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Public Sector Procurement: Demystified! Wednesday 30th September 1pm - 2pm Online

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Join us for this free online webinar hosted by the Empowering Communities Partnership, where colleagues from Norfolk County Council's Procurement Team will introduce the basics of public sector procurement and explain what happens from finding an opportunity through to contract award.

Whether you're completely new to procurement, thinking about bidding in the future, or simply curious about how the process works, this session will provide a straightforward introduction and a chance to ask questions.

What we'll cover

Introducing Norfolk County Council's new guide for SMEs and VCSE organisations
How to find contract and tender opportunities
Understanding the procurement process in simple steps
What happens between submitting a bid and the start of a contract
Practical tips for organisations considering public sector opportunities
Live Q&A with members of the Procurement Team

Who should attend? This session is designed for:

Voluntary and community organisations
Charities
Social enterprises
Anyone interested in learning more about public sector procurement

No previous procurement experience is needed.

Important to know

This is an introductory session designed to explain the fundamentals of procurement and contracting. While examples will be based on Norfolk County Council processes, many of the principles discussed will be relevant across the wider public sector.

If you'd like to learn more, start by reading the new guide to procurement at Norfolk County Council, then sign up for the webinar. We'll take you through the key points and give you the chance to ask questions.

Procurement guide for small businesses - Finding opportunities - Norfolk County Council

This is a free online session.

Click here to book your place

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