The purpose of the event is for local businesses to network with fellow contractors on the Black Country Framework Contract for Minor Works and to meet new supply chain businesses from the Black Country. There will also be an opportunity to meet engineers from the participating authorities, including Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), to discuss the procurement procedures and the potential work available through the Framework agreement.

The event will also provide the opportunity to:

• Network and speak directly with a variety of different civil engineering contractors
• Hear more of how Sandwell businesses can be supported in their potential growth
• Understand the support with labour employment and apprenticeships
• Learn more of Sandwell Council’s Procurement registration on the Intend Portal
• Understand how to be successful with future tenders with the opportunity to speak with bid writers and tendering professionals

Sectors that can benefit:

• Builders Merchants
• Sand & cement suppliers
• Haulage
• Road surfacing
• Coated materials
• Traffic signs
• Traffic management
• Street furniture & steelworks
• Street lighting & electrical works
• Road markings
• Concrete products
• Plant hire
• Labour gang agencies
• Landscaping & tree planting

The event commences at 8.30am with registration and breakfast, followed by a 9.15am presentation and the opportunity to network from 10.00am till 12.00pm.

Venue: Brasshouse Community Centre, Brasshouse Ln, Smethwick B66 1BA

FREE to attend

You can register here to attend