality and the Estates Maintenance Manager will be amongst those attending for the University, along with colleagues from other Kent based Public Sector organisations. The aim is to improve the opportunities open to Kent companies, it goes beyond helping them to win business just at the University, but also increases their understanding of Public Procurement rules and the opportunities that are out there if they know where to look and how to apply.

For further details please visit http://www.kentinvictachamber.co.uk/business-advice/business-support-in-medway/event-registration/?ee=134