Opportunity Harlow: Winning Work in the Public Sector — Demystifying Frameworks and Purchasing Systems

Winning work in the public sector can be complex. Smaller businesses need to understand public sector frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS). This presentation explains what they are and how to set yourself up on frameworks and DPS plus other routes to public sector procurement contracts.

Jim will also share how the public sector awards contracts and the increasing importance placed on Social Value and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Who is this event for?

Small and medium-sized businesses in the Harlow area that want to learn more about the public sector procurement process including frameworks and DPS.

Learning Outcomes:

1. What are Frameworks and DPS?
2. How to win work in the public sector
3. How the public sector awards contracts

5th April 2022 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Programme

• 8am – Registration, breakfast and refreshments, networking
• 8.15am – Presentation
• 9.15am – Networking
• 9.30am – Close

Meet your speaker:

With Jim Goodhead, Procurement Professional and Chartered Engineer

Jim Goodhead is a Procurement Professional and Chartered Engineer.  He has held high level supply chain and procurement leadership roles for 25 years across many industries and sectors.

Whether its public or private sector, Jim has vast experience and knowledge in procurement and supply chain situations.  His wealth of other professional skills included leadership, change management, negotiation, and team building.

Venue

This event will take place at the Harlow College, Velizy Ave, Harlow CM20 3EZ

Directions: 

By car:

At Hastingwood Interchange, take the 4th exit onto A414 in Harlow

Follow Second Ave/A1025 and Velizy Ave/A1019 to your destination – Harlow College

By bus:

Take the number 59 bus to Harlow Town Centre Bus Stop. From here, walk about 5 minutes (0.3 miles) and you will arrive at Harlow College

Attendance

This event is open to all Opportunity Harlow members.

If you’re not an Opportunity Harlow member but are a Harlow based business and interested in joining, you are welcome to attend one of our events to see what our network has to offer.