Chamber programme to link SMEs with Bournville Village Trust contract opportunities

An upcoming ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, part of Get Ready 2 Supply, offers local SMEs the opportunity to meet with Bournville Village Trust to discuss live contracting opportunities.

The Get Ready 2 Supply Programme offers small and medium sized organisations in East Birmingham and North Solihull support to win new contracts with some of the region's largest institutions.

Fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Get Ready 2 Supply is delivered by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and Newable Ltd.

Eligible businesses can receive one to one support from experienced business advisors and the opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to £8,000 (terms and conditions apply).

Alongside this, the programme offers free networking sessions with key buyers and workshops sharing best-practice advice and guidance on successfully winning new contracts.

Get Ready 2 Supply's next ‘Meet the Buyer’ event will take place on 25 September with Bournville Village Trust.

This offers local suppliers 1-2-1 meetings with the Procurement Manager at the Trust to discuss live opportunities in:

• Landscaping and Tree Works
• Signage
• Cleaning
• Catering
• PAT testing
• Pest control

Raj Kandola (pictured), director of external affairs at the Chamber said: “Get Ready 2 Supply exists to help firms in East Birmingham and North Solihull access new contract opportunities with anchor institutions and large buyers across the region who collectively spend billions each year on a wide range of products and services.

“If you are in one of the above service areas I highly encourage you to apply for a place at this event, to meet with Bournville Village Trust and discuss ways you can work together.”

Apply for support to access new contract opportunities

Apply for a place at the ‘Meet the Buyer’ event on 25  September (Please note: Subject to your application being approved, a representative from Newable Ltd will allocate you a specific time to meet the buyer)