Scope
Reference
5226
Description
East Suffolk Council's Procurement Team is hosting a Meet the Buyer event at their Woodbridge offices on Thursday 5th February 2026.
In this event, you will be offered a 121 session for up to 15 minutes with a member of the Procurement Team.
This event is aimed at suppliers who want to get involved in bidding for council or public sector contracts but maybe don't know where to start!
Please note that this session is for training purposes only and no open tender opportunities will be discussed in detail at the event.
To book your 15 minute slot, please email procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. If you have any specific area of business to discuss or questions you would like answered, please let us know in this email so we can match you with the right member of the Procurement Team.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 February 2026 to 6 February 2026
- 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75110000 - General public services
Contract locations
- UKH14 - Suffolk
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 February 2026
Engagement process description
About the Event
In this event, you will be offered a 121 session for up to 15 minutes with a member of the Procurement Team.
This event is aimed at suppliers who want to get involved in bidding for council or public sector contracts but maybe don't know where to start!
Topics to discuss with Procurement Team members in your individual session could include:
• Social Value
• Completing tender documents (examples will be available)
• How to register on the government's Central Digital Platform, Find a Tender Service
• East Suffolk's tendering system, In-tend, and how to create and manage your profile on the system, guidance on submitting Clarifications
• Guidance on navigating the different procurement procedures under new procurement legislation
Please note that this session is for training purposes only and no open tender opportunities will be discussed in detail at the event.
To book your 15 minute slot, please email procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. If you have any specific area of business to discuss or questions you would like answered, please let us know in this email so we can match you with the right member of the Procurement Team.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
East Suffolk Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPP-1174-BHLX
East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton
Woodbridge
IP12 1RT
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government